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DT6 3FZ

Flood Lane

Bridport

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Overview

Postcode DT6 3FZ is located in an urban city, within the Bridport ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridport South & West Bay area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridport South & West Bay is £43,794 per year. The nearest station is Maiden Newton, about 9.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St. Mary's Playing Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Bridport South & West Bay has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bridport South & West Bay has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 South & West Bay is £43,794 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from DT6 3FZ.

Flood risk

Low

Bridport South & West Bay near DT6 3FZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT6 3FZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Mary's Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to St. Mary's Playing Field
0.4 miSt Mary's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Churchyard
0.4 miJohn Holt Play AreaSmallWalking directions to John Holt Play Area

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
967.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.63(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.17(-49%)
Shoplifting
7.42(+12%)
Other theft
5.1(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
97.13%
Other White
4
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Indian
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
35.82%
No qualifications
56
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.94%
Apprenticeship
25
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
71.54%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.15%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Shared ownership
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 3FZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 3FZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 2025Flat 23, Gordon Court, Flood Lane, Bridport, DT6 3FZFlatsLeasehold£336,500
04 Sept 202523, Lansdowne Road, Bridport, DT6 4BEDetachedFreehold£390,000
26 Jun 202518, Lansdowne Road, Bridport, DT6 4BEDetachedFreehold£390,000
17 Jul 202512, Lansdowne Road, Bridport, DT6 4BGDetachedFreehold£355,000
17 Apr 202515, Lansdowne Road, Bridport, DT6 4BGDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the DT6 3FZ postcode area, located within Bridport South & West Bay, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT6 3FZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBridport Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 3FZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT6 3FZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsWest Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4SBWalking directions to Morrisons

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 3FZ, 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 South & West BayE02004276
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 030CE01020504
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2022-04-01

Frequently asked questions about DT6 3FZ

Is DT6 3FZ (Bridport South & West Bay) safe?

The area around DT6 3FZ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near DT6 3FZ?

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

What schools are near DT6 3FZ?

There are 2 schools close to DT6 3FZ, including Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bridport Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT6 3FZ?

DT6 3FZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT6 3FZ (Bridport South & West Bay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 3FZ 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.