Overview for The Street, BRIDPORT, DT6 6NU

Introduction

Bridport is a market town in Dorset, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) inland from the English Channel near the confluence of the River Brit and its tributary the Asker. Its origins are Saxon and it has a long history as a rope-making centre. On the coast and within the town's boundary is West Bay, a small fishing harbour also known as Bridport Harbour.

The town features as Port Bredy in Thomas Hardy's Wessex novels. In the 21st century, Bridport's arts scene has expanded with an arts centre, theatre, cinema and museum.

In the 2011 census the population of Bridport's built-up area was 13,568. The town is twinned with Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

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Summary for The Street, BRIDPORT, DT6 6NU

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Charmouth
in
Lyme & Charmouth
within
Dorset
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near DT6 6NU

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
2
In Progress
0
Completed
4
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near DT6 6NU

Details of personal injury accidents in and around The Street, DT6 6NU that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DT6 6NU

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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 Bridport neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

Bridport Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
40
Jan 2024
58
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
23
Jan 2024
25
Other Theft
Feb 2024
8
Jan 2024
7

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 The Street, DT6 6NU

BERWICK COTTAGE THE STREET, DT6 6NU
23 Mar 2021
£248,000
1 PORTLAND HOUSE THE STREET, DT6 6NU
24 Aug 2020
£227,500
1 PORTLAND HOUSE THE STREET, DT6 6NU
15 Mar 2017
£217,000
GROUND FLOOR FLAT WATERLOO HOUSE THE STREET, DT6 6NU
30 Mar 2016
£125,000

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 DT6 6NU

Latitude
50.738553
Longitude
-2.905557

Residents at DT6 6NU

Households
7
Male
6
Female
6
People per Household
1.71

Sunrise and Sunset at DT6 6NU

Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
20:15

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DT6 6NU is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear23.94%
Cloudy64.32%
Rain7.99%
Windy3.43%
Other0.32%

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DT6 6NU

Active
None

Postcode Details for DT6 6NU

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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