Postcode DT1 2RG is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester West ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dorchester East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dorchester East is £48,900 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Dorchester East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Dorchester East has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dorchester East is £48,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 2RG.
Dorchester East near DT1 2RG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
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 2RG postcode area, located within Dorchester East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 2RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Weymouth Avenue, Dorset, DT1 2RY | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.