Drew Close Bradpole, Dorset
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT6), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43200440.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 12.6 km (7.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Gardens, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ammonite Health Partnership, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £342,500 | £335,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £279,000 | £265,000 | £293,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £265,225 | £247,950 | £282,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £239,975 | £230,000 | £249,950 |
| 2012 | 3 | £220,000 | £192,000 | £275,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £190,000 | £180,000 | £200,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £198,500 | £197,000 | £200,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £183,750 | £165,000 | £215,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2022 | 10 DT6 3JG | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 18 DT6 3JG | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2021 | 11 DT6 3JG | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2018 | 8 DT6 3JG | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 11 DT6 3JG | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2016 | 14 DT6 3JG | Detached | £247,950 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 10 DT6 3JG | Detached | £282,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2015 | 8 DT6 3JG | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 27 May 2015 | 3 DT6 3JG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2012 | 1 DT6 3JG | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | 8 DT6 3JG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 18 May 2012 | 19 DT6 3JG | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2010 | 10 DT6 3JG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 1 DT6 3JG | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2009 | 6 DT6 3JG | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 1 DT6 3JG | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 19 DT6 3JG | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 6 May 2004 | 15 DT6 3JG | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | 7 DT6 3JG | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 19 DT6 3JG | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2003 | 11 DT6 3JG | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 12 DT6 3JG | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2003 | 4 DT6 3JG | Detached | £187,500 | |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 9 DT6 3JG | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | 10 DT6 3JG | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2002 | 5 DT6 3JG | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 4 DT6 3JG | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 16 DT6 3JG | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 12 DT6 3JG | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 5 May 1999 | 15 DT6 3JG | Detached | £93,000 | |
| 12 Apr 1999 | 17 DT6 3JG | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 16 DT6 3JG | Detached | £64,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 15 DT6 3JG | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 24 Jan 1997 | 18 DT6 3JG | Semi-detached | £71,500 | |
| 23 May 1996 | 14 DT6 3JG | Detached | £65,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 17 October 2026 to 22 October 2026: DORSET COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 18 m and 24 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT6 3JG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DT6 3XJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maiden Newton 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Head Bradpole | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bridport | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 47.7 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 70.9 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ammonite Health Partnership | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | John Lumley & Simon Wood Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridport Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bridport Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Riverside Gardens 1.4 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,990 m² | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 240 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 200m north east of Holy Trinity Church, a scheduled monument, 360 m north-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 200m north east of Holy Trinity Church | Scheduled monument | 360 m north-east |
| Downe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 370 m north-east |
| Spray Copse | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| East Beach | Beach | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Hope Corner | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 18 |
2 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bridport Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMANS BUTCHERS SHOP DT6 3HS | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| St James Park Care Home DT6 3EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| 6 FISHWEIR FIELDS DT6 3HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Holy Trinity Church, Bradpole Brunch DT6 3JA | Other catering premises | 240 m | Exempt | |
| BRADPOLE SOCIAL CLUB DT6 3JA | Other catering premises | 250 m | Exempt | |
| SINS CATERING DT6 3EX | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Seals Cove | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| BENMASTER DT6 3DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Rise Bakery DT6 3UX | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Close (11); On or near Court Close (5); On or near St Andrew'S Road (4); On or near Fishweir Lane (3); On or near King William Head (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Trinity Way · Village Road · Spring Close · Court Close · Middle Street · Fishweir Lane · Fox Close · White Close · Pageants Close · Fishweir Fields · Church Close · King William Head
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.