Postcode DT1 2HH is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester Poundbury ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Poundbury & Dorchester West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fortress Green.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 2HH.
Poundbury & Dorchester West near DT1 2HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.8 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fortress Green | Small | Walking directions to Fortress Green |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Dorchester Poundbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £945,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £592,500 |
| Flats | 41 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £490,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester Poundbury
In the DT1 2HH postcode area, located within Poundbury & Dorchester West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 2HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Longmoor Street, Dorset, DT1 3GW | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT1 2HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Martin Biggs
Dorchester Poundbury - Elected 2 May 2024
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.