DT2 — DORCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT2 is £451,765, which is 6% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT2 cost 57.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT2 have risen 4.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£536,425	503
Semi-detached	£369,590	294
Terraced	£311,663	234
Flat	£206,076	61
All types	£451,765	1184

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT2

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DT2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT2 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Broadmayne First School	Primary	Good	mi
Cheselbourne Village School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School	Primary	Good	mi
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	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 DT2 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT2 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

DT2 — DORCHESTER

Area Summary

DT2 (DORCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£451,765, 57% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (208 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DT1

DORCHESTER

£376K

▲ 1.4% YoY

DT3

WEYMOUTH

£373K

▼ 2.9% YoY

DT4

WEYMOUTH

£285K

▼ 3.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT2?

The average house price in DT2 (DORCHESTER) is £451,765, based on 1184 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.9% over the past year.

Is DT2 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT2 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT2?

There are 16 schools in or near DT2. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DT2?

Council tax in DT2 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 DT2?

The average broadband download speed in DT2 is 208 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT2 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.