DT1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DT1 district covers Dorchester (Dorset), Puddletown. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£300k
England £300k
Recorded crime
87
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.4 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,643
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
89%
of homes
Council tax
£2,595
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
11 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in DT1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£550k
Semi-detached
£352k
Terraced
£300k
Flat
£191k
Primary schools in DT1
- Damers First School · DT1 3DF · Standards maintained (2025)
- Manor Park Church of England First School · DT1 2BH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester · DT1 2DD · Remains Good (2023)
- The Prince of Wales School · DT1 2HH · Good or better in every area (2025)
Secondary schools in DT1
- The Thomas Hardye School · DT1 2ET · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 35% in England
Fee-paying schools in DT1
- Sunninghill Preparatory School · DT1 1EB · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in DT1
- Dorchester Community Nursery School · DT1 1QA · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Robins Nursery · DT1 1EB
- Summertime Nursery & Preschool · DT1 2ET · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunny Day Nursery & Play Club · DT1 3WA · Good (Ofsted)
- The Grove Pre-School Playgroup · DT1 2LA · Good (Ofsted)
- Chipmunks Day Nursery · DT1 2BS · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DT1
- Atrium Health Centre · DT1 1QR
- Poundbury Doctors Surgery · DT1 2FD
- Prince Of Wales Surgery · DT1 2FD
- Queens Avenue Surgery · DT1 2EW
- Fordington Surgery · DT1 1LD
Neighbourhoods in DT1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DT1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester North | 39% | £272k | Very high | 15 min |
| Poundbury & Dorchester West | 32% | £355k | Average | 9 min |
| Dorchester East | 29% | £300k | Very low | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the DT1 postcode?
DT1 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Dorchester (Dorset), Puddletown, with 793 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DT1?
The typical home price across DT1's neighbourhoods is £300k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DT1?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DT1 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.