Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 2BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	53.4%	52.7%	-0.7%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	46.6%	47.3%	0.7%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DT1 2BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.5%	23.7%	7.2%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	70.8%	62.2%	-8.6%	44.2%	18.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	4.2%	5.6%	1.4%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	7.7%	6.7%	-1.0%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.1%	47.9%	3.8%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	37.7%	37.8%	0.1%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	14.1%	11.7%	-2.4%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 2BE this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.5%	6.7%	-4.8%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	7.1%	-1.7%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	14.5%	-4.3%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	13%	5.3%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	46.5%	52.4%	5.9%	33.8%	18.6%
Other	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	100%	98.4%	-1.6%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	94.6%	93.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	93.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.6%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	62.9%	46.2%	16.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Mellstock Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mellstock Avenue was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mellstock Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 585th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DT1 2BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mellstock Avenue are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT1 2BE

Average Price
£583,203

Semi-Detached
£459,687

Terraced
£428,013

Detached
£730,077

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mellstock Avenue

Average Price
£547,326

Semi-Detached
£481,466

Terraced
£454,724

Detached
£622,212

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,775

Other
£289,775

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mellstock AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£459,000	2022-10-21	£454,978
8 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2021-01-25	£798,202
11 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2020-04-16	£528,266
22 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£352,000	2018-06-15	£456,062
11 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2018-03-23	£568,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT1 2BE

Employment

DT1 2BE 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 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	35
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	15
Other	10
Transport and storage	7
Manufacturing	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Construction	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH	3out of 4	698 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD	3out of 4	1,056 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH	3out of 4	1,154 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF	- not rated	2,327 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	3,898 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET	4out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX	3out of 4	3,312 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS	2out of 4	948 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingston Maurward College , Kingston Maurward DT2 8PY	- not rated	3,338 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sunninghill Preparatory School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB	- not rated	1,279 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS	3out of 4	1,578 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MEDIREST HEALTHCARE - COMPASS GROUP	Winterbourne Hospital Herringston Road	302 yd
Costa	6 Copper Street	899 yd
Nikki's Little Play Café	4 Pope Street	933 yd
C Side	8 Pope Street	943 yd
Debut Encore	9 Pope Street	945 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
DORCHESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB	The Avenue Stadium Weymouth Avenue	447 yd
BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER	27 Weymouth Avenue	920 yd
The Pursuit of Poppiness	1 Pope Street	926 yd
BAKERS ARMS	140 Monmouth Road	1,036 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
ECO-BITES	The Avenue Stadium Weymouth Avenue	447 yd
KFC	Kfc Weymouth Avenue	547 yd
Ruby House	80 Mellstock Avenue	617 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Dorchester	Tesco Stores Ltd Weymouth Avenue		447 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dorchester Tennis And Squash Club SAWMILLS LANE	squash courts, tennis courts	351 yd
Ymca (Dorchester) Sawmills Lane		372 yd
Weymouth Avenue Recreation Ground WEYMOUTH AVENUE	grass pitches	474 yd
Dorchester Town Football Club THE AVENUE STADIUM THE AVENUE STADIUM WEYMOUTH AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	629 yd
St Osmunds Middle School BARNES WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	681 yd
St Mary'S Catholic First School LUCETTA LANE	swimming pool	1,031 yd
St Marys Catholic First School (Closed) Lucetta Lane	grass pitches	1,031 yd
Dorchester Middle School COBURG ROAD	grass pitches	1,070 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	73.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	73.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	73.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.