Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Dorchester
City in Dorset, United Kingdom
Overview
Dorchester, Dorset's historic county town, combines rich Roman and Victorian heritage with a peaceful small-town atmosphere. The city offers fascinating museums, quirky markets, and scenic riverside walks, perfect for culture lovers and countryside explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Dorset
Population
996
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.72°, -2.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,433
Local Cost
$1,437
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
25.6°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
902 mm
Internet Speed
119 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
199.0
Airport
YEO
Distance
36 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.