Overview for Barges Close, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DR

Introduction

Dorchester (DOR-ches-tər) is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 miles (11 km) to the south. The civil parish includes the experimental community of Poundbury and the suburb of Fordington.

The area around the town was first settled in prehistoric times. The Romans established a garrison there after defeating the Durotriges tribe, calling the settlement that grew up nearby Durnovaria; they built an aqueduct to supply water and an amphitheatre on an ancient British earthwork. After the departure of the Romans, the town diminished in significance, but during the medieval period became an important commercial and political centre. It was the site of the "Bloody Assizes" presided over by Judge Jeffreys after the Monmouth Rebellion, and later the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.

In the 2011 census, the population of Dorchester was 19,060, with further people coming from surrounding areas to work in the town which has six industrial estates. The Brewery Square redevelopment project is taking place in phases, with other development projects planned. The town has a land-based college, Kingston Maurward College, The Thomas Hardye School, three middle schools and thirteen first schools. The Dorset County Hospital offers an accident and emergency service, and the town is served by two railway stations. Through vehicular traffic is routed round the town by means of a bypass. The town has a football club and a rugby union club, several museums and the biannual Dorchester Festival. It is twinned with three towns in Europe. As well as having many listed buildings, a number of notable people have been associated with the town. It was for many years the home and inspiration of the author Thomas Hardy, whose novel The Mayor of Casterbridge uses a fictionalised version of Dorchester as its setting.

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Summary for Barges Close, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DR

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Litton Cheney
in
Chesil Bank
within
Dorset
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near DT2 9DR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
0
Completed
1
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near DT2 9DR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Barges Close, DT2 9DR that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DT2 9DR

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Police

This area is policed by Dorset Police.

Dorset Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Dorchester neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

Dorchester Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
65
Dec 2023
62
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
38
Dec 2023
25
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
20
Dec 2023
15

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.

West Dorset is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Chris Loder (Conservative) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Barges Close, DT2 9DR

15 BARGES CLOSE, DT2 9DR
17 Dec 2021
£227,500
12 BARGES CLOSE, DT2 9DR
29 Oct 2021
£385,000
16 BARGES CLOSE, DT2 9DR
31 Mar 2021
£243,000
11 BARGES CLOSE, DT2 9DR
27 Jan 2021
£320,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for DT2 9DR

Latitude
50.713437
Longitude
-2.632855

Residents at DT2 9DR

Households
17
Male
11
Female
16
People per Household
1.59

Sunrise and Sunset at DT2 9DR

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:38

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DT2 9DR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.22%
Cloudy42.81%
Rain7.56%
Windy28.03%
Other0.38%

Deprivation Index

41.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DT2 9DR

Active
None

Postcode Details for DT2 9DR

Introduced
1 Jul 1986

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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