Living in DT3, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DT3 in Dorset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dorset: £325,410, up 1.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around DT3
159 recorded home sales on the streets around central DT3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £75,000 to £810,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, DT3 5RN | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-06-25 |
| 5 LORTON GARDENS, DT3 5FB | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 449 DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5BW | detached | £415,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 51 KESTREL VIEW, DT3 5QY | terraced | £152,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 4 WILLERBY CLOSE, DT3 5FG | terraced | £263,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 12 JENNER WAY, DT3 6RW | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wey Valley Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.0 mi |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
11 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
82 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DT3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dorset's figures.
Common questions about DT3
What is the average house price in DT3?
The average sold price in Dorset is £325,410 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DT3?
Prices in Dorset are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DT3?
The median of 159 recorded sales around central DT3 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £75,000 to £810,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DT3?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central DT3, and 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DT3?
82 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DT3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DT3 at risk of flooding?
Central DT3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DT3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 78% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 82 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DT3 safe?
82 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DT3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DT3 or DT4, DT3 or DT1, DT3 or DT5.
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