Mill Street is in Burton Bradstock, Bridport and in West Dorset district. DT6 4QZ is located in the Chesil Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT6 4ST, DT6 4QY, DT6 4QB, DT6 4GG, DT6 4RA, DT6 4QA, DT6 4QD, DT6 4QX, DT6 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT6 4QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 18.2% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 58.2% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 45.1% | 41.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 20.3% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 42.8% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 92.9% | 92.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 92.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Street was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Bridport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2022-01-24 | £461,233 |
| Benjy'S Cottage, 77 Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-10-12 | £396,226 |
| 77 Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-01-04 | £347,586 |
| The Old Walls Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2004-11-18 | £638,386 |
| 76 Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2002-01-16 | £373,787 |
DT6 4QZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
DT6 4QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4QZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Church Street , Burton Bradstock DT6 4QS | 3out of 4 | 214 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 | 4,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridport Primary School St Andrew's Road , DT6 3BJ | 2out of 4 | 4,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Pymore Road , DT6 3TR | 2out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy Loders , DT6 3SA | 3out of 4 | 5,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIVE BEACH CAFE | Hive Beach Cafe Beach Road | 525 yd | |
| JURASSIC FUN CENTRE | Freshwater Beach Holiday Park Burton Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THREE HORSESHOES | Three Horseshoes Mill Street | 49 yd | |
| ANCHOR INN | The Anchor Inn High Street | 175 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Bradstock Playing Field High Street | grass pitches | 146 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.