DT6 — BRIDPORT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT6 is £430,406, broadly in line with the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT6 cost 50.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT6 have fallen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£594,468	419
Semi-detached	£376,312	174
Terraced	£294,692	255
Flat	£214,773	178
All types	£430,406	1100

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT6

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

With 15.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT6 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DT6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT6 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy	Primary	Requires improvement	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 DT6 are 217.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 75% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

217.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT6 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

DT6 — BRIDPORT

Area Summary

DT6 (BRIDPORT) offers above-average property prices (£430,406, 50% above national average), low crime (82% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (217 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT6?

The average house price in DT6 (BRIDPORT) is £430,406, based on 1100 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.9% over the past year.

Is DT6 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT6 is significantly below the national average (15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT6?

There are 11 schools in or near DT6. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DT6?

Council tax in DT6 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 DT6?

The average broadband download speed in DT6 is 217 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 48%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT6 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.