Is DT1 2DF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

106 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DT1 2DF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
41
Anti-social behaviour
33
Criminal damage & arson
9
Shoplifting
8
Other theft
7
Public order
3
Drugs
2
Bicycle theft
1

House prices

£325,410

Average price in Dorset (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£264,807
Semi-detached
£330,336
Detached
£515,144
Flat / maisonette
£167,991

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DT1 2DF specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DT1 2DF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DT1 2DF on Check Food Hygiene

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