Latitude: 50.7102 / 50°42'36"N
Longitude: -2.4472 / 2°26'49"W
OS Eastings: 368522
OS Northings: 90157
OS Grid: SY685901
Mapcode National: GBR PY.5Z2T
Mapcode Global: FRA 57R6.JFH
Plus Code: 9C2VPH63+34
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80sr60
What Three Birds: crake.diver.canvasback
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DT1 2LR is a primarily residential postcode in Dorchester, Dorset. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £114,504 to £306,263 with an average of £242,233.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1900 and 1929.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
Commercial rateable values range from £5,200 to £5,800 with an average of £5,500. The most common recorded business types are Dance School and Offices.
In the 2011 census, there were 42 people resident in DT1 2LR, of which 21 were male and 21 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
DT1 2LR is in the Dorchester and Weymouth travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Dorset Primary Care Trust.
DT1 2LR is approximately 78m (256ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in DT1 2LR
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DT1 2LR
5a3: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Families in Terraces and Flats
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DT1 2LR
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
9/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Supermarkets near DT1 2LR include Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of DT1 2LR are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Dorset Council
Ward
Dorchester West
Councillors
Andy Canning (Liberal Democrat)
Les Fry (Alliance)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
West Dorset
MP
Chris Loder (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for DT1 2LR.
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near DT1 2LR.
The Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Community School
Ages 4 - 9
Outstanding
Damers First School
Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF DT1 2LB
Community School
Ages 5 - 9
Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 9
Good
Manor Park Church of England First School
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 5 - 9
Outstanding
Dorchester Middle School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
The Thomas Hardye School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
The Wey Valley School
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Budmouth College
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth
Sunnyside Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BJ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy
Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 19
Inadequate
The overall school grade in this area is high.