Postcode DT1 1WJ is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester East ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dorchester North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dorchester North is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Borough Gardens.
Dorchester North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Dorchester North has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 58.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dorchester North is £45,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 1WJ.
Dorchester North near DT1 1WJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| 0.4 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Borough Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Salisbury Fields | Small | Walking directions to Salisbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | St Marys Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Marys Garden |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £924,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £181,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £347,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £287,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester East
In the DT1 1WJ postcode area, located within Dorchester North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 1WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Corner Convenience Store | South Street, Dorset, DT1 1DD | Walking directions to Trinity Corner Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Trinity Square, Dorchester, DT1 1TT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Joey's Family Food | Dorset, DT1 1BQ | Walking directions to Joey's Family Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.