Dorchester DT8 area guide
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Is Dorchester DT8 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT8), recorded crime is 89% below the national average, homes sell for around £423,037 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
- A Safetycrime 89% below average
- B Schools75% 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
£423,037
Population
12,637
Recorded crime
25.6
Schools
5
Broadband
58%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dorchester DT8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT8 is rated high. Around 6.3% of properties (303 of 4,777) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 105 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 DT8, 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 (28 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DT8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 5,626
Owned 70% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DT8.
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Dorchester DT8: frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester DT8 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT8), recorded crime is 89% below the national average, homes sell for around £423,037 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 DT8?
Recorded crime in Dorchester DT8 runs at 25.6 per 1,000 properties, 89% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dorchester DT8 safe?
Crime in Dorchester DT8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dorchester DT8 runs at 25.6 per 1,000 properties, 89% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dorchester DT8?
Homes in Dorchester DT8 sell for around £423,037 on average, based on 94 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dorchester DT8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT8 is rated high. Around 6.3% of properties (303 of 4,777) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 105 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dorchester DT8?
There are 5 schools in Dorchester DT8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dorchester DT8 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Dorchester DT8, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dorchester DT8 a deprived area?
Dorchester DT8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).