Little Keep Gate is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 1AH is located in the Dorchester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Keep Gate, Dorchester, DT1 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 1RN, DT1 1YG, DT1 2PA, DT1 2PB, DT1 2PF, DT1 1AA, DT1 2PQ, DT1 2NG, DT1 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT1 1AH has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 41.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 33.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 44.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 17.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 31.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.4% | 91.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 87.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 87.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Keep Gate was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Little Keep Gate has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 245th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Little Keep Gate Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-07 | £174,455 |
| 34 Little Keep Gate Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-07-28 | £69,350 |
| 12 Little Keep Gate Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-09-01 | £194,262 |
| 35 Little Keep Gate Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-06-23 | £74,678 |
| Office Block Little Keep Gate Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-04-05 | £266,398 |
DT1 1AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster West Hill , Charminster DT2 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Maurward College , Kingston Maurward DT2 8PY | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A35 CAFE | A35 Pullin Cafe, Top O Town Car Park Bridport Road | 268 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue | 293 yd | |
| TERRACE CAFE | Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue | 293 yd | |
| LOOPY-LOU'S | 7, Pomeroy Buildings Grove Trading Estate | 295 yd | |
| Curiosity Kitchen | The Old Bus Depot Grove Trading Estate | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Arms | 11 Bridport Road | 207 yd | |
| ARTS CENTRE | Former Dorchester Arts Centre The Grove | 335 yd | |
| COLLITON CLUB | Colliton House Colliton Park | 501 yd | |
| CELESTIAL | Masonic Hall Alington Street | 508 yd | |
| THE ROYAL OAK | 20 - 22 High West Street | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Pizza | 35 High West Street | 430 yd | |
| Hamza's | 1 Alington Street | 508 yd | |
| CASE AND BREWER | 1 Victoria Road | 523 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | Dominos Pizza, Great Western Industrial Estate | 656 yd | |
| Valemi Kebab House | 30A Trinity Street | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S | Unit A, St Martins Place Bridport Road | 284 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl The Grove | 527 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 657 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 746 yd | |
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physiques & Shapes Health Club THE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Dorchester Middle School COBURG ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Great Field (Closed) Peverell Avenue East | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| The Thomas Hardye School QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre (Closed) Coburg Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.