DT1 — DORCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT1 is £375,616, which is 12% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT1 cost 30.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT1 have risen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£563,365	210
Semi-detached	£400,163	191
Terraced	£352,983	407
Flat	£239,730	437
All types	£375,616	1316

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 40.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT1 has a crime rate well 50% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

13.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DT1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT1 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Prince of Wales School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sunninghill Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Thomas Hardye School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Dorchester Middle School	Other	Requires improvement	mi
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT1 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT1 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT1 — DORCHESTER

Area Summary

DT1 (DORCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£375,616, 31% above national average), low crime (50% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DT2

DORCHESTER

£452K

▲ 4.9% YoY

DT3

WEYMOUTH

£373K

▼ 2.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT1?

The average house price in DT1 (DORCHESTER) is £375,616, based on 1316 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.

Is DT1 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT1 is significantly below the national average (40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT1?

There are 8 schools in or near DT1. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DT1?

Council tax in DT1 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT1?

The average broadband download speed in DT1 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT1 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.