Area Information for Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP

Queens Avenue in Dorchester is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Dorchester West ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of West Dorset. This page combines information for the address Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DT1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for DT1 2EP.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Dorset
Ward Dorchester West
Constituency West Dorset * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 41 property sales in Queens Avenue, DT1 2EP since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Dorchester), and the Dorset Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 36 crimes were reported within half a mile of DT1 2EP.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP:

Treves Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HE
Coburg Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HS
Treves Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HD
Coburg Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HR
Florence Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HA
Garfield Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DT1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 41 property sales in Queens Avenue since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Queens Avenue, Dorchester consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 72
Semi-Detached 49
Terraced 17
Flat (Purpose-Built) 4
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 144
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 88
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 13
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 1
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 143

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 30
Two People 58
Three People 22
Four People 25
Five People 4
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 142

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Queens Avenue, Dorchester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 30
Family Household 103
Other Household 8
Total 141

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 81
Deprived In One Dimension 51
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 143

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in West Dorset constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 170
Female 187
Total 357

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 23
10-14 16
15-19 27
20-24 15
25-29 8
30-34 9
35-39 15
40-44 15
45-49 19
50-54 24
55-59 42
60-64 23
65-69 28
70-74 29
75-79 25
80-84 13
85+ 20
Total 358

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DT1 2EP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 75
Married 186
Separated 4
Divorced 14
Widowed 27
Total 306

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 187
Good 116
Fair 45
Bad 6
Very Bad 5
Total 359

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 144
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 33
Other 5
Total 306

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Queens Avenue, Dorchester) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 345
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Black African 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Total 358

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 335
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 357

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 335
10+ Years 18
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 357

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DT1 2EP.

Passport(s) Held
None 65
United Kingdom 286
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 144
Christian 176
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 30
Total 357

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Dorchester West ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 77
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 108
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 5
Total 303

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 48
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 153

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 62
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 68
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 44
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 33
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 24
Total 308

Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP is within the Dorchester policing neighbourhood, under the Dorset Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 36 crimes were reported within half a mile of DT1 2EP.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 36 crimes committed near Queens Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Dorchester
Digby Road
Sherborne
DT9 3NL
Force Website: http://www.dorset.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to DT1 2EP. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DT1 2EP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, approximately 670 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dorchester West 670 yards
Dorchester South 0.5 miles
Upwey 4.2 miles
Moreton (Dorset) 6 miles
Weymouth 6.3 miles
Maiden Newton 7.2 miles
Wool 11 miles
Chetnole 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest is The Prince of Wales School, approximately 550 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest secondary schools to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest is Dorchester Middle School, approximately 100 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Dorchester Middle School 100 yards June 2023
    
The Thomas Hardye School 340 yards March 2015
    
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 0.8 miles July 2022
    
Dorset Studio School 2.1 miles March 2024
    
Wey Valley Academy 4.6 miles October 2023
    
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown 5.1 miles September 2019
    
Budmouth Academy Weymouth 6.9 miles March 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest is Queens Avenue Surgery, approximately 430 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest is Special Care Dentistry, approximately 670 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest is Maiden Castle House, approximately 440 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Maiden Castle House 440 yards
Dorset County Hospital 670 yards
The Winterbourne Hospital 0.6 miles
Weymouth Community Hospital 6 miles
Westhaven Hospital 6.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP. The nearest is Andrew Care Opticians, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DT1 2EP

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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