The DT6 postcode district is a postal district located in the DT Dorchester postcode area with a population of 21,781 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DT6 postcode district is 67.40 square miles which is 174.56 square kilometres or 43,135.31 acres.
Currently, the DT6 district has about 1001 postcode units spread across 4 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,600 postcodes. With 1001 postcodes already in use, this leaves 599 units available.
The largest settlement in the DT6 postal code is BRIDPORT followed by Charmouth, and Burton Bradstock.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The DT6 Postcode shares a border with TA20 (CHARD, South Chard, Combe St. Nicholas), DT8 (BEAMINSTER, Mosterton, Broadwindsor), EX13 (AXMINSTER, Kilmington, Hawkchurch), DT7 (LYME REGIS, Uplyme, Rousdon) and DT2 (Crossways, Charminster, Puddletown).
The primary settlement in the DT6 postcode district is Bridport, located in the county of Dorset in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Bradpole, Loders, Melplash, Powerstock, and West Bay. The post town for this district is Bridport.
For the district DT6, we have data on 5 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector DT6 3, covers Bridport in Dorset. The sector DT6 4, covers Bridport and Burton Bradstock and West Bay in Dorset. The sector DT6 5, covers Bridport in Dorset. The sector DT6 6, covers Charmouth and Chideock in Dorset. The sector DT6 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the DT6 Postcode District
Explore the DT6 postcode district by using our free interactive map.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DT6 District: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset area with a total of 1005 postcodes.
Recent House Sales in DT6
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2023 | £707,500 | Northover Close, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4RX |
| 20/10/2023 | £700,000 | Parkway, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 6LP |
| 18/10/2023 | £450,000 | Foxglove Way, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4SQ |
| 18/10/2023 | £625,000 | Old Church Road, Bridport, DT6 4BP |
| 13/10/2023 | £152,500 | Barrack Street, Bridport, DT6 3LX |
| 05/10/2023 | £375,000 | Rosamond Court, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4PZ |
| 29/09/2023 | £445,000 | Asker Mead, Bridport, DT6 4DA |
| 29/09/2023 | £220,000 | Stanley Place, Bridport, DT6 3LP |
| 26/09/2023 | £550,000 | Magdalen Lane, Bridport, DT6 5AB |
| 25/09/2023 | £265,000 | St Lukes Court, Bridport, DT6 5RG |
Weather Forecast for DT6
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 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) | 20.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 52.00% | NE 13 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 72.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 56.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 39.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 40.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
Where is the DT6 Postcode District?
The postcode district DT6 is located in the town of Bridport. Bridport is surrounded by several nearby towns, including Beaminster to the North East (4.81 miles away), Lyme Regis to the West (7.62 miles away), Crewkerne to the North (8.80 miles away), Chard to the North West (11.12 miles away), and Dorchester to the East (12.87 miles away). Additionally, Bridport is approximately 126.67 miles away from the centre of London.
The district covers the post towns of BEAMINSTER, BRIDPORT, LYME REGIS.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DT6 Postcode District is in the region of within the .
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DT6 3 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| DT6 4 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| DT6 5 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| DT6 6 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| D | T | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the DT6 postcode area
| Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre |
|---|
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
| View Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre on Google Maps |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £675 | £750 | £713 |
| 2 | £850 | £1,100 | £975 |
| 3 | £1,150 | £1,700 | £1,380 |
| 4 | £2,250 | £3,000 | £2,625 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250,000 | £375,000 | £291,667 | |
| 1 | £50,000 | £400,000 | £185,522 |
| 2 | £65,000 | £500,000 | £300,580 |
| 3 | £186,000 | £1,350,000 | £508,069 |
| 4 | £290,000 | £1,250,000 | £627,875 |
| 5 | £650,000 | £1,100,000 | £857,222 |
| 6 | £750,000 | £895,000 | £830,000 |
| 7 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 12 | £1,300,000 | £1,300,000 | £1,300,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DT6 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bridport | Symonds & Sampson | 23 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NU | 01308 800647 | 79 |
 | Bridport | Goadsby | 2 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NQ | 01308 800830 | 45 |
 | Bridport | Stags | 32 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NQ | 01308 800826 | 37 |
 | Charmouth | Fortnam Smith & Banwell | 2 The Arcade, The Street, Charmouth, DT6 6PU | 01308 800822 | 27 |
 | Bridport | Kennedys | 40 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN | 01308 800823 | 24 |
- Askerswell
- Blackney
- Blackpool Corner
- Bradpole
- Bridport
- Broadoak
- Burton Bradstock
- Catherston Leweston
- Charmouth
- Chideock
- Dottery
- Fishpond Bottom
- Higher Eype
- Loders
- Lower Eype
- Marshalsea
- Marshwood
- Melplash
- Miles Cross
- Morcombelake
- Netherbury
- Nettlecombe
- North Chideock
- Pilsdon
- Powerstock
- Puncknowle
- Pymore
- Raymond's Hill
- Ryall
- Salway Ash
- Seatown
- Shipton Gorge
- South Bowood
- Stoke Abbott
- Swyre
- Symondsbury
- Uploders
- Walditch
- Waytown
- West Milton
- Whitchurch Canonicorum
- Wootton Fitzpaine
- Yondover
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £452,992 | 177 | £438,029 | 181 | £413,400 | 188 | £398,769 | 206 |
| Semi-Detached | £298,678 | 65 | £269,704 | 88 | £288,212 | 89 | £260,930 | 89 |
| Terraced | £253,472 | 97 | £270,384 | 117 | £226,770 | 129 | £226,984 | 137 |
| Flats | £192,545 | 81 | £182,184 | 106 | £153,551 | 84 | £153,636 | 81 |