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DT6 3FY

James Walk

Bridport

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Detailed insights for DT6 3FY

Overview

Postcode DT6 3FY is located in an urban city, within the Bridport ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridport North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridport North is £43,123 per year. The nearest station is Maiden Newton, about 8.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. Swithun's Church Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bridport North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bridport North has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bridport North is £43,123 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT6 3FY.

Flood risk

Very low

Bridport North near DT6 3FY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 8.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT6 3FY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Swithun's Church GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Swithun's Church Gardens
0.4 miBorough GardensSmallWalking directions to Borough Gardens

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
2,299.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.35(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.08(+115%)
Public order
4.84(-26%)
Other theft
4.24(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.63(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
93.44%
Other White
11
3.44%
Other Asian
3
0.94%
Irish
2
0.62%
Other
2
0.62%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
46.86%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.39%
No qualifications
24
8.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
58.9%
Owns with a mortgage
37
25.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.9%
Other social rented
5
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Bridport

Median price£337,750
Price per sq ft£370
Sales (last 12 months)242
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £479K

Based on 242 recent sales, the median property price is £337,750 (about £370 per square foot) in Bridport area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £955,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached88£487,500£408
Semi-Detached42£332,500£402
Terraced72£280,000£365
Flats40£167,500£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,500£135,000£275,000£210,000
2017£365,000£160,000£245,000£216,500
2018£343,500£169,000£273,750£230,000
2019£375,000£176,000£270,000£221,350
2020£375,000£158,750£261,500£232,000
2021£460,750£174,000£308,250£258,000
2022£527,500£192,500£330,000£287,500
2023£497,500£198,000£350,000£270,000
2024£491,250£177,500£350,000£268,500
2025£495,000£180,000£340,000£275,000
2026£477,500£155,000£345,000£304,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303£200£297£260
2017£316£263£283£279
2018£332£291£298£294
2019£346£281£288£296
2020£357£255£333£292
2021£378£269£341£282
2022£432£324£400£365
2023£418£300£385£364
2024£436£310£386£349
2025£410£280£391£364
2026£416£245£366£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridport in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 3FY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 3FY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Allington View, North Mills, Bridport, DT6 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
11 Jul 2025Allington View, North Mills, Bridport, DT6 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
26 Jan 2026145, Victoria Grove, Bridport, DT6 3AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,510
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, 163, Victoria Grove, Bridport, DT6 3AGFlatsLeasehold£120,000
07 Mar 2025133, Victoria Grove, Bridport, DT6 3AGTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the DT6 3FY postcode area, located within Bridport North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT6 3FY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Catherine's Roman Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryBridport Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe Sir John Colfox AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 3FY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT6 3FY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar23 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3JXWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miWaitrose42-44 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QPWalking directions to Waitrose

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 DT6 3FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paddy Mooney

Bridport - Elected 21 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardBridportE05015779
ParishBridportE04013370
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridport NorthE02004274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 026CE01020500
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2019-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DT6 3FY

Is DT6 3FY (Bridport North) safe?

The area around DT6 3FY records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT6 3FY?

The median sale price around DT6 3FY in Bridport North is £337,750 (about £370 per square foot) based on 242 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT6 3FY?

There are 4 schools close to DT6 3FY, including St Catherine's Roman Catholic School (Requires improvement), Bridport Primary School (Good) and The Sir John Colfox Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT6 3FY?

DT6 3FY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT6 3FY (Bridport North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 3FY is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paddy Mooney (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.