Dorchester DT9 area guide
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Is Dorchester DT9 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT9), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £394,485 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 78% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£394,485
Population
35,515
Recorded crime
50.3
Schools
15
Broadband
65%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dorchester DT9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT9 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (603 of 15,104) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 192 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 DT9, 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 (98 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DT9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 15,481
Owned 70% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DT9.
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Dorchester DT9: frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester DT9 a good place to live?
In Dorchester (DT9), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £394,485 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 DT9?
Recorded crime in Dorchester DT9 runs at 50.3 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dorchester DT9 safe?
Crime in Dorchester DT9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dorchester DT9 runs at 50.3 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dorchester DT9?
Homes in Dorchester DT9 sell for around £394,485 on average, based on 403 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dorchester DT9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dorchester DT9 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (603 of 15,104) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 192 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dorchester DT9?
There are 15 schools in Dorchester DT9 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dorchester DT9 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Dorchester DT9, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dorchester DT9 a deprived area?
Dorchester DT9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).