The UK Postcode Database

DT6 4LX

a postcode in Dorset

Introduced in January 1980
DT6 4LX 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 DT6 4LX

Chapel Street - 26 properties, USRN 43200480

Church Lane - 1 property, USRN 43210322

Brook Street - 1 property, USRN 43200485

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.7217 / 50°43'17"N

Longitude: -2.7143 / 2°42'51"W

UTM Reference: 30U 520168 5618911

OS Easting: 349675

OS Northing: 91581

OS Grid: SY496915

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR PQ.64XV

Mapcode Global: FRA 5765.GCV

Open Location Code: 9C2VP7CP+M7

Maidenhead Locator System: IO80pr43

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2b1

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Rural Amenity
  • Ageing Rural Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 18171 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for DT6 4LX on Saturday 20 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 03:02
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:11
Sunrise 04:57
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:12
Sunset 21:27
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:13
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:22
Hours of daylight today04:27 to 21:57
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:57 to 04:27
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises 10:24
Moon sets 23:48

For a full sun and moon calendar for DT6 4LX, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DT6 4LX

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
20 October 2022 Conifers, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £517,500
18 February 2022 The Haven, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £314,000
20 December 2021 Sunnybank, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £670,500
22 November 2019 2, Manor Court Cottages, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Semi-detached Freehold £363,700
15 August 2018 2, Gullivers Cottages, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £250,000
20 September 2016 Honeysuckle, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £470,000
23 December 2015 Sunnybank, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £355,000
4 September 2015 Vine Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £580,000
7 August 2015 Birdcombe Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £340,000
26 May 2015 The Nook, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £318,000
5 September 2013 Periwinkle Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £400,000
21 August 2013 2, Gullivers Cottages, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £205,000
4 May 2012 Vine Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £570,000
6 December 2010 1, Gullivers Cottages, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £199,950
4 December 2007 Periwinkle Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £440,000
30 November 2007 Fairings, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £590,850
9 August 2007 Barton House, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £440,000
25 January 2007 The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Semi-detached Freehold £151,555
31 August 2006 Cuckoo Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £299,950
7 September 2005 Honeysuckle, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £340,000
10 August 2004 Vine Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £420,000
4 July 2003 1, Gullivers Cottages, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £133,000
21 May 2003 Cuckoo Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £250,000
24 January 2003 The Old Manor Farm, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Semi-detached Freehold £275,000
4 April 2002 Fairings, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £210,000
18 February 2002 The Haven, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £155,000
23 May 2001 Conifers, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £205,000
29 September 2000 Cuckoo Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £165,000
4 February 2000 Cuckoo Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £105,000
27 October 1998 Conifers, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £105,000
20 August 1998 Cuckoo Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £105,000
27 February 1998 2, Gullivers Cottages, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £80,000
29 October 1997 Periwinkle Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £129,950
15 September 1997 Birdcombe Cottage, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £82,500
19 August 1996 The Haven, Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6 4LX Detached Freehold £87,500

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 DT6 4LX

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

West Dorset

MP

Edward Morello Liberal Democrat

Dorset Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Chesil Bank

Councillor

Sally Holland Liberal Democrats

DT6 4LX also falls within the Civil Parish of Shipton Gorge, 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 DT6 4LX

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00103978 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01020507 Dorset 029A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02004275 Dorset 029 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04013386 Shipton Gorge Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2024 DLUHC
E05015780 Chesil Bank Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 2 May 2024 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
E30000178 Bridport Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33049571 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
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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