The DT1 postcode district is a postal district located in the DT Dorchester postcode area with a population of 21,364 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DT1 postcode district is 2.91 square miles which is 7.54 square kilometres or 1,862.53 acres.
Currently, the DT1 district has about 787 postcode units spread across 9 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 3,600 postcodes. With 787 postcodes already in use, this leaves 2813 units available.
The largest settlement in the DT1 postal code is DORCHESTER followed by Poundbury, and Fordington.
The DT1 Postcode shares a border with DT2 (Crossways, Charminster, Puddletown).
The primary settlement in the DT1 postcode district is Dorchester, located in the county of Dorset, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Fordington and Poundbury. The post town associated with this postcode district is Dorchester.
For the district DT1, we have data on 4 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector DT1 1, covers Dorchester in Dorset. The sector DT1 2, covers Dorchester in Dorset. The sector DT1 3, covers Poundbury in Dorset. The sector DT1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the DT1 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DT1 District: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset area with a total of 780 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for DT1
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 85.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 59.00% | ENE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | NNE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 86.00% | N 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 83.00% | N 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 86.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 55.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 38.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 9 mph |
Where is the DT1 Postcode District?
The postcode district for DT1 is located in the town of Dorchester. Dorchester is situated in close proximity to several nearby towns, including Weymouth to the South (5.74 miles away), Wareham to the East (13.25 miles away), Blandford Forum to the North East (14.34 miles away), Beaminster to the North West (14.69 miles away), Bridport to the West (15.82 miles away), and Sherborne to the North (16.31 miles away). Additionally, Dorchester is approximately 114.74 miles away from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of DORCHESTER.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DT1 Postcode District is in the region of within the .
Postcode Sectors within the DT1 District
Postcode Districts that Share a Border with DT1
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DT1 1 | Dorchester Delivery Office |
| DT1 2 | Dorchester Delivery Office |
| DT1 3 | Dorchester Delivery Office |
| D | T | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 2 visitor attractions within the DT1 postcode area
| Maumbury Rings |
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| Historic Properties |
| Castle / Fort |
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| Max Gate |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £695 | £2,550 | £1,160 |
| 2 | £950 | £1,450 | £1,171 |
| 3 | £1,150 | £1,450 | £1,283 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £175,000 | £300,000 | £237,500 | |
| 1 | £80,000 | £300,000 | £171,447 |
| 2 | £139,000 | £650,000 | £315,309 |
| 3 | £230,000 | £800,000 | £427,734 |
| 4 | £340,000 | £1,250,000 | £652,701 |
| 5 | £550,000 | £995,000 | £827,500 |
| 6 | £700,000 | £975,000 | £841,667 |
| 9 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DT1 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dorchester | Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers | 24 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SU | 01305 232010 | 30 |
 | Dorset | Meyers Estate Agents | 1 Queen Mother Square Poundbury Dorchester DT1 3BL | 01305 232008 | 27 |
 | Poundbury | Symonds & Sampson | Archpoint House, 7 Queen Mother Square Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3BY | 01305 232410 | 25 |
 | Dorchester | Connells | 3 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UH | 01305 232472 | 17 |
 | Dorchester | Symonds & Sampson | 30 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UP | 01305 232006 | 14 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £500,171 | 73 | £451,091 | 84 | £407,209 | 79 | £392,055 | 66 |
| Semi-Detached | £344,479 | 72 | £345,889 | 73 | £314,189 | 82 | £303,239 | 68 |
| Terraced | £296,657 | 169 | £280,398 | 183 | £262,112 | 164 | £248,387 | 157 |
| Flats | £211,758 | 180 | £230,728 | 244 | £253,990 | 287 | £178,287 | 188 |