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Charminster St Mary's

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About

Charminster St Mary's is a ward located in the county of Dorset, England. It lies just north of the historic town of Dorchester, blending rural charm with proximity to urban amenities. The area is characterised by a mix of residential properties, open fields, and small local businesses. The River Cerne flows nearby, adding to the natural landscape.

The ward includes parts of the village of Charminster, known for its traditional thatched cottages and St Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes and scenic views, with connections to Dorset’s wider footpath network. Public transport links provide easy access to Dorchester, making it a practical location for commuters. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while benefiting from nearby services.

Area overview

On average Charminster St Mary's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 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 of residents in Charminster St Mary's is £51,500 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 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
Detached39£521,000
Flats13£195,000
Semi-Detached29£330,000
Terraced13£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

DT29RX

Mill Lane

DT29SR

Carpenters Close

DT29UH

Hawthorn Road

DT29WB

Dorchester Road

DT29ST

Locks Lane

DT29TX

Ash Hill

DT29UW

Ryelands Way

DT29XZ

Laurel Way

DT28PT

Church Lane

DT29TY

Mill Lane

DT29QB

East Hill

DT29QQ

Down End

DT29RT

Ash Hill

DT29SF

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29XA

Hawthorn Road

DT29NH

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29QP

Higher Charminster

DT29QT

The Square

DT29RR

Weir View

DT29WF

Meadow Bottom

DT28QA

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29DY

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29SA

Church Lane

DT29SJ

Gascoyne Lane

DT29UE

Herrison Road

DT29UN

Chestnut Road

DT27SA

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29RL

Hawthorn Road

DT29US

Acacia Drive

DT29NN

Church Lane

DT29QF

Ellerslie Close

DT29RN

Drakes Lane

DT29RW

Highfield Close

DT29UX

Ryelands Way

DT29ET

Copyhold Lane

DT29QU

Pound Close

DT29SP

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29UL

Acacia Drive

DT29WD

Church View

DT29WH

Meadow Bottom

DT28FA

Cuckoo Lane

DT29FH

Aspen Road

DT29QZ

North Street

DT29UR

Elm Lane

DT28PY

Church Lane

DT28PZ

Bockhampton Lane

DT28QE

The Plain

DT29FR

Barton Gardens

DT29QS

Church Lane

DT27AA

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT28QH

Bockhampton Lane

DT29FL

Magnolia Drive

DT29PY

Charlotte Close

DT29QD

East Hill

DT29RU

Dorchester Road

DT29SG

Frome View

DT29TL

Yew Tree Lane

DT29UJ

Ash Road

DT11UA

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29ND

Church Lane

DT29QL

East Hill

DT29RA

Brook Close

DT29TZ

Dorchester Road

DT27SF

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29PL

Brownes Place

DT29RQ

Dorchester Road

DT29RY

Manor Close

DT29TT

Manor Lane

DT29WA

The Rise

DT29WP

Haydon Hill Close

DT27FR

Slyer's Lane

DT29QA

Westleaze Close

DT29RP

Drakes Lane

DT29SL

Poundbury Road

DT29TS

Dorchester Road

DT29UP

Hawthorn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.