Royal Mews is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 1RL is located in the Dorchester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Mews, Dorchester, DT1 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 1TP, DT1 1UL, DT1 1UB, DT1 1UW, DT1 1TT, DT1 1TL, DT1 1BE, DT1 1UJ, DT1 1UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 1RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 62% | 52% | -10.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 38% | 48% | 10.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 36.1% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 27.5% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 18.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 13.1% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 34.5% | 34.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 40.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 17.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 93.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 94.1% | 85.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 85.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Mews was 132.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.9% higher than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Mews has the 12th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 117th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Royal Mews, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-02-28 | £153,600 |
| 7 Royal Mews, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-09-02 | £152,344 |
| 8 Royal Mews, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-09-17 | £149,869 |
| 11 Royal Mews, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2019-10-21 | £136,734 |
| 10 Royal Mews, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,750 | 2018-12-07 | £152,367 |
DT1 1RL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT1 1RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 2,534 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,375 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 | 2,764 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 | 655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corto Maltese | 2 Princes Street | 21 yd | |
| The Bones Museum Tearoom | Trinity House Trinity Street | 59 yd | |
| Basilico | 41 Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| Poppins Cafe Restaurant | 2, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| Mid Dorset Mencap Group | 33 Trinity Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convivial Rabbit | Trinity House Trinity Street | 59 yd | |
| Old Ship Inn | 15 High West Street | 67 yd | |
| Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd | 38 Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| THE ROYAL OAK | 20 - 22 High West Street | 70 yd | |
| CELESTIAL | Masonic Hall Alington Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valemi Kebab House | 30A Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA | 5, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| Istanbul | 6 Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| Greggs | 55 South Street | 103 yd | |
| Hamza's | 1 Alington Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 69 yd | |
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 173 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 238 yd | |
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 270 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl The Grove | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Physiques & Shapes Health Club THE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School LUCETTA LANE | swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| St Marys Catholic First School (Closed) Lucetta Lane | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| King'S Road Playing Field (Closed) Kings Road | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Dorchester Middle School COBURG ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.