Postcode DT1 2RW 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 very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dorchester East is £56,146 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 20.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from DT1 2RW.
Dorchester East near DT1 2RW 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fortress Green | Small | Walking directions to Fortress Green |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £882,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £427,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £191,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £299,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester West
In the DT1 2RW 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 2RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2RW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.