DT1 2BQ - Postcode information, data and statistics for DT1 2BQ
DT1 2BQ - Overview
| Postcode | DT1 2BQ |
| 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 | |
| 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 South |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Dorchester South |
| 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 | England (non-National Park) |
DT1 2BQ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 369405 |
| Northing | 0089302 |
| Latitude | 50.7025375 |
| Longitude | -2.4346001 |
DT1 2BQ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Suburbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Suburban achievers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Detached retirement living |
| 2011 Census MSOA | West Dorset 010 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | West Dorset 010F |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Rural with mining or quarrying |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
Member of Parliament (MP) for DT1 2BQ
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 2BQ.
Our data shows a total of 36 crimes nearby
to DT1 2BQ, from Jan 2022
to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. DT1 2BQ is
in the
West Dorset 010F 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 2BQ ( LSOA Area
- West Dorset 010F ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby DT1 2BQ .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Mistover Close | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Oct 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Farringdon Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Egdon Road | Vehicle crime | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Aug 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Mistover Close | Drugs | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Aug 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jul 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Egdon Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Mistover Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jan 2024 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Vehicle crime | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Dec 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Manor Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nov 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Grosvenor Road | Violence and sexual offences | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Grosvenor Road | Violence and sexual offences | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Oct 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Rothesay Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Eldridge Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Mellstock Avenue | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Aug 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Herringston Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jul 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jul 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Eldridge Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Mar 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Mistover Close | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Drugs | Further action is not in the public interest |
| Feb 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Mistover Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Jan 2023 | Dorset Police | On or near Weatherbury Way | Public order | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Manor Road | Other theft | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Manor Road | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Mellstock Avenue | Public order | Local resolution |
| Dec 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Rothesay Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Rothesay Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Shaston Crescent | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Jul 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Mellstock Avenue | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| May 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Rothesay Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Apr 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Rothesay Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Grosvenor Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Rothesay Road | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Feb 2022 | Dorset Police | On or near Wellbridge Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Schools nearby DT1 2BQ.
Our data contains 8 schools nearby the
postcode DT1 2BQ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as DT1 2BQ. 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 2BQ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold | 64, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Jan 2019 | £391,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 44, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Dec 2018 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold | 66, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Mar 2018 | £385,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 30, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| May 2014 | £299,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 34, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| May 2013 | £271,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 50, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Nov 2011 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold | 76, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Jun 2011 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold | 58, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| May 2007 | £397,000 | Detached | Freehold | 56, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Dec 2003 | £229,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 36, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Oct 2001 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold | 74, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| May 2000 | £120,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 52, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
| Sep 1996 | £85,000 | Detached | Freehold | 46, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BQ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode DT1 2BQ .
- Average download speed: 46.3 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 80 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 13 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 289 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in DT1 2BQ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.