Rax Lane is in Bridport and in West Dorset district. DT6 3JW is located in the Bridport electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rax Lane, Bridport, DT6 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT6 3UL, DT6 3JR, DT6 3QL, DT6 3JU, DT6 3JQ, DT6 3JL, DT6 3JH, DT6 3QN, DT6 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT6 3JW 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 | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 41.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 23% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 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 | 43.9% | 37.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 42.6% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 37.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93% | 89.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rax Lane was 312.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 372.5% higher than the Bridport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rax Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Haven Court Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-11-09 | £160,472 |
| Flat 3 Haven Court Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-10-05 | £139,056 |
| Flat 1 Haven Court Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,800 | 2016-02-19 | £190,768 |
| Flat 1 Haven Court Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2009-11-13 | £149,395 |
| Flat 2 Haven Court Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-03-14 | £175,536 |
DT6 3JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT6 3JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Primary School St Andrew's Road , DT6 3BJ | 2out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Pymore Road , DT6 3TR | 2out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Skilling Hill Road , DT6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Symondsbury , DT6 6HD | 2out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy Loders , DT6 3SA | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sir John Colfox Academy Ridgeway , DT6 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market House Inn | 17-19 West Street | 93 yd | |
| Moore Than Tea | 21 West Street | 111 yd | |
| Klin Klans | 4 Victoria Grove | 121 yd | |
| Number 10 Café Bar | 10 East Street | 150 yd | |
| TAJ MAHAL RESTAURANT | 20 East Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market House | 17 - 19 West Street | 106 yd | |
| THE GREYHOUND | 2 East Street | 150 yd | |
| THE ROPEMAKERS | 36 West Street | 160 yd | |
| George Hotel | 4 South Street | 177 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 52 East Street | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONGS FISH & CHIPS | 23 West Street | 111 yd | |
| BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE | 30 East Street | 150 yd | |
| CHICKENLAND AND PIZZA | 14 West Street | 160 yd | |
| BELLA'S | 7 South Street | 171 yd | |
| K. Yuen Take Away | 50 East Street | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 42 - 44 West Street | 160 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Sea Road North | 854 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Stores Plc West Bay Road | 977 yd | |
| LIDL UK | Lidl St Andrews Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport Youth & Community Centre GUNDRY LANE | 313 yd | |
| Bridport Tennis Club PLOTTINGHAM PLAYING FIELDS PLOTTINGHAM PLAYING FIELDS TANNERY ROAD | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Bridport & West Dorset Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 North Mills Trading Estate | indoor bowls | 590 yd |
| St Marys Playing Field | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| St Mary'S Field - Bridport Fc SKILLING HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Bridport Primary School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School SKILLING HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| St Catherines Rc Primary School PYMORE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Bridport Social & Education Centre (Closed) Flood Lane | grass pitches | 1,023 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.