Postcode DT3 6LN 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Preston & Lodmoor is £53,468 per year. The nearest station is Upwey located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Preston & Lodmoor has a 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 49.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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 per household in Preston & Lodmoor is £53,468 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT3 6LN.
Preston & Lodmoor near DT3 6LN 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Littlemoor & Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,768 up to £890,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £311,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £227,000 |
10 year median price trend in Littlemoor & Preston
In the DT3 6LN postcode area, located within Preston & Lodmoor, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT3 6LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Preston Road, Dorset, DT3 6BJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Fir Drive, Dorset, DT3 6DF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Church Road, Dorset, DT3 6DZ | 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.
Elected local representatives for DT3 6LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louie James O'Leary
Littlemoor & Preston - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter Dickenson
Littlemoor & Preston - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.