Postcode DT6 5EQ is located in an urban city, within the Bridport area of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridport North area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridport North is £43,123 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 9.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. Swithun's Church Gardens.
Bridport North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,560 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Bridport North has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% 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 North is £43,123 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT6 5EQ.
Bridport North near DT6 5EQ 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 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St. Swithun's Church Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Swithun's Church Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Borough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 5EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 4, Mount Pleasant, Bridport, DT6 5EL | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 8, Mount Pleasant, Bridport, DT6 5EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 5, Mount Pleasant, Bridport, DT6 5EL | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 37C, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DX | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Flat 3, The Old Linen Mill, 9, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DX | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the DT6 5EQ postcode area, located within Bridport North, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bridport Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DT6 5EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 42-44 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 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 5EQ, 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 5EQ records about 37 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.
The median sale price around DT6 5EQ in Bridport is £337,750 (about £376 per square foot) based on 236 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DT6 5EQ, including St Catherine's Roman Catholic School (Requires improvement), Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bridport Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DT6 5EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,560 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 5EQ is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paddy Mooney (Liberal Democrats).