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DT6 4GD

West Bay Road

Bridport

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Detailed insights for DT6 4GD

Overview

Postcode DT6 4GD 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 9.6 miles away. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Station Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

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

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT6 4GD.

Flood risk

Low

Bridport South & West Bay near DT6 4GD 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 9.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT6 4GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miThe Station GardensSmallWalking directions to The Station Gardens
0.2 miWest Bay Salt House GreenSmallWalking directions to West Bay Salt House Green

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
849.8 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
290
93.25%
Other White
12
3.86%
Other Asian
4
1.29%
Indian
2
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
25.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
24.21%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.33%
Apprenticeship
28
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
39.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
28.48%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.92%
Other social rented
13
8.23%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.33%
Total households: 158

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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 4GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 4GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025Flat 22, Chesil House, Station Road, Bridport, DT6 4EWFlatsLeasehold£220,000
26 Feb 20261, Swains Row, Bridport, DT6 4EXTerracedFreehold£252,500
12 Dec 2025Flat 7, 7 - 8, Pier Terrace, Bridport, DT6 4ERFlatsLeasehold£175,000
17 Apr 202519, Heron Court, Bridport, DT6 4HFFlatsLeasehold£182,500
22 Jan 20267, Esplanade, Bridport, DT6 4HEFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the DT6 4GD postcode area, located within Bridport South & West Bay, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 4GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT6 4GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparWest Bay Road, Dorset, DT6 4EHWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miNisa LocalForty Foot Way, Dorset, DT6 4HBWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4GD, 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 Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about DT6 4GD

Is DT6 4GD (Bridport South & West Bay) safe?

The area around DT6 4GD 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 4GD?

The median sale price around DT6 4GD in Bridport South & West Bay is £337,750 (about £370 per square foot) based on 242 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT6 4GD?

DT6 4GD 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 4GD (Bridport South & West Bay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 4GD 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.