Is DT4 8PY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

234 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DT4 8PY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
78
Anti-social behaviour
68
Shoplifting
26
Public order
18
Criminal damage & arson
9
Burglary
8
Other theft
7
Robbery
5

House prices

£328,589

Average price in Dorset (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£267,978
Semi-detached
£333,127
Detached
£519,998
Flat / maisonette
£169,474

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DT4 8PY 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 DT4 8PY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DT4 8PY on Check Food Hygiene

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