Postcode DT3 6LB is located in an urban city, within the Littlemoor & Preston ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Preston & Lodmoor area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Preston & Lodmoor is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Upwey located about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Preston & Lodmoor has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Lodmoor has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Preston & Lodmoor is £48,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from DT3 6LB.
Preston & Lodmoor near DT3 6LB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upwey located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Littlemoor & Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,768 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £178,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Littlemoor & Preston
In the DT3 6LB postcode area, located within Preston & Lodmoor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT3 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chalbury Food & Wine | Littlemoor Road, Dorset, DT3 6LD | Walking directions to Chalbury Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Fir Drive, Dorset, DT3 6DF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Preston Road, Dorset, DT3 6BJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.