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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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