Postcode DT1 2SW is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester East 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 70.1 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 South located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kensington Walk Park.
Dorchester East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Dorchester East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.1% 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 2SW.
Dorchester East near DT1 2SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kensington Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Kensington Walk Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £924,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £181,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £347,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £287,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester East
In the DT1 2SW postcode area, located within Dorchester East, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 1 Kings Road, Dorchester, DT1 1NJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.