DT1 2JH

a postcode in Dorset

Introduced in January 1980

DT1 2JH	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with DT1 2JH

Margaret Place - 22 properties, USRN 43201590

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 43201593

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.71 / 50°42'35"N

Longitude: -2.4537 / 2°27'13"W

UTM Reference: 30U 538575 5617716

OS Easting: 368064

OS Northing: 90137

OS Grid: SY680901

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR PY.5X1L

Mapcode Global: FRA 57R6.FWV

Open Location Code: 9C2VPG5W+XG

Maidenhead Locator System: IO80sr50

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 7a2

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
Established but Challenged
Industry Associations

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 20481 / 32844

7th decile
somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for DT1 2JH on Sunday 14 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	03:02
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:10
Sunrise	04:56
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:10
Sunset	21:23
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:09
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:18

Hours of daylight today	04:26 to 21:53
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:53 to 04:26
Moon Phase	New Moon
Moon Rises	02:37
Moon sets	20:36

For a full sun and moon calendar for DT1 2JH, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DT1 2JH

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
3 April 2024	6 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£385,000
2 February 2024	8 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£307,500
4 January 2024	22 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£360,000
23 January 2023	20 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£180,000
5 October 2017	22 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£254,000
25 August 2017	14 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£154,500
22 July 2013	14 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£135,000
31 August 2012	6 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£195,000
21 December 2009	1 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£209,250
9 May 2008	2 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£202,000
7 December 2006	1 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£224,000
1 February 2006	20 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£119,995
21 October 2005	14 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£122,500
23 January 2004	20 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£91,500
16 December 2003	18 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£89,950
25 July 2003	20 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£80,500
8 December 2000	1 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£92,750
24 November 2000	22 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£93,000
18 August 2000	14 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£50,000
25 October 1996	1 Margaret Place, Dorchester DT1 2JH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£53,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for DT1 2JH

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

West Dorset

MP

Edward Morello Liberal Democrat

Dorset Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Dorchester West

Councillors

Les Fry Independent

Andy Canning Liberal Democrats

DT1 2JH also falls within the Civil Parish of Dorchester, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DT1 2JH

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00104085		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01020526	West Dorset 009C	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02004277	West Dorset 009	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E02007007	Dorset 032	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	21 March 2021	ONS
E04003533	Dorchester	Civil Parishes	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E05012698	Dorchester West	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	2 May 2019	DLUHC
E06000059	Dorset	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 April 2019	DLUHC
E12000009	South West	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001575	West Dorset	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000039	Dorset	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000046	Dorchester & Weymouth	Travel to Work Areas	Other	1 January 2009	ONS
E33049581		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000009	Dorset	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	7 July 2011	BEIS
E38000045	NHS Dorset CCG	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2015	ODS
E40000006	South West	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2018	ODS
E54000041	Dorset	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 April 2016	NHS
E56000016	Wessex	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 September 2016	NHS England
E63013878	Dorchester (Dorset)	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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