Living in DT6, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DT6 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 DT6
34 recorded home sales on the streets around central DT6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £390,000 and a range from £140,000 to £955,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 PARK ROAD, DT6 5DA | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| WILD WOOD, DT6 6HF | detached | £745,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 4 CHERRY TREE, DT6 5HQ | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 182 NORTH ALLINGTON, DT6 5EB | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 69 CHERRY TREE, DT6 5HH | terraced | £305,095 | 2026-04-14 |
| 6 LAUREL CLOSE, DT6 5RQ | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-04-07 |
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
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Bridport Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
5 state primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.2% |
| Skilled trades | 19.2% |
| Professional occupations | 14.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
40 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DT6 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dorset's figures.
Common questions about DT6
What is the average house price in DT6?
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 DT6?
Prices in Dorset are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DT6?
The median of 34 recorded sales around central DT6 in the last 2 years is £390,000, ranging from £140,000 to £955,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DT6?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central DT6, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DT6?
40 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DT6 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DT6 at risk of flooding?
Central DT6 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 DT6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £390,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 40 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DT6 safe?
40 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DT6 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? DT6 or DT8, DT6 or DT7, DT6 or TA18.
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