DT1 2AB - Postcode information, data and statistics for DT1 2AB
DT1 2AB - Overview
| Postcode | DT1 2AB |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Dorchester |
| Ward name | Dorchester East |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | South West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Parliamentary name | West Dorset |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Standard Statistical Region | South West |
| Travel to Work Area | Dorchester and Weymouth |
| Primary Care Trust | Dorset |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Dorset |
| Police Force Area | Dorset |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Dorset ICB - 11J |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Dorchester East |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Dorchester East |
| International Territorial Level 1 | South West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Dorset and Somerset |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Dorset |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole |
| National Park Name |
DT1 2AB - Map and Location information
| Easting | 370084 |
| Northing | 0090031 |
| Latitude | 50.7091293 |
| Longitude | -2.4250450 |
DT1 2AB - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Urbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Ageing urban living |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Self-sufficient retirement |
| 2011 Census MSOA | West Dorset 010 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | West Dorset 010C |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Town fringe countryside |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
Member of Parliament (MP) for DT1 2AB
Chris Loder
- Name: Chris Loder
- Party: Conservative
- Constituency: West Dorset
- Start Date: 12-12-2019
Edward Morello MP
- Name: Edward Morello
- Party: Liberal Democrat
- Constituency: West Dorset
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby DT1 2AB.
Our data shows a total of 102 crimes nearby
to DT1 2AB, from Jan 2022
to Sep 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. DT1 2AB is
in the
West Dorset 010C LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode DT1 2AB ( LSOA Area
- West Dorset 010C ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby DT1 2AB .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Sep 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Chester Close | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Aug 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jul 2024 | Devon & Cornwall Police | On or near Alington Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Louds Piece | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Louds Piece | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near St Georges Close | Violence and sexual offences | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Jun 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jun 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jun 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| May 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| May 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| May 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Athelstan Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Athelstan Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near St Georges Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Mar 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mar 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mar 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Casterbridge Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mar 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mar 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Other crime | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Feb 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Friars Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jan 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Came View Road | Criminal damage and arson | Offender given a caution |
| Jan 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Burglary | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jan 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Caernarvon Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Dec 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nov 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Nov 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Came View Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Casterbridge Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Friars Close | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Braemar Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Caernarvon Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Casterbridge Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Casterbridge Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Caernarvon Close | Robbery | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Came View Close | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Aug 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Aug 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jul 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jun 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Chester Close | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jun 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| May 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Caernarvon Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| May 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Caernarvon Close | Other crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| May 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Casterbridge Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| May 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Athelstan Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mar 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Louds Piece | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near St Georges Close | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jan 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Duchy Close | Burglary | Status update unavailable |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Came View Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Came View Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Louds Piece | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Balmoral Crescent | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Balmoral Crescent | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Nov 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Nov 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Duchy Close | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nov 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nov 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Smokey Hole Lane | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nov 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Smokey Hole Lane | Criminal damage and arson | Local resolution |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Smokey Hole Lane | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Violence and sexual offences | Court result unavailable |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Violence and sexual offences | Court result unavailable |
| Oct 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Violence and sexual offences | Court result unavailable |
| Sep 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sep 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
| Aug 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Aug 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
| Jul 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jun 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jun 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| May 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Carrick Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| May 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| May 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| May 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Public order | Status update unavailable |
| Apr 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Road | Violence and sexual offences | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Apr 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fenway Close | Other crime | Local resolution |
| Mar 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Fordington Gardens | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Came View Road | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Ackerman Road | Violence and sexual offences | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Violence and sexual offences | Local resolution |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Violence and sexual offences | Court result unavailable |
| Jan 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near B3144 | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jan 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Alington Road | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jan 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Syward Road | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jan 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Casterbridge Road | Public order | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Jan 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Sandringham Court | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Schools nearby DT1 2AB.
Our data contains 8 schools nearby the
postcode DT1 2AB.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as DT1 2AB. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with DT1.
- School name: The Prince of Wales School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 9
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 150
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 159 (Boys: 88 / Girls: 71 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-06-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
- Website: http://www.princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01305257120
- School name: Sunninghill Preparatory School
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 13
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 200
- Number of pupils (at 20-01-2022): 130 (Boys: 70 / Girls: 60 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: South Court, South Walks, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB
- Website: http://www.sunninghillprep.co.uk
- Telephone: 01305262306
- School name: The Thomas Hardye School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 13
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 2138
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 2093 (Boys: 987 / Girls: 1106 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-03-2015 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
- Website: http://www.thomas-hardye.dorset.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01305266064
- School name: Dorchester Middle School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Middle deemed secondary
- Lower age: 9
- Upper age: 13
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 600
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 590 (Boys: 296 / Girls: 294 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-06-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
- Website: http://www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01305265651
- School name: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 9
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 183
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 190 (Boys: 81 / Girls: 109 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 11-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
- Website: http://www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01305262258
- School name: Damers First School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 9
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 450
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 484 (Boys: 253 / Girls: 231 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
- Website: http://www.damers.dorset.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01305264924
- School name: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Middle deemed secondary
- Lower age: 9
- Upper age: 13
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 720
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 722 (Boys: 369 / Girls: 353 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 06-07-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
- Website: www.stosmunds.dorset.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01305262897
- School name: Manor Park Church of England First School
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 9
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 450
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 414 (Boys: 207 / Girls: 207 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
- Website:
- Telephone: 01305268741
Historical House Sale Prices in DT1 2AB
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | £309,000 | Terraced | Freehold | New Buildings, 4, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Mar 2023 | £185,000 | Other | Freehold | Fordington Farm, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Sep 2022 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold | Acers, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Jun 2021 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold | 42, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Aug 2020 | £806,000 | Other | Freehold | Fordington Farmhouse, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Oct 2006 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold | Langleybury House, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Jan 2003 | £353,500 | Detached | Freehold | Langleybury House, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Jun 1999 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold | Acers, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
| Jun 1997 | £155,500 | Detached | Freehold | Acers, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode DT1 2AB .
- Average download speed: 134.8 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 550 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 25 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 75 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 715 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in DT1 2AB
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.