DT6 Postcode District
DT6 is the Postcode District for Bridport in Dorset
The DT6 postcode district is located in the DT Dorchester postal area, DT6 has a population of 21,781 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 67.40 square miles (174.56 square kilometres or 43,135.31 acres).
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District overview
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.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. 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.
Post towns for this district are BEAMINSTER, BRIDPORT, LYME REGIS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset area with a total of 1005 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Beaminster | 4.21 | NNE |
| Lyme Regis | 6.98 | WSW |
| Crewkerne | 8.96 | N |
| Axminster | 9.59 | W |
| Chard | 11.34 | NW |
| Colyton | 12.58 | W |
| Seaton | 13.06 | WSW |
| Ilminster | 13.22 | NNW |
| South Petherton | 13.40 | N |
| Yeovil | 14.42 | NNE |
| Chickerell | 15.33 | SE |
| Dorchester | 15.45 | E |
| Weymouth | 17.73 | SE |
| Sherborne | 17.77 | NE |
| Honiton | 17.99 | W |
| Langport | 19.60 | N |
| Fortuneswell | 20.30 | SE |
| Sidmouth | 20.54 | WSW |
| Somerton | 20.75 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,026
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 235 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 124 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 97 |
| Charmouth | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 86 |
| Burton Bradstock | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 43 |
| West Bay | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 34 |
| Chideock | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 34 |
| Morcombelake | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 20 |
| Shipton Gorge | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 18 |
| Netherbury | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 18 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 13 |
| Uploders | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 13 |
| Salwayash | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 12 |
| Pymore | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 12 |
| Symondsbury | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 12 |
| Wootton Fitzpaine | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 10 |
| Bothenhampton | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 9 |
| Melplash | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 8 |
| Walditch | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 8 |
| Marshwood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 8 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 8 |
| Eype | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 7 |
| Bradpole | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 6 |
| Loders | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 6 |
| West Milton | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 6 |
| Nettlecombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 6 |
| Powerstock | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 6 |
| Bothenhampton | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 6 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 6 |
| Broadoak | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 6 |
| Ryall | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 6 |
| Whitchurch Canonicorum | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 6 |
| Shipton Gorge | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 5 |
| Dottery | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 5 |
| Netherbury | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 5 |
| Marshwood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 5 |
| Whitchurch Canonicorum | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 5 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 4 |
| Melplash | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 4 |
| Burton Bradstock | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 4 |
| West Allington | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 4 |
| Salwayash | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 4 |
| Waytown | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 4 |
| West Allington | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 4 |
| Eype | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 4 |
| Powerstock | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 3 |
| Loders | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 3 |
| Monkton Wyld | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 3 |
| Bradpole | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 2 |
| Loders | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 2 |
| Oxbridge | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 2 |
| Bradpole | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 2 |
| Bradpole | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 2 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 2 |
| Chilcombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 2 |
| North Bowood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 2 |
| North Bowood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 2 |
| Bettiscombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 2 |
| Pilsdon | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 2 |
| Charmouth | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 2 |
| Monkton Wyld | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 2 |
| Chideock | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 2 |
| North Chideock | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 2 |
| Wootton Fitzpaine | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 2 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 2 |
| BRIDPORT | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| Loders | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| Mangerton | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| West Milton | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| North Poorton | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| South Poorton | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| Loscombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| Bradpole | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| Oxbridge | BRIDPORT | DT6 3 | 1 |
| Bothenhampton | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 1 |
| Burton Bradstock | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 1 |
| Loders Cross | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 1 |
| Chilcombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 1 |
| West Bay | BRIDPORT | DT6 4 | 1 |
| Bowood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| South Bowood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Filford | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Watton | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Wooth | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Bettiscombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Templemans Ash | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Pilsdon | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Blackney | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Laverstock | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Monkwood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Pymore | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Dottery | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Broadoak | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Marshwood | BRIDPORT | DT6 5 | 1 |
| Higher Eype | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Higher Eype | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Morcombelake | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Bettiscombe | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Shave Cross | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Chideock | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Fishpond | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
| Charmouth | BRIDPORT | DT6 6 | 1 |
Street list for DT6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| DOWNES STREET | 147 |
| JOURNEYS END | 65 |
| GUNDRY LANE | 65 |
| LILLIPUT LANE | 49 |
| KING STREET | 46 |
| ARMSTRONG ROAD | 42 |
| ALEXANDRA ROAD | 35 |
| STONEBARROW LANE | 31 |
| ARROWFIELD | 30 |
| ST MICHAELS LANE | 29 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1104 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 224 |
| Other theft | 221 |
| Public order | 175 |
| Vehicle crime | 136 |
| Shoplifting | 121 |
| Burglary | 121 |
| Drugs | 41 |
| Other crime | 33 |
| Possession of weapons | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Robbery | 6 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH STREET | BRIDPORT | 58 | DT6 3NY | View map | |
| EAST STREET | BRIDPORT | 56 | DT6 3JX | View map | |
| WEST STREET | BRIDPORT | 44 | DT6 3QP | View map | |
| BRIDPORT | WEST BAY | 13 | DT6 4EN | View map | |
| THE STREET | BRIDPORT | CHARMOUTH | 12 | DT6 6PU | View map |
| BRIDPORT | WEST ALLINGTON | 6 | DT6 5BJ | View map | |
| WEST BAY ROAD | BRIDPORT | 6 | DT6 4EH | View map |
Schools in the district
Bridport Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Andrew's Road , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3BJ
Headteacher: Deborah Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bridport Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Andrew's Road , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3BJ
Headteacher: Ms Michaela Kite (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Ridgeway , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3DT
Headteacher: Mr Adam Shelley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Loders CofE VC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Loders , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3SA
Headteacher: Ms S Gibbs (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Loders , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3SA
Headteacher: Ms Claire Pooley (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Hill , Powerstock , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3TB
Headteacher: Mr Nick Harris (Head teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pymore Road , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3TR
Headteacher: Mrs Paula Fearn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Burton Bradstock , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 4QS
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Staple (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Burton Bradstock , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 4QS
Headteacher: Mr Adam Gough (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Salwayash , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 5JE
Headteacher: Mr Leif Overment (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Skilling Hill Road , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 5LA
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Farmer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Skilling Hill Road , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 5LA
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Batorska (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marshwood , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 5QA
Headteacher: Mr Peter Beare (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Symondsbury , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 6HD
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Charmouth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lower Sea Lane , Charmouth , Bridport
Postcode: DT6 6LR
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Cornish (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Lumley & Simon Wood Dental Practice | 53 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3JX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Colosseum Dental (allington) | 5 WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5BJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | St Swithins House (dental Surgery) | ST SWITHINS HOUSE, NORTH ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5DU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammonite Health Partnership | BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01308 412896 |
| 2 | Charmouth Branch | THE STREET, CHARMOUTH, BRIDPORT, DT6 6PE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service | BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 24 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3LF | PHARMACY | Call 01308 422100 |
| 2 | Boots | 3-5 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3QJ | PHARMACY | Call 01308 422475 |
| 3 | Charmouth Pharmacy | THE STREET, CHARMOUTH, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 6PX | PHARMACY | Call 01297 560261 |
| 4 | Jhoots Pharmacy | BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN | PHARMACY | Call 01308 424350 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrivens Opticians (bridport) | 39 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3JX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specsavers (bridport) | 18 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3LF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Robert Frith One Ltd - Bridport | 7 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3QJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £573,739 | 138 | £587,229 | 149 | £624,700 | 137 | £624,977 | 170 |
| Semi-detached | £392,253 | 55 | £364,539 | 58 | £373,134 | 61 | £368,360 | 54 |
| Terraced | £306,804 | 87 | £289,774 | 86 | £286,999 | 82 | £347,123 | 115 |
| Flats | £201,202 | 50 | £219,740 | 55 | £220,118 | 74 | £222,989 | 112 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.93
Average Driving Distance: 28.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 90
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.30
Average Driving Distance: 31.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 941
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.36
Average Driving Distance: 29.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1002
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 48.78
Average Driving Distance: 35.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 923
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.02
Average Driving Distance: 33.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1002
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 53.77
Average Driving Distance: 37.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 911
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 57.08
Average Driving Distance: 39.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 35
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DT6 3 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| DT6 4 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| DT6 5 | Bridport Delivery Office |
| DT6 6 | Bridport Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | T | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre | Visitor Centres | Heritage / Visitor Centre | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
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).
Maps and visuals
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