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DT6 6LA

Marshwood Vale

Dorset

England / South West / Dorset / Burton Bradstock & Chideock / Marshwood Vale / DT6 6LA

Overview

Postcode DT6 6LA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Axminster located about 8.6 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Burton Bradstock & Chideock has a moderate 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 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

6/10

The average income of residents in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £46,700 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT6 6LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Burton Bradstock & Chideock near DT6 6LA 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 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Marshwood Vale

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,600 up to £1,175,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£650,000
Flats1£197,500
Semi-Detached6£278,750
Terraced4£362,500

10 years price trend in Marshwood Vale

Schools

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

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.