Frome Terrace is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 1JQ is located in the Dorchester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frome Terrace, Dorchester, DT1 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 1JH, DT1 1EG, DT1 1JG, DT1 1JJ, DT1 1HR, DT1 1HY, DT1 1HN, DT1 1JA, DT1 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 1JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 33.3% | 54% | 20.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 66.8% | 46% | -20.8% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 51.9% | 37.8% | -14.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 31.5% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 42.8% | 39% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around DT1 1JQ this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 8% | -18.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 41.6% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frome Terrace was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Frome Terrace has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Frome Terrace, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-09-27 | £199,728 |
| 5 Frome Terrace, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-04-12 | £219,407 |
| 14 Frome Terrace, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £248,750 | 2024-03-08 | £262,280 |
| 23 Frome Terrace, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-02-27 | £259,575 |
| 10 Frome Terrace, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-12-02 | £268,000 |
DT1 1JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster West Hill , Charminster DT2 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,447 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 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,473 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 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,559 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 | 2,500 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 | 716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 3,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORN EXCHANGE | Dorchester Town Hall High East Street | 159 yd | |
| China Express | 32 High East Street | 159 yd | |
| POSH PARTRIDGE | 29 High East Street | 159 yd | |
| Lee Garden Chinese Restaurant | 45 High East Street | 185 yd | |
| Masala Indian Cuisine | 14 High East Street | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldies | 36 High East Street | 137 yd | |
| TOM BROWNS | 47 High East Street | 185 yd | |
| THE BLUE RADDLE | 8 Church Street | 203 yd | |
| Old Ship Inn | 15 High West Street | 339 yd | |
| THE ROYAL OAK | 20 - 22 High West Street | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time | 31 High East Street | 159 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 11 High East Street | 196 yd | |
| Balti Express | 12 High East Street | 211 yd | |
| BOMBAY NIGHTS | 10 High East Street | 211 yd | |
| Dorchester Aesthetics Centre | 2, Allington Hall Durngate Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 327 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 413 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl The Grove | 535 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 556 yd | |
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Physiques & Shapes Health Club THE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| King'S Road Playing Field (Closed) Kings Road | grass pitches | 836 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.