Postcode DT1 2RU 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dorchester East is £56,146 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fortress Green.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 per household in Dorchester East is £56,146 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from DT1 2RU.
Dorchester East near DT1 2RU 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fortress Green | Small | Walking directions to Fortress Green |
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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 2RU.
In the DT1 2RU 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 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Weymouth Avenue, Dorset, DT1 2RY | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 2RU, 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 2RU records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2RU in Dorchester East is £295,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DT1 2RU, including The Prince of Wales School (Good), Dorchester Middle School (Requires improvement) and Dorchester Learning Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT1 2RU is Dorchester West, about 1,150 m away.
DT1 2RU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,240 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 2RU 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.