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DT2

DORCHESTER

Dorset, South West, England

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DT2 is the postcode district for DORCHESTER, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £451,765
1yr change ▲ 4.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£451,765

▲ 4.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

57% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

208 Mbps

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.

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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

£429K £441K £453K £465K £477K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

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 DT2 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DT2 DORCHESTER

What is the average house price in DT2 DORCHESTER?
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 DORCHESTER 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 is the population of DT2 DORCHESTER?
The population of DT2 (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 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 are schools like in DT2 DORCHESTER?
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.

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