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DT6 4HW

Hill Close

Bridport

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Detailed insights for DT6 4HW

Overview

Postcode DT6 4HW is located in an urban city, within the Bridport ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Burton Bradstock & Chideock area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £50,046 per year. The nearest station is Maiden Newton, about 9.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Station Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Burton Bradstock & Chideock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Burton Bradstock & Chideock has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £50,046 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Burton Bradstock & Chideock near DT6 4HW has no 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 9.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT6 4HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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
201
Population density
300.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.69(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.84(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-22%)
Other theft
3.92(-30%)
Burglary
3.92(+41%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
95.02%
Other White
5
2.49%
Other Asian
2
1%
Indian
1
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.5%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
32.98%
Level 3 (A level)
35
18.62%
No qualifications
26
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
79.81%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.73%
Shared ownership
1
0.96%
Other social rented
1
0.96%
Total households: 104

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 4HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 4HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025The Larches, Hill Rise, Bridport, DT6 4HNDetachedFreehold£400,000
24 Mar 2026Bakrota, Meadway, Bridport, DT6 4HPDetachedFreehold£548,000
28 Jul 20252, Old Shipyard Centre, Bridport, DT6 4HGFlatsLeasehold£260,000
20 Mar 2025Garage 74, 10, Old Shipyard Centre, Bridport, DT6 4HGOtherLeasehold£150,000
17 Apr 202519, Heron Court, Bridport, DT6 4HFFlatsLeasehold£182,500

Schools

In the DT6 4HW postcode area, located within Burton Bradstock & Chideock, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT6 4HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimaryBridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 4HW, 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)Burton Bradstock & ChideockE02004275
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 029BE01020517
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT6 4HW

Is DT6 4HW (Burton Bradstock & Chideock) safe?

The area around DT6 4HW records about 34 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT6 4HW?

The median sale price around DT6 4HW in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £337,750 (about £370 per square foot) based on 242 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT6 4HW?

There is 1 school close to DT6 4HW, including Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT6 4HW?

DT6 4HW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT6 4HW (Burton Bradstock & Chideock) in Parliament and on the local council?

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