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Takeaways| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeaways
£316,996
£531,940
£184,085
£407,328
£293,201
Is Dorchester a nice place to live?
Dorchester is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Dorset. It particularly appeals to retirees. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Dorchester?
Dorchester has a low crime rate of 81.2 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Durngate Street, as reported by Dorset Police.
What are the best schools in Dorchester?
Dorchester has 7 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Thomas Hardye School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Damers First School and Dorset Studio School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Dorchester?
The majority of residents in Dorchester identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.