Postcode DT1 2LF is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester West 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 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Great Field.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.6% 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 of residents in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £45,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 2LF.
Poundbury & Dorchester West near DT1 2LF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.6 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Great Field | Large | Walking directions to The Great Field |
| 0.5 mi | Borough Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Marys Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Marys Garden |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £812,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £463,750 |
| Flats | 35 | £178,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £299,475 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester West
In the DT1 2LF postcode area, located within Poundbury & Dorchester West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 2LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Dagmar Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Central | Dagmar Road, Dorset, DT1 2LN | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Longmoor Street, Dorset, DT1 3GW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bridport Road, Dorset, DT1 2FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.