Casterbridge Industrial Estate is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 1PL is located in the Dorchester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, DT1 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 1NF, DT1 1JA, DT1 1LA, DT1 1LT, DT1 1HU, DT1 1HR, DT1 1JY, DT1 1HS, DT1 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 1PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 56.8% | 53.4% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 43.2% | 46.6% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 24.4% | 20% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 45.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 40.6% | 34.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 38.2% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 17.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 30.2% | 19.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 28.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 90.1% | 91.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 91.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Casterbridge Industrial Estate was 203.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.8% higher than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Casterbridge Industrial Estate has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 49th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2022-06-10 | £25,894 |
| Unit 6 Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2021-07-16 | £15,982 |
| Garage 7 Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2020-11-03 | £11,150 |
| Garage 10 Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £18,500 | 2019-07-01 | £21,193 |
| Unit 14 Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2018-10-25 | £26,916 |
DT1 1PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DT1 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT1 1PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 2,259 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 | 2,628 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 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 2,248 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 | 637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 3,349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving by Nature | 27 London Road | 114 yd | |
| Lee Garden Chinese Restaurant | 45 High East Street | 175 yd | |
| Masala Indian Cuisine | 14 High East Street | 253 yd | |
| MYRA'S KAISEKI LTD | 20 High East Street | 277 yd | |
| LA CAVERNA | 57 Icen Way | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM BROWNS | 47 High East Street | 175 yd | |
| Goldies | 36 High East Street | 234 yd | |
| THE BLUE RADDLE | 8 Church Street | 292 yd | |
| Convivial Rabbit | Trinity House Trinity Street | 527 yd | |
| Old Ship Inn | 15 High West Street | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Express | 12 High East Street | 202 yd | |
| BOMBAY NIGHTS | 10 High East Street | 202 yd | |
| SAN TELMO | 2 High Street Fordington | 202 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 11 High East Street | 232 yd | |
| Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time | 31 High East Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 445 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 580 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 678 yd | |
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 697 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl The Grove | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| King'S Road Playing Field (Closed) Kings Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Physiques & Shapes Health Club THE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Dorchester Bowls Club ARMADA WAY | indoor bowls | 1,022 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School LUCETTA LANE | swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| St Marys Catholic First School (Closed) Lucetta Lane | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Sandringham Sports Centre LUCETTA LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.