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Charminster St Mary's

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About

Charminster St Mary's ward is a residential area located just north of Dorchester's town centre. It is primarily composed of suburban housing, ranging from post-war developments to more modern estates. The ward is bordered by the River Cerne to the west and includes the village of Charminster itself, which forms its historic core. Local amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and several shops serving the immediate community.

The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and open fields, with the area retaining a semi-rural feel on its fringes. A notable local landmark is the medieval Church of St Mary the Virgin, which stands at the centre of the old village. The ward provides a quiet living environment while remaining within easy reach of Dorchester's larger facilities and transport links.

Area overview

On average Charminster St Mary's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charminster St Mary's is £57,131 per year. There are 3 schools in Charminster St Mary's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Charminster St Mary's is home to around 5,165 people, with a population density of about 83.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charminster St Mary's Population
5,165
Population density
83 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.27(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-69%)
Public order
3.29(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.52(-61%)
Vehicle crime
2.32(-20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,912
95.08%
Other White
95
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.48%
Irish
22
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.41%
Total population: 5,166

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,638
37.94%
Level 3 (A level)
779
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
594
13.76%
No qualifications
572
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
386
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 4,317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
971
43.25%
Owns with a mortgage
629
28.02%
Other social rented
279
12.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
11.67%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.27%
Total households: 2,245

Property prices in Charminster St Mary's

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £349,750 in Charminster St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £1,190,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charminster St Mary's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charminster St Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£508,500
Flats10£184,000
Semi-Detached25£330,000
Terraced15£285,000

10 years median price trend in Charminster St Mary's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charminster St Mary's.

All postcodes in Charminster St Mary's

DT29RR

Weir View

DT29RA

Brook Close

DT29NL

Church Lane

DT29RJ

Herrison Road

DT29UF

Greville Court

DT29FG

Rowan Walk

DT29SN

Gascoyne Lane

DT29TB

Herrison Road

DT29UQ

Harvest Hill

DT27SH

Charminster St Mary's

DT29NB

Dorchester Road

DT29QW

Greenacre

DT29QN

East Hill

DT29TN

Old Vicarage Close

DT28XX

Newcombe Lane

DT29SS

Glebe Fields

DT29RE

Meadow View

DT29TJ

Brownes Place

DT29UD

Deverel Road

DT29XY

Poplar Drive

DT27AB

Charminster St Mary's

DT29FP

Herrison Road

DT29UT

Maple Drive

DT27AD

Fry's Lane

DT27SQ

Old Sherborne Road

DT29FU

Pasture Lane

DT29RD

West Hill

DT29RH

Old Sherborne Road

DT29GZ

Drakes Lane

DT29NP

Dorchester Road

DT28QD

Hollow Hill

DT28QN

Charminster St Mary's

DT29FD

Hornbeam Road

DT29QX

Hill View

DT29SE

Charminster St Mary's

DT29SX

Sawyers Lane

DT29SZ

Granary Hill

DT27SD

Slyer's Lane

DT29DX

Charminster St Mary's

DT29FW

Rickyard Close

DT29FZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT29PZ

Westleaze

DT29TQ

Bull Close

DT29WE

The Green

DT29FN

Chestnut Road

DT29QY

Weir View

DT29SB

Church Lane

DT29RZ

Dorchester Road

DT29UG

Sherren Avenue

DT28PX

Charminster St Mary's

DT29NW

Long Ash Lane

DT29UU

Hawthorn Road

DT29QE

Cocklands

DT28PR

Slyer's Lane

DT29DZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT27SE

Charminster St Mary's

DT29NA

Dorchester Road

DT29QR

Church Lane

DT28PU

Maurward Close

DT28QB

Birkin Garden Cottages

DT29FS

Longhorn Hill

DT29XE

Hawthorn Road

DT29FF

Cypress Road

DT29NG

Dorchester Road

DT27RY

Charminster St Mary's

DT29FB

Elm Lane

DT29FX

Wheatlands

DT29RF

Charminster St Mary's

DT28XW

Church Lane

DT29FJ

Mulberry Gardens

DT29NE

Rural Lane

DT29QJ

York Close

DT29NF

Dorchester Road

DT29NQ

Southover

DT29XX

Birch Way

DT29NJ

Charminster St Mary's

DT29PX

Burn View

DT29UA

Sherren Avenue

DT27SG

New Buildings

DT29GA

Sheridan Rise

DT29SW

Higher Muckleford

DT29UY

Hawthorn Road

DT29FQ

Willow View

DT29QH

Down End

DT29SD

Charminster St Mary's

DT29WG

The Square

DT29FT

Charminster St Mary's

DT29RS

Ash Hill

DT29TR

Furbers Paddock

DT29XU

Laurel Way

DT27RZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT28PS

Stinsford Cottages

DT29SQ

Frome View

DT29UB

Strodes Lane

DT29UZ

Cedar Road

DT28QJ

Cuckoo Lane

DT29RB

Higher Charminster

DT29SH

Giles Close

DT29XT

Whitebeam Close

DT29FE

Laburnum Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.