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DT1 3AZ

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Dorchester Poundbury

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Overview

Postcode DT1 3AZ is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester Poundbury ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Poundbury & Dorchester West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Great Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Poundbury & Dorchester West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Poundbury & Dorchester West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21%

Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 3AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Poundbury & Dorchester West near DT1 3AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT1 3AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Great FieldLargeWalking directions to The Great Field

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
9,803 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.68(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.24(+56%)
Public order
6.11(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-31%)
Other theft
4.08(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
88.94%
Other White
7
3.52%
Pakistani
6
3.02%
Other
3
1.51%
African
2
1.01%
Total population: 199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
35.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
30
18.4%
No qualifications
20
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 163

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
33%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
30%
Other social rented
20
20%
Shared ownership
9
9%
Owns with a mortgage
6
6%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Dorchester Poundbury

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £528K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Dorchester Poundbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£605,000£444
Semi-Detached7£500,000£382
Terraced32£492,500£381
Flats43£215,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorchester Poundbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£345,250£390,000£325,000
2017£562,500£218,000£420,000£392,500
2018£588,500£220,000£474,999£450,000
2019£672,500£250,000£520,000£445,000
2020£550,000£265,000£445,000£410,000
2021£550,000£260,000£600,000£465,200
2022£675,000£273,500£568,000£485,000
2023£697,500£255,000£597,500£499,950
2024£637,500£252,500£567,500£479,250
2025£640,000£275,000£505,000£475,000
2026£512,000£207,500£464,375£557,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329£398£323£326
2017£320£284£313£309
2018£364£313£336£318
2019£361£305£314£313
2020£351£301£324£345
2021£373£313£359£361
2022£401£326£386£374
2023£431£354£366£389
2024£418£341£405£401
2025£444£318£393£386
2026£410£303£366£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester Poundbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 3AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 3AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 20256, Inglescombe Street, Dorchester, DT1 3BDTerracedFreehold£535,000
31 Jan 2025Flat 1, 10, Wadebridge Street, Dorchester, DT1 3ATFlatsLeasehold£299,000
09 Apr 2026187, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 3AHTerracedFreehold£365,000
07 Feb 202517, Hessary Place, Dorchester, DT1 3SPFlatsLeasehold£203,000
04 Jul 20257, Lower Blakemere Road, Dorchester, DT1 3RZTerracedFreehold£510,000

Schools

In the DT1 3AZ postcode area, located within Poundbury & Dorchester West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT1 3AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDamers First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryThe Thomas Hardye SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryThe Prince of Wales SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 3AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT1 3AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLittle WaitroseQueen Mother Square, Dorset, DT1 3BWWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miSparLongmoor Street, Dorset, DT1 3GWWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT1 3AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Martin Biggs

Dorchester Poundbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
ParishDorchesterE04003533
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Poundbury & Dorchester WestE02007007
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 032CE01020528
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2013-04-01

Frequently asked questions about DT1 3AZ

Is DT1 3AZ (Poundbury & Dorchester West) safe?

The area around DT1 3AZ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near DT1 3AZ?

The median sale price around DT1 3AZ in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £370,000 (about £356 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT1 3AZ?

There are 4 schools close to DT1 3AZ, including Damers First School, The Thomas Hardye School (Outstanding) and The Prince of Wales School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT1 3AZ?

DT1 3AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT1 3AZ (Poundbury & Dorchester West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT1 3AZ is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Martin Biggs (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.