Trinity Cottages is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 1XQ is located in the Dorchester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trinity Cottages, Dorchester, DT1 1XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 1XG, DT1 1XH, DT1 1UY, DT1 1UJ, DT1 1UB, DT1 1UW, DT1 1BJ, DT1 1XB, DT1 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 1XQ, 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 Trinity Cottages was 132.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.6% higher than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trinity Cottages has the 10th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Dorchester East and the 99th highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Trinity Cottages Grey School Passage, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-12-19 | £326,960 |
| 2 Trinity Cottages, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-06-22 | £258,514 |
| 3 Trinity Cottages Grey School Passage, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-02-05 | £319,549 |
| 1 Trinity Cottages, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2004-04-05 | £346,402 |
| 2 Trinity Cottages, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1998-10-21 | £296,888 |
DT1 1XQ 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 1XQ 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 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 1out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardyes School Barnes Way , DT1 2DB | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,589 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 | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester Barnes Way , Rothesay Road DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Genevieve's Convent School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School South Court , South Walks Road DT1 1EB | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Preparatory School 25-26 Icen Way , DT1 1EP | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Castle School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwithen School Winterborne Monkton , DT2 9PS | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Cafe Dorset Museum | 66 High West Street | 28 yd | |
| Shire Hall Cafe | Shire Hall High West Street | 53 yd | |
| HORSE WITH THE RED UMBRELLA | 10 High West Street | 78 yd | |
| Al Molo Dorchester | 6 High West Street | 78 yd | |
| Cafe Jagos | 8 High West Street | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ship Inn | 15 High West Street | 97 yd | |
| THE ROYAL OAK | 20 - 22 High West Street | 112 yd | |
| COLLITON CLUB | Colliton House Colliton Park | 140 yd | |
| Convivial Rabbit | Trinity House Trinity Street | 166 yd | |
| CELESTIAL | Masonic Hall Alington Street | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time | 31 High East Street | 146 yd | |
| Greggs | 55 South Street | 157 yd | |
| Hamza's | 1 Alington Street | 205 yd | |
| Valemi Kebab House | 30A Trinity Street | 210 yd | |
| SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA | 5, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 210 yd | |
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 220 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 378 yd | |
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 409 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl The Grove | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Physiques & Shapes Health Club THE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 591 yd |
| King'S Road Playing Field (Closed) Kings Road | grass pitches | 998 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.