--- entity_id: city:uk:geonames:2651101 entity_type: city name: Dorchester country_code: UK country: United Kingdom slug: dorchester canonical_url: https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/dorchester/ json_url: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/uk/dorchester.json markdown_url: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/uk/dorchester.md mcp_uri: immigrationdb://city/uk/dorchester snapshot_id: approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0 generated_at: 2026-09-12 last_verified: 2026-09-06 fact_count: 36 language_location_count: 0 employment_location_count: 0 city_intent_block_count: 1 usefulness_tier: answer_linked indexable: true metric_dictionary_url: https://immigrationdb.com/data/metrics.json license_url: https://immigrationdb.com/about/copyright/ citation_schema: immigrationdb-citation-v1 citation_canonical_url: https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/dorchester/ citation_title: "Dorchester, United Kingdom: salary, jobs" citation_author: ImmigrationDB citation_publisher: ImmigrationDB citation_snapshot_id: approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0 citation_version: approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0 citation_retrieval_date: 2026-09-12 citation_build_date: 2026-09-12 citation_license_url: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- # Dorchester Dorchester (Dorset) is a city in the United Kingdom. Population density was 3,917.9 people per km² in 2021. Owner occupation accounted for 64.7% of homes in March 2021. The employment rate was 53.2% in March 2021. In March 2021, the foreign population was 1,990. Its population was 21,360 in March 2021. The city covered 5.5 km² in December 2022. ## Answers Deterministic answers rendered from this page's published values. The JSON twin carries the machine-readable answer objects. ### How many people live in Dorchester? The published population was 21,360 people in March 2021. - City-scope resident count. Density, foreign-resident counts and the country-wide figure are separate rows in the table below. - Value: 21,360 people · Period: March 2021 - Claims: claim-885cba3757ae ### Is the air quality good in Dorchester? The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. - Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ. - Value: 6.1 µg/m³ · Period: 2025 - Claims: claim-41af55b80850 ### What is the unemployment rate in Dorchester? The unemployment rate is 4.4 % (2025-2026). - Value: 4.4 % · Period: 2025-2026 - Claims: claim-f95df745dee2 ## Climate Annual PM2.5 was 6.05 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 5.43 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 10.7 µg/m³ in 2025. ## Facts | Metric | metric_id | Value | Scope | Observed | Verified | Freshness | Lane | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Foreign residents | `foreign_population_total` | 1,990 people | city | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-15 | stale | verified | [1] | | Population (built-up area) | `g01_population_total` | 21,360 people | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-06 | stale | supplemental | [1] | | Population | `population_total` | 21,360 people | city | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-15 | stale | verified | [1] | | Dwellings | `g05_dwellings_total` | 10,000 count | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] | | Gigabit broadband availability | `broadband_gigabit_availability_percent` | 88.43 % | place | not stated | 2026-07-15 | unknown | supplemental | [2] | | Employment rate | `g03_employment_rate_pct` | 53.2 % | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [3] | | Superfast broadband availability | `g10_superfast_broadband_availability_pct` | 99.66 % | place | not stated | 2026-07-15 | unknown | supplemental | [2] | | Median gross salary (regional) | `salary_median_gross_regional_eur_month` | 3,536 EUR/month | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-27 | stale | verified | [4] | | Unemployment rate | `unemployment_total_percent` | 4.4 % | city | 2025-12-31 | 2026-08-26 | aging | verified | [5] | | NO₂ — annual mean | `air_quality_no2_annual_ug_m3` | 5.43 µg/m³ | city | 2025 | 2026-07-15 | aging | verified | [6] | | PM10 — annual mean | `air_quality_pm10_annual_ug_m3` | 10.73 µg/m³ | city | 2025 | 2026-07-15 | aging | verified | [7] | | PM2.5 — annual mean | `air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m3` | 6.05 µg/m³ | city | 2025 | 2026-07-15 | aging | verified | [8] | | Average daytime high by month | `climate_monthly_high_c` | Jan 8.7 · Feb 8.4 · Mar 9.7 · Apr 11.9 · May 14.5 · Jun 17 · Jul 19 · Aug 19.4 · Sep 18.1 · Oct 15 · Nov 11.9 · Dec 9.6 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-01 | stale | verified | [9] | | Average night-time low by month | `climate_monthly_low_c` | Jan 5.2 · Feb 4.7 · Mar 5.6 · Apr 7 · May 9.5 · Jun 12.2 · Jul 14.3 · Aug 14.8 · Sep 13.4 · Oct 11.1 · Nov 8.2 · Dec 6 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-01 | stale | verified | [9] | | Average temperature by month | `climate_monthly_mean_c` | Jan 7 · Feb 6.6 · Mar 7.7 · Apr 9.4 · May 12 · Jun 14.6 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 17.1 · Sep 15.7 · Oct 13.1 · Nov 10.1 · Dec 7.8 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-01 | stale | verified | [9] | | Average precipitation by month | `climate_monthly_precip_mm` | Jan 74.1 · Feb 52.6 · Mar 46.3 · Apr 47.6 · May 42.7 · Jun 41.1 · Jul 36.9 · Aug 47.2 · Sep 46.2 · Oct 76.4 · Nov 82.6 · Dec 78.6 mm | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-01 | stale | verified | [9] | | Area | `area_km2` | 5.45 km² | per_bua | 2022-12 | 2026-07-06 | stale | supplemental | [1] | | City area | `city_area_km2` | 5.45 km² | city | 2022-12 | 2026-07-15 | stale | verified | [10] | | Owner-occupied homes | `g02_owner_occupied_share_pct` | 64.65 % | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] | | GP practices | `g04_gp_practice_count` | 5 count | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [11] | | GP practices per 10,000 residents | `g04_gp_practices_per_10k_population` | 2.34 per 10,000 people | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [11] | | Residents born abroad | `g05_foreign_born_share_pct` | 9.3 % | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] | | G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct | `g07_bachelors_or_higher_share_pct` | 37.1 % | city | 2021-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [12] | | Schools | `g07_school_count` | 8 count | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [13] | | Schools per 10,000 residents | `g07_schools_per_10k_population` | 3.75 per 10,000 people | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [13] | | Violent crime per 100,000 residents | `g08_violent_crime_rate_per_100k` | 2,018 per 100,000 | per_bua_polygon | 2026-04 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [14] | | Burglary per 100,000 residents | `g09_burglary_rate_per_100k` | 145.1 per 100,000 | per_bua_polygon | 2026-04 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [14] | | G09 Total Workers 16plus | `g09_total_workers_16plus` | 9,570 workers | city | 2021-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [12] | | Median age | `median_age_years` | 48 years | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] | | Population density | `population_density_per_km2` | 3,918 people/km² | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-14 | stale | verified | [1] | | Primary School Count | `primary_school_count` | 16 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [15] | | School Count | `school_count` | 24 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [15] | | Universities | `universities_count` | 0 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [16] | | Airport Direct Destinations Count | `airport_direct_destinations_count` | 17 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [17] | | Nearest Major Airport Distance Km | `nearest_major_airport_distance_km` | 42 km | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [18] | | Nearest Major Airport Iata | `nearest_major_airport_iata` | BOH | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [18] | Every row keeps the value, unit, geographic scope, observation date, verification date and the numbered source below. A missing metric means the city does not publish it; nothing is imputed. ## Public employment service - [Jobcentre Plus](https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus) — Job Search, Unemployment Claim This is a country-level service, not proof of a physical office in this city. ## Healthcare access Migrants can receive medical care in Dorchester when the country-wide insurance or residence conditions are met. City capacity facts do not determine personal eligibility. - Public healthcare access for foreign residents: Yes — [official source](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care) ## Country-wide rules Visa, benefit, tax and healthcare eligibility rules are published on the [United Kingdom country page](https://immigrationdb.com/countries/united-kingdom/). ## International community Citizenship, country of birth, language and ancestry are kept as separate source-native dimensions. ### Country of birth - Europe: EU countries: 690 (3.2%) - Non-EU countries (including British Overseas): 1,300 (6.1%) - Europe: United Kingdom: 19,365 (90.7%) - Population universe: Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 - Period: 2021 Census - Source: https://www.ons.gov.uk/file?uri=/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/datasets/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021/2021/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021.xlsx ## Sources 1. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/file?uri=/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/datasets/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021/2021/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021.xlsx 2. www.ofcom.org.uk — Independent source — https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/connected-nations-20252/data-downloads-2025 3. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/visualisations/dvc2257a/fig9/datadownload.xlsx 4. www.ons.gov.uk — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/datasets/placeofresidencebylocalauthorityashetable8 5. www.nomisweb.co.uk — Official source — https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/api/v01/dataset/NM_17_5.data.csv?geography=TYPE423&variable=83&measures=20599&time=latest 6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration — Official source — https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/laqm-background-maps.php?view=data&action=data&bkgrd-region=Southern_England&bkgrd-pollutant=no2&bkgrd-year=2025&year=2021 7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration — Official source — https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/laqm-background-maps.php?view=data&action=data&bkgrd-region=Southern_England&bkgrd-pollutant=pm10&bkgrd-year=2025&year=2021 8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration — Official source — https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/laqm-background-maps.php?view=data&action=data&bkgrd-region=Southern_England&bkgrd-pollutant=pm25&bkgrd-year=2025&year=2021 9. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ISLE OF PORTLAND — Official source — https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/Region-6-WMO-Normals-9120/UnitedKingdom/CSV/IsleOfPortland_03857.csv 10. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. — Official source — https://services1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/rest/services/BUA_2022_GB/FeatureServer/0/query 11. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates — Official source — https://digital.nhs.uk/services/organisation-data-service/data-search-and-export/csv-downloads/gp-and-gp-practice-related-data 12. Office for National Statistics — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/articles/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareas/census2021 13. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract — Official source — https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Downloads 14. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary — Official source — https://data.police.uk/api/crimes-street/all-crime 15. Department for Education (GIAS) — Official source — https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Downloads 16. Office for Students — Official source — https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/for-providers/registering-with-the-ofs/the-ofs-register/ 17. OpenFlights — Official source — https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpatokal/openflights/master/data/routes.dat 18. OurAirports — Official source — https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv ## Cite This citation identifies the ImmigrationDB compilation/page. Underlying source publishers and datasets retain their own terms; inspect the Sources section and cite those records separately. ### APA ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). 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