Postcode DT1 3BS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has a moderate 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.
Poundbury & Dorchester West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from DT1 3BS.
Poundbury & Dorchester West near DT1 3BS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Dorchester Poundbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £650,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £252,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £472,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester Poundbury
In the DT1 3BS postcode area, located within Poundbury & Dorchester West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | Queen Mother Square, Dorset, DT1 3BW | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Longmoor Street, Dorset, DT1 3GW | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.