Glebe Close is in Bridport and in West Dorset district. DT6 4DT 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 Glebe Close, Bridport, DT6 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT6 4DP, DT6 4DN, DT6 4DW, DT6 4DR, DT6 4DL, DT6 4DS, DT6 4DX, DT6 4DQ, DT6 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT6 4DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 DT6 4DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 15.5% | 19.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 60.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 8.4% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.7% | 37.8% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 40.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 15.6% | -7.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 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 | 35.8% | 22.8% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 25.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.1% | 96.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Close was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Bridport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glebe Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport and the 74th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Glebe Close, Bridport, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-22 | £328,631 |
| 3 Glebe Close, Bridport, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-27 | £385,133 |
| 6 Glebe Close, Bridport, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-07-07 | £353,906 |
| 22 Glebe Close, Bridport, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-02-22 | £454,272 |
| 2 Glebe Close, Bridport, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2020-02-19 | £128,030 |
DT6 4DT 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 DT6 4DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Skilling Hill Road , DT6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridport Primary School St Andrew's Road , DT6 3BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Pymore Road , DT6 3TR | 2out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Symondsbury , DT6 6HD | 2out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy Loders , DT6 3SA | 3out of 4 | 3,555 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 | 2,438 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 FISHERMANS ARMS | Former Concrete Batching Plant Rear Of, 156 South Street | 364 yd | |
| Ivy House Kitchen | 74 West Bay Road | 571 yd | |
| Sundorbon | 68 South Street | 648 yd | |
| Soulshine | 76 South Street | 648 yd | |
| BRIDPORT ART CENTRE CAFE | Art Garden Cafe, 9 South Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | 61 South Street | 551 yd | |
| ELECTRIC PALACE | Electric Palace South Street | 680 yd | |
| CROWN INN | Flat, Crown Inn, 59 West Bay Road | 696 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 52 East Street | 737 yd | |
| THE GREYHOUND | 2 East Street | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind Indian Takeaway | 156 South Street | 368 yd | |
| Granny Gothards | 9A | 402 yd | |
| FISH AND CHIPS KIOSK 8 THE GREEN | 8 West Bay Road | 405 yd | |
| Prohibition Pizza Club | 20 East Road | 731 yd | |
| K. Yuen Take Away | 50 East Street | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Stores Plc West Bay Road | 194 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 42 - 44 West Street | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport Social & Education Centre (Closed) Flood Lane | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| St Mary'S Field - Bridport Fc SKILLING HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School SKILLING HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| St Marys Playing Field | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Bridport Leisure Centre Skilling Hill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Bridport Youth & Community Centre GUNDRY LANE | 809 yd | |
| Bridport Tennis Club PLOTTINGHAM PLAYING FIELDS PLOTTINGHAM PLAYING FIELDS TANNERY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,071 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.