Dorchester DT5 area guide
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Is Dorchester DT5 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT5), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £255,377 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 5% above average
- 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
£255,377
Population
13,322
Recorded crime
238.1
Schools
2
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dorchester DT5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (351 of 7,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 276 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 DT5, 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 (72 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DT5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 85/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 5,724
Owned 65% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DT5.
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Dorchester DT5: frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester DT5 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT5), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £255,377 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dorchester DT5?
Recorded crime in Dorchester DT5 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dorchester DT5 safe?
Crime in Dorchester DT5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dorchester DT5 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dorchester DT5?
Homes in Dorchester DT5 sell for around £255,377 on average, based on 224 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dorchester DT5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (351 of 7,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 276 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dorchester DT5?
There are 2 schools in Dorchester DT5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dorchester DT5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Dorchester DT5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dorchester DT5 a deprived area?
Dorchester DT5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).