Postcode DT1 2PJ is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester West ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dorchester North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.5 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 West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Great Field.
Dorchester North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Dorchester North has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 2PJ.
Dorchester North near DT1 2PJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Great Field | Large | Walking directions to The Great Field |
| 0.4 mi | Borough Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Baptist Church Garden | Small | Walking directions to Baptist Church 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 2PJ postcode area, located within Dorchester North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 2PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bridport Road, Dorset, DT1 2FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Central | Dagmar Road, Dorset, DT1 2LN | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Dagmar Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.