Dorchester DT10 area guide
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Is Dorchester DT10 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT10), recorded crime is 72% below the national average, homes sell for around £414,189 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 72% below average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£414,189
Population
22,483
Recorded crime
64.8
Schools
7
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dorchester DT10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT10 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (106 of 8,573) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in DT10, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (47 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DT10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 54
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 9,912
Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DT10.
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Dorchester DT10: frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester DT10 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT10), recorded crime is 72% below the national average, homes sell for around £414,189 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dorchester DT10?
Recorded crime in Dorchester DT10 runs at 64.8 per 1,000 properties, 72% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dorchester DT10 safe?
Crime in Dorchester DT10 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dorchester DT10 runs at 64.8 per 1,000 properties, 72% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dorchester DT10?
Homes in Dorchester DT10 sell for around £414,189 on average, based on 234 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dorchester DT10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT10 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (106 of 8,573) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dorchester DT10?
There are 7 schools in Dorchester DT10 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dorchester DT10 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Dorchester DT10, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dorchester DT10 a deprived area?
Dorchester DT10 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).