Postcode sector · DT10 2

Dorchester DT10 2 area guide

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Is Dorchester DT10 2 a good place to live?

In Dorchester (DT10 2), homes sell for around £453,754 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).

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Avg sold price
£453,754
from 111 sales
Population
18,593
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dorchester DT10 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT10 2 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (94 of 4,628) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 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 average (mean) sold price in DT10 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DT10 2 (May 24–Jan 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 53
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 8,132

Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DT10 2.

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Dorchester DT10 2: frequently asked questions

Is Dorchester DT10 2 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Dorchester DT10 2?

Homes in Dorchester DT10 2 sell for around £453,754 on average, based on 111 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dorchester DT10 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT10 2 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (94 of 4,628) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Dorchester DT10 2?

There are 2 schools in Dorchester DT10 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Dorchester DT10 2 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Dorchester DT10 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Dorchester DT10 2 a deprived area?

Dorchester DT10 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).