Monmouth Road is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 2DE is located in the Dorchester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monmouth Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 2DG, DT1 2DJ, DT1 2DL, DT1 2DN, DT1 2DA, DT1 2BZ, DT1 1TY, DT1 1QX, DT1 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT1 2DE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population 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 | 52.4% | 57.5% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 42.5% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
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 2DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 31.5% | 27.9% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 57.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 8.2% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90%) 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 | 58.6% | 58.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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 2DE this area, 6% 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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 19.2% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 49.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 99.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.5% | 93.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monmouth Road was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Monmouth Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 187th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop And Office On Ground Floor 69 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-07-17 | £76,923 |
| 23 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-04-25 | £479,531 |
| 57 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-02 | £310,791 |
| 61 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-10-26 | £356,512 |
| 49 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-05 | £244,186 |
DT1 2DE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 1,963 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 | 3,300 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 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 711 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 | 2,977 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 | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 6 Copper Street | 236 yd | |
| Nikki's Little Play Café | 4 Pope Street | 271 yd | |
| C Side | 8 Pope Street | 281 yd | |
| Debut Encore | 9 Pope Street | 282 yd | |
| Luccios | 1 Dray Horse Yard | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pursuit of Poppiness | 1 Pope Street | 263 yd | |
| BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER | 27 Weymouth Avenue | 277 yd | |
| JUNCTION HOTEL | 42 Great Western Road | 454 yd | |
| BAKERS ARMS | 140 Monmouth Road | 590 yd | |
| Hardys | 11 Trinity Street | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Weymouth Avenue | 477 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | Dominos Pizza, Great Western Industrial Estate | 535 yd | |
| Subway | 33A South Street | 567 yd | |
| Food To Go | 22 - 23 South Street | 626 yd | |
| CASE AND BREWER | 1 Victoria Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 590 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 620 yd | |
| Tesco Dorchester | Tesco Stores Ltd Weymouth Avenue | 745 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 789 yd | |
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Osmunds Middle School BARNES WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Weymouth Avenue Recreation Ground WEYMOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School LUCETTA LANE | swimming pool | 669 yd |
| St Marys Catholic First School (Closed) Lucetta Lane | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Dorchester Tennis And Squash Club SAWMILLS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Ymca (Dorchester) Sawmills Lane | 694 yd | |
| Sandringham Sports Centre LUCETTA LANE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 796 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 264.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 264.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.