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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 31 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
31
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
19.75(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-58%)
Public order
2.52(-61%)
Other theft
1.74(-69%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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
Detached30£533,000
Flats13£192,500
Semi-Detached25£330,000
Terraced11£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

DT29TS

Wrackle Close

DT29SG

Toli Mill

DT29RL

Hawthorn Road

DT29FQ

Willow View

DT29SH

Giles Close

DT29FT

Charminster St Mary's

DT29TJ

Brownes Place

DT29FL

Magnolia Drive

DT29TL

Yew Tree Lane

DT29FH

Aspen Road

DT29UB

Strodes Lane

DT27SG

New Buildings

DT28QE

The Plain

DT29UW

Ryelands Way

DT29FX

Wheatlands

DT29RF

Charminster St Mary's

DT29WA

The Rise

DT29UD

Deverel Road

DT29NN

North Park

DT29XX

Birch Way

DT29RQ

Dorchester Road

DT29QH

Down End

DT29QE

Cocklands

DT29TX

Ash Hill

DT28PZ

Bockhampton Lane

DT29WD

Church View

DT29NH

Charminster St Mary's

DT29FD

Hornbeam Road

DT27AB

Charminster St Mary's

DT29UR

Oak Road

DT29NA

Dorchester Road

DT29WE

The Green

DT29QF

Vicarage Lane

DT29UG

Sherren Avenue

DT29UQ

Harvest Hill

DT29TZ

Dorchester Road

DT29WB

Magiston Street

DT28QD

Hollow Hill

DT29SN

Gascoyne Lane

DT29SP

Charminster St Mary's

DT29UY

Hawthorn Road

DT29XE

Hawthorn Road

DT29FS

Longhorn Hill

DT27SD

Slyer's Lane

DT29SE

Charminster St Mary's

DT29QQ

Ellerslie Close

DT29QB

Broken Cross

DT29PL

Sheridan Close

DT29FZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT27SH

Charminster St Mary's

DT29QS

North Street

DT29PY

Charlotte Close

DT29RA

Brook Close

DT29UP

Hawthorn Road

DT29NQ

Southover

DT29NB

Dorchester Road

DT29QJ

York Close

DT29QZ

North Street

DT28PT

Church Lane

DT29NJ

Charminster St Mary's

DT27RY

Charminster St Mary's

DT29RW

Highfield Close

DT29SJ

Giles Cross

DT29QU

Pound Close

DT29UH

Hawthorn Road

DT28XX

Newcombe Lane

DT29RS

Ash Hill

DT29NF

Dorchester Road

DT29SF

Charminster St Mary's

DT29RX

Mill Lane

DT29ET

Copyhold Lane

DT28QJ

Cuckoo Lane

DT29QW

Greenacre

DT29WP

Haydon Hill Close

DT29WH

Meadow Bottom

DT29QT

The Square

DT29TT

Manor Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.