DT6 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the DT6 postcode district in Dorset. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£326,381

Dorset · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
10

Median £360,700

Crimes, last 6 months
278

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
1

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about DT6

The average home across Dorset is worth about £326,381 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 10 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside DT6 is £360,700, and prices have risen 1.4% over the last year.

Of 194 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in DT6, band C is the most common, and 25.8% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 278 crimes around the centre of DT6 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (112).

There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of DT6 in Dorset, including Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

The district covers the Bridport, Chesil Bank, Eggardon, Lyme & Charmouth ward areas.

Energy ratings in DT6
A
1 · 0.5%
B
54 · 27.8%
C
89 · 45.9%
D
25 · 12.9%
E
18 · 9.3%
F
4 · 2.1%
G
3 · 1.5%

Sample of 194 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in DT6, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£326,381
Detached
£517,547
Semi-detached
£331,420
Terraced
£264,999
Flat
£168,315

Prices changed +1.4% over the last year in Dorset.

Busiest streets for sales in DT6
ST KATHERINES DRIVE
1 sales · median £325,000
HOWARD CLOSE
1 sales · median £395,000
MAIN STREET
1 sales · median £390,000
MANOR FIELDS
1 sales · median £354,500
ST JAMES ROAD
1 sales · median £250,000
MAY COTTAGES
1 sales · median £375,000
DOWNES STREET
1 sales · median £65,000
SLADES GREEN
1 sales · median £366,900
WEST ROAD
1 sales · median £262,500
Recorded crime in DT6
Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour84
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting18
Other theft9
Public order7
Burglary6
Drugs6
Vehicle crime4

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near DT6

Primary

  • Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • St Catherine's Roman Catholic SchoolRequires improvement · 0.9 mi
  • Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
  • Bridport Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
  • Loders CofE Primary AcademyNot rated · 2.5 mi

Secondary

  • The Sir John Colfox AcademyNot rated · 1.4 mi
Wards covered by DT6

Bridport · Chesil Bank · Eggardon · Lyme & Charmouth · Marshwood Vale

Common questions about DT6

What is the average house price in DT6?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Dorset at £326,381 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the DT6 district have a median price of £360,700.

How much does each property type cost in DT6?

Detached £517,547, semi-detached £331,420, terraced £264,999, flats £168,315, based on the UK House Price Index for Dorset.

Is DT6 a safe area?

Police recorded 278 crimes near the centre of DT6 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 112 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in DT6 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 194 certificates from DT6, with 25.8% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near DT6?

1 schools within a mile of the DT6 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include The Sir John Colfox Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this DT6 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.