Elizabeth Place is in Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT1 2JL is located in the Dorchester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elizabeth Place, Dorchester, DT1 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT1 2JP, DT1 2JN, DT1 2JJ, DT1 2NH, DT1 2JQ, DT1 2JW, DT1 3GB, DT1 2JG, DT1 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT1 2JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 28.1% | 31% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.1% | 13.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.6% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 25.3% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 80.3% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 91.8% | 83.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 11.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 83.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Place was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Dorchester Poundbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dorchester Poundbury and the 349th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elizabeth Place, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-02-10 | £330,148 |
| 17 Elizabeth Place, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-12-20 | £326,376 |
| 19 Elizabeth Place, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-23 | £289,286 |
| 23 Elizabeth Place, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2017-05-19 | £296,941 |
| 3 Elizabeth Place, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2013-11-29 | £332,375 |
DT1 2JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster West Hill , Charminster DT2 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,519 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 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,057 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 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 2,079 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 | 4,084 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 | 1,819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PiPs Cafe | Pavilion In The Park St John Way | 392 yd | |
| Sunny Days Nursery | Unit 5, Middle Farm Middle Farm Way | 500 yd | |
| Fables and Food | 7 Dinham Walk | 647 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue | 648 yd | |
| TERRACE CAFE | Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORCHESTER RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | Dorchester Rugby Football Club Headquarters Coburg Road | 295 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 33 Maud Road | 682 yd | |
| The Sydney Arms | 11 Bridport Road | 707 yd | |
| Duchess Of Cornwall Inn | 12 Queen Mother Square | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL DRAGON | 37 Maud Road | 682 yd | |
| CASE AND BREWER | 1 Victoria Road | 949 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | Dominos Pizza, Great Western Industrial Estate | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S | Unit A, St Martins Place Bridport Road | 588 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd. | Unit 3, Kings Point House, 5 Queen Mother Square | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre COBURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre (Closed) Coburg Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| The Thomas Hardye School QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Great Field (Closed) Peverell Avenue East | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Dorchester Rfc COBURG ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Dorchester Middle School COBURG ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| The Prince Of Wales School MAIDEN CASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Borough Gardens Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 28 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.