Postcode DT6 5BF 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bridport South & West Bay is £43,794 per year. The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 9.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is St. Swithun's Church Gardens.
Bridport South & West Bay has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most 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 9.1% 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 5BF.
Bridport South & West Bay near DT6 5BF 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 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. Swithun's Church Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Swithun's Church Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Borough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Bridport area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 84 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bridport
In the DT6 5BF postcode area, located within Bridport South & West Bay, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 42-44 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT6 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.