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Takeaways| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South West town 46% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
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The average house price in Dorchester is £328,545, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Dorchester house price trends over the last 30 years.
£328,545
£527,597
£197,995
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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 for a South West town, with around 41 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 46% below the national average, and 12% below the Dorset average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Dorchester?
Dorchester has 8 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Thomas Hardye School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Broadmayne First School and Damers First 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.