Postcode DT1 2LP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Borough Gardens.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has an average 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 low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% 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 2LP.
Poundbury & Dorchester West near DT1 2LP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.4 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Borough Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | St Marys Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Marys Garden |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £882,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £388,750 | £371 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £340,000 | £329 |
| Terraced | 38 | £292,500 | £296 |
| Flats | 31 | £188,000 | £296 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351,000 | £179,000 | £257,500 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £171,833 | £300,000 | £242,750 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £180,000 | £285,000 | £237,000 |
| 2019 | £363,000 | £166,250 | £304,250 | £254,500 |
| 2020 | £444,000 | £179,500 | £295,000 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £434,000 | £170,000 | £295,000 | £262,750 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £173,000 | £363,500 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £401,500 | £185,000 | £330,000 | £279,000 |
| 2024 | £465,000 | £180,500 | £330,000 | £283,000 |
| 2025 | £451,250 | £175,000 | £340,000 | £299,975 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £205,000 | £340,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £294 | £242 | £248 | £250 |
| 2017 | £305 | £274 | £268 | £249 |
| 2018 | £319 | £258 | £280 | £265 |
| 2019 | £304 | £267 | £281 | £288 |
| 2020 | £335 | £294 | £281 | £263 |
| 2021 | £363 | £292 | £295 | £279 |
| 2022 | £404 | £316 | £341 | £318 |
| 2023 | £341 | £291 | £328 | £307 |
| 2024 | £365 | £274 | £338 | £321 |
| 2025 | £368 | £283 | £333 | £294 |
| 2026 | £408 | £296 | £315 | £322 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 2LP.
In the DT1 2LP postcode area, located within Poundbury & Dorchester West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 2LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Dagmar Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Central | Dagmar Road, Dorset, DT1 2LN | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bridport Road, Dorset, DT1 2FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Corner Convenience Store | South Street, Dorset, DT1 1DD | Walking directions to Trinity Corner Convenience Store |
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 2LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Canning
Dorchester West - Elected 2 May 2024
Les Fry
Dorchester West - Elected 2 May 2024
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT1 2LP records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DT1 2LP in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £295,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DT1 2LP, including Dorchester Middle School (Requires improvement), The Thomas Hardye School (Outstanding) and The Prince of Wales School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT1 2LP is Dorchester West, about 310 m away.
DT1 2LP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT1 2LP is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Canning (Liberal Democrats) and Les Fry (Independents for Dorset).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.