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DT1

DORCHESTER

Dorset, South West, England

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DT1 covers DORCHESTER in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £375,616
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 50% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£375,616

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

40.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

50% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

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.

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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

£356K £369K £382K £395K £409K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

44

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.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DT1 DORCHESTER

What is the average house price in DT1 DORCHESTER?
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 DORCHESTER 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 is the population of DT1 DORCHESTER?
The population of DT1 (DORCHESTER) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DT1 DORCHESTER?
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.

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