Postcode DT6 5LA 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 9.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St. Mary's Playing Field.
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.
Burton Bradstock & Chideock has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
The average income per household in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £50,046 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT6 5LA.
Burton Bradstock & Chideock near DT6 5LA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St. Mary's Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to St. Mary's Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.5 mi | Borough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 88 | £487,500 | £408 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £332,500 | £402 |
| Terraced | 72 | £280,000 | £365 |
| Flats | 40 | £167,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 5LA.
In the DT6 5LA postcode area, located within Burton Bradstock & Chideock, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4SB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 5LA, 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 5LA 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.
The median sale price around DT6 5LA in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £337,750 (about £370 per square foot) based on 242 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DT6 5LA, including Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bridport Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DT6 5LA 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 5LA is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paddy Mooney (Liberal Democrats).
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.