Postcode DT6 4HB 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 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 median sale price in Bridport is £337,750 (around £376 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £469,375. The nearest station is Maiden Newton, about 9.7 miles away. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Station Gardens.
Bridport South & West Bay has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,901 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Bridport South & West Bay has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bridport South & West Bay is £43,794 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT6 4HB.
Bridport South & West Bay near DT6 4HB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Station Gardens | Small | Walking directions to The Station Gardens |
| 0 mi | West Bay Salt House Green | Small | Walking directions to West Bay Salt House Green |
Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £337,750 (about £376 per square foot) in Bridport area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £480,000 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £335,000 | £398 |
| Terraced | 70 | £278,750 | £366 |
| Flats | 40 | £167,500 | £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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 4HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 8, Esplanade, Bridport, DT6 4HE | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 5, Esplanade, Bridport, DT6 4HE | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 7, Esplanade, Bridport, DT6 4HE | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Parking Spaces 58 And 59, 30, Old Shipyard Centre, Bridport, DT6 4HG | Other | Freehold | £20,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 2, Old Shipyard Centre, Bridport, DT6 4HG | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the DT6 4HB postcode area, located within Bridport South & West Bay, there are no schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DT6 4HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | Forty Foot Way, Dorset, DT6 4HB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | West Bay Road, Dorset, DT6 4EH | 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 4HB, 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 4HB 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DT6 4HB in Bridport is £337,750 (about £376 per square foot) based on 236 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
DT6 4HB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,901 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 4HB is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paddy Mooney (Liberal Democrats).