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DT2 0LG

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Eggardon

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Overview

Postcode DT2 0LG is located in a rural village, within the Eggardon ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 per year. The nearest station is Chetnole, about 2.2 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 0LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 0LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chetnole located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
165
Population density
30.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.59(-80%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.64(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.32(-80%)
Other theft
0.88(-84%)
Public order
0.88(-87%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
93.33%
Other White
5
3.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
2.42%
Irish
2
1.21%
Total population: 165

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
36.81%
No qualifications
25
17.36%
Level 3 (A level)
25
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 144

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
60.27%
Owns with a mortgage
17
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
10.96%
Other forms of private rent
3
4.11%
Other social rented
1
1.37%
Total households: 73

Property prices in Eggardon

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£354
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £588K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Eggardon area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eggardon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£552,500£365
Semi-Detached9£322,500£478
Terraced19£312,250£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eggardon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eggardon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389,950£120,000£306,500£177,750
2017£445,000£156,750£288,750£225,000
2018£437,500£127,500£235,500£207,500
2019£412,500£137,000£315,000£197,000
2020£389,500£310,000£252,500
2021£465,000£130,000£323,000£245,000
2022£590,000£130,000£341,250£265,000
2023£596,500£358,750£300,000
2024£507,500£99,025£285,000£227,500
2025£515,000£126,000£341,000£312,250
2026£664,500£328,750£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eggardon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eggardon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£210£306£226
2017£285£276£260£262
2018£280£221£251£276
2019£278£215£296£258
2020£289£292£260
2021£334£216£307£271
2022£362£278£316£316
2023£358£368£350
2024£378£163£287£321
2025£359£221£375£346
2026£405£279£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eggardon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eggardon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 0LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 0LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20263, Holywell Cottages, Dorchester, DT2 0LQTerracedFreehold£252,500
10 Mar 2025Durbeyfield, Dorchester, DT2 0LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the DT2 0LG postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT2 0LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Neil Jeffrey Eysenck

Eggardon - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardEggardonE05015781
ParishFrome St. QuintinE04003539
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & PuddletownE02004272
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 022CE01020529
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 0LG

Is DT2 0LG (Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown) safe?

The area around DT2 0LG records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT2 0LG?

The median sale price around DT2 0LG in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £417,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT2 0LG?

DT2 0LG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,264 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT2 0LG (Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT2 0LG is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Jeffrey Eysenck (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.