Miller's Close Dorchester, Dorset
83 addresses across 4 postcodes (DT1), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 43201647.
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Colliton Park, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 83 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Poundbury Doctors Surgery, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- FORMER HOSPITAL, MARABOUT BARRACKS, grade II
- FORMER RIDING SCHOOL, MARABOUT BARRACKS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former HMP Dorchester: up to 185 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages and car park, Friary Lane: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Wessex Water Site: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Damers School Site: up to 50 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 4 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT1 1ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 8 / 2 | possible |
| DT1 1YA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| DT1 1AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| DT1 1SU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 83 addresses are between 61 m and 77 m above sea level (69 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT1 1AH | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| DT1 1ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT1 1SU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT1 1YA | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dorchester West 97,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Dorchester South 466,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Upwey 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Triangle Industrial Estate Dorchester | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Top O Town Coach Park Dorchester | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Top O Town Car Park | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 43.4 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 76.2 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poundbury Doctors Surgery | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vespasian House | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorset County Hospital | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Dorchester, Wadham Cashzone | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Colliton Park 7,090 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Borough Gardens 2.0 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Great Field 12 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,810 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poundbury Camp, associated monuments and section of Roman aqueduct., a scheduled monument, 350 m west. 213 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 14 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poundbury Camp, associated monuments and section of Roman aqueduct. | Scheduled monument | 350 m west |
| Colliton Park Roman house | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Roman House | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| 42, High West Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Colliton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| 23 and 23A, High West Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Borough Gardens, Dorchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Dorchester Roman walls | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Town Walks, Dorchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Jubilee Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Fordington Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Miller's Orchard | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Square Coppice | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 77 | 83 |
6 of the street's 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damers First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dorchester Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Thomas Hardye School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Prince of Wales School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–9 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster | Primary | 4–9 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOPY-LOU'S DT1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| MOLE COUNTRY STORES DT1 1ST | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| Curiosity Kitchen DT1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Dorset Army Cadets - Captain Dutracy DT1 1SZ | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| JEWSON LTD DT1 2PG | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| ARTS CENTRE DT1 1XR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | Exempt | |
| LIDL UK DT1 1XU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| A35 CAFE DT1 1XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| The Sydney Arms DT1 2NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| RELIANCE CUSTODIAL SERVICES DT1 1XJ | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (5); On or near Poundbury Road (4); On or near Miller'S Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 8 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
- DT1 1ST: 79 addresses of 80 in the postcode
- DT1 1YA: 2 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- DT1 1AH: 1 address of 61 in the postcode
- DT1 1SU: 1 address
Nearby streets
Railway Triangle Park Homes · Miller's Close · Railway Triangle Industrial Estate · Prospect Road · West Mills Road · Plassey Close · Mountain Ash Road · School Lane · St Thomas Road · North Walk
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.