Monmouth Road is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 2DH 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 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 2DP, DT1 2JU, DT1 1PU, DT1 2AT, DT1 1DN, DT1 2ST, DT1 1WN, DT1 2TX, DT1 1PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT1 2DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 29.1% | 27.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 53.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 56% | 57.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2DH this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 7.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.2% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 42.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 92.2% | 93.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 91.1% | 93.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.5% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monmouth Road was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Dorchester East average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Monmouth Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-09-26 | £295,000 |
| 166 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-09-01 | £305,000 |
| 168 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-12-09 | £336,345 |
| 154 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-02-14 | £282,806 |
| 148 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2022-10-07 | £333,070 |
DT1 2DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2DH 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 2,402 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 | 3,416 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 | 1,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 1,282 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 | 2,393 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 | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorchester Bowls Club | Sandringham Sports Centre Armada Way | 394 yd | |
| Bean on the Green Two | The Old Rectory Icen Way | 505 yd | |
| Bean on the Green Cafe | 8 Fordington Green | 514 yd | |
| Nikki's Little Play Café | 4 Pope Street | 518 yd | |
| C Side | 8 Pope Street | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKERS ARMS | 140 Monmouth Road | 3 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | 92 High Street Fordington | 536 yd | |
| The Pursuit of Poppiness | 1 Pope Street | 556 yd | |
| TRUMPET MAJOR | 40 Alington Avenue | 565 yd | |
| BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER | 27 Weymouth Avenue | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Fish and Chips | 14 Fordington Green | 514 yd | |
| Food To Go | 22 - 23 South Street | 636 yd | |
| Subway | 33A South Street | 652 yd | |
| Ruby House | 80 Mellstock Avenue | 654 yd | |
| NEW ST BAKERY | 1 New Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Supermarket | 1, South Terrace Mews, 10A Trinity Street | 673 yd | |
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Iceland Foods Plc Trinity Street | 698 yd | |
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose, Tudor Arcade South Street | 760 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 8, The Forum Centre Trinity Street | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic First School LUCETTA LANE | swimming pool | 137 yd |
| St Marys Catholic First School (Closed) Lucetta Lane | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Sandringham Sports Centre LUCETTA LANE | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Dorchester Bowls Club ARMADA WAY | indoor bowls | 292 yd |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School SOUTH COURT SOUTH COURT SOUTH WALKS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| St Osmunds Middle School BARNES WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| King'S Road Playing Field (Closed) Kings Road | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Dorchester Health Club (Closed) The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Somerleigh Road | health and fitness suite | 936 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 | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.