Durngate Street is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 1EU is located in the Dorchester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durngate Street, Dorchester, DT1 1EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 1NB, DT1 1JR, DT1 1JS, DT1 1BW, DT1 1JN, DT1 1JP, DT1 1HH, DT1 1JE, DT1 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 1EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 52.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.5% | 36.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 38.4% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 40.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 38.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.5% | 10.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 41.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.4% 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% | 86.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durngate Street was 306.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 348.5% higher than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durngate Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 25th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Palace Court Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-01-05 | £190,795 |
| Flat 12 Palace Court Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-05 | £174,631 |
| Flat 4 Palace Court Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2020-11-19 | £199,582 |
| Flat 6 Palace Court Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,800 | 2020-09-04 | £193,383 |
| Flat 11 Palace Court Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-02-07 | £168,142 |
DT1 1EU 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster West Hill , Charminster DT2 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,708 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 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 1,320 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 | 2,448 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 | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 3,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA CAVERNA | 57 Icen Way | 21 yd | |
| MYRA'S KAISEKI LTD | 20 High East Street | 91 yd | |
| Masala Indian Cuisine | 14 High East Street | 94 yd | |
| CORNFLOWERS | 4 Durngate Street | 104 yd | |
| WALNUT GROVE | 25 Durngate Street | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLUE RADDLE | 8 Church Street | 88 yd | |
| TOM BROWNS | 47 High East Street | 147 yd | |
| Goldies | 36 High East Street | 149 yd | |
| Convivial Rabbit | Trinity House Trinity Street | 265 yd | |
| Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd | 38 Trinity Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza | 11 High East Street | 98 yd | |
| Dorchester Aesthetics Centre | 2, Allington Hall Durngate Street | 104 yd | |
| Balti Express | 12 High East Street | 114 yd | |
| BOMBAY NIGHTS | 10 High East Street | 114 yd | |
| Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time | 31 High East Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 156 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 307 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 370 yd | |
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 386 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl The Grove | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Physiques & Shapes Health Club THE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| King'S Road Playing Field (Closed) Kings Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School LUCETTA LANE | swimming pool | 855 yd |
| St Marys Catholic First School (Closed) Lucetta Lane | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Dorchester Bowls Club ARMADA WAY | indoor bowls | 886 yd |
| Sandringham Sports Centre LUCETTA LANE | grass pitches | 903 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.