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DT6 6HX

Marshwood Vale

Dorset

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Detailed insights for DT6 6HX

Overview

Postcode DT6 6HX is located in a rural village, within the Marshwood Vale 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 Axminster, about 9 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from DT6 6HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Burton Bradstock & Chideock near DT6 6HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
45.3 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
271
95.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.05%
Other White
3
1.05%
Irish
2
0.7%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
35.18%
No qualifications
50
19.76%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
57.58%
Other social rented
23
17.42%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.06%
Social rents from council
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Marshwood Vale

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£327K – £668K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,000 up to £2,145,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marshwood Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£555,000£359
Semi-Detached8£357,500£326
Flats1£350,000£—
Terraced10£257,500£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marshwood Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£413,500£180,000£312,500£226,250
2017£491,000£182,500£275,650£295,000
2018£415,000£192,000£338,000£296,000
2019£450,000£125,000£285,000£253,500
2020£485,000£149,000£325,000£287,500
2021£504,000£272,500£300,000£247,000
2022£530,000£195,000£374,656£449,000
2023£522,500£410,000£295,000
2024£665,000£450,000£278,750£295,000
2025£555,000£273,750£355,000£244,375
2026£537,750£360,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£232£289£240
2017£296£234£266£284
2018£316£202£269£228
2019£299£190£283£289
2020£319£196£290£264
2021£338£315£276£271
2022£394£285£311£401
2023£387£315£333
2024£345£211£244£291
2025£339£258£326£356
2026£418£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marshwood Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 6HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 6HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2025The Old Police House, Bridport, DT6 6HXDetachedFreehold£680,000
22 Jan 20261, Bilberry Close, Bridport, DT6 6JBTerracedFreehold£330,000
20 Mar 2026Ashton Cottage, Bridport, DT6 6JETerracedFreehold£200,000
18 Mar 2026Little Winford, Mill Lane, Bridport, DT6 6JSDetachedFreehold£690,000
25 Mar 2025Greystones Cottage, Mill Lane, Bridport, DT6 6JSOtherFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the DT6 6HX postcode area, located within Burton Bradstock & Chideock, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 6HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT6 6HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparMain Street, Dorset, DT6 6JQWalking 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 6HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon John Christopher

Marshwood Vale - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardMarshwood ValeE05015782
ParishChideockE04013374
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 6HX

Is DT6 6HX (Burton Bradstock & Chideock) safe?

The area around DT6 6HX 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 6HX?

The median sale price around DT6 6HX in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £425,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT6 6HX?

DT6 6HX 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 6HX (Burton Bradstock & Chideock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 6HX is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon John Christopher (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.