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Charminster St Mary's

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Charminster St Mary's Population

5,165

Population density

83 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,912

95.08%

Other White

1.84%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.48%

Irish

0.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.41%

Total population: 5,166

Economics

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

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

2.27%

Total households: 2,245

Property prices in Charminster St Mary's

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £347,375 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£517,000	£279,500	£410,000	£635,000	£950,000
Flats	10	£184,000	£100,713	£157,000	£221,250	£243,250
Semi-Detached	24	£324,000	£271,125	£297,500	£364,375	£419,250
Terraced	15	£285,000	£138,462	£254,975	£325,500	£453,500

10 years median price trend in Charminster St Mary's

All postcodes in Charminster St Mary's

DT29RX

Mill Lane

DT29QG

Vicarage Gardens

DT29FY

Artisan Drive

DT29GG

Charminster St Mary's

DT29SR

Carpenters Close

DT29UH

Hawthorn Road

DT29WB

Magiston Street

DT29TX

Ash Hill

DT29XZ

Poplar Drive

DT29ST

Locks Lane

DT29UW

Ryelands Way

DT29TY

Mill Lane

DT28PT

Church Lane

DT29QB

Broken Cross

DT29QQ

Ellerslie Close

DT29RT

Dorchester Road

DT29SF

Charminster St Mary's

DT29XA

Hawthorn Road

DT29WF

Penn Hill View

DT29SA

Church Lane

DT29UE

Meech Way

DT29NH

Charminster St Mary's

DT29QP

Mill Lane

DT29QT

The Square

DT28QA

Charminster St Mary's

DT29DY

Charminster St Mary's

DT29SJ

Giles Cross

DT29UN

Chestnut Road

DT27SA

Higher Burton Farm Cottage

DT29RL

Hawthorn Road

DT29US

Acacia Drive

DT29NN

North Park

DT29RN

North Street

DT29UX

Ryelands Way

DT29QF

Vicarage Lane

DT29RW

Highfield Close

DT29ET

Copyhold Lane

DT29UL

Cedar Road

DT29WH

Meadow Bottom

DT29QU

Pound Close

DT29SP

Charminster St Mary's

DT29WD

Church View

DT28FA

Cuckoo Lane

DT29FH

Aspen Road

DT29QZ

North Street

DT29UR

Oak Road

DT28PY

Church Lane

DT29QS

North Street

DT28PZ

Bockhampton Lane

DT28QE

The Plain

DT29FR

Barton Gardens

DT27AA

Charminster St Mary's

DT28QH

Bockhampton Lane

DT29SG

Toli Mill

DT29FL

Magnolia Drive

DT29PY

Charlotte Close

DT29QD

Symonds Court

DT29RU

Dorchester Road

DT29TL

Yew Tree Lane

DT29UJ

Ash Road

DT11UA

Charminster St Mary's

DT29ND

Dorchester Road

DT29QL

East Hill

DT29TZ

Dorchester Road

DT29PL

Sheridan Close

DT29RQ

Dorchester Road

DT29RY

Manor Close

DT29TT

Manor Lane

DT29WA

The Rise

DT27SF

Charminster St Mary's

DT29WP

Haydon Hill Close

DT27FR

Slyer's Lane

DT29QA

Westleaze Close

DT29RP

Wanchard Lane

DT29UP

Hawthorn Road

DT29SL

Poundbury Road

DT29TS

Wrackle Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Property prices in Charminster St Mary's

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