Postcode DT6 4DL is located in an urban city, within the Bridport area of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridport South & West Bay area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 median sale price in Bridport is £340,000 (around £378 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,000 and £480,000. The nearest station is Maiden Newton, about 8.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St. Mary's Playing Field.
Bridport South & West Bay has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,965 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bridport South & West Bay has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bridport South & West Bay is £43,794 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from DT6 4DL.
Bridport South & West Bay near DT6 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 8.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. Mary's Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to St. Mary's Playing Field |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | John Holt Play Area | Small | Walking directions to John Holt Play Area |
Based on 247 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Bridport area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 94 | £485,000 | £417 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £337,500 | £398 |
| Terraced | 71 | £280,000 | £365 |
| Flats | 42 | £165,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340,000 | £135,000 | £269,950 | £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 | £490,000 | £177,500 | £340,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £465,000 | £153,875 | £345,000 | £287,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302 | £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 | £408 | £277 | £391 | £364 |
| 2026 | £423 | £274 | £386 | £354 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 4DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | 26, Pasture Way, Bridport, DT6 4DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 24, Pasture Way, Bridport, DT6 4DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 6, Plumptree Gardens, Bridport, DT6 4AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 4, Plumptree Gardens, Bridport, DT6 4AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Orchard Cottage, 6, Elwell, Bridport, DT6 4DX | Detached | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the DT6 4DL postcode area, located within Bridport South & West Bay, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bridport Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
Bridport Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DT6 4DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4SB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 20 East Road, Bridport, DT6 4AA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 23 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3JX | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT6 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paddy Mooney
Bridport - Elected 21 May 2026
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT6 4DL records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around DT6 4DL in Bridport is £340,000 (about £378 per square foot) based on 247 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DT6 4DL, including Bridport Primary School (Good), Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Catherine's Roman Catholic School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DT6 4DL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,965 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 4DL is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paddy Mooney (Liberal Democrats).