Postcode DT2 7FA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Chalk Valleys ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £51,500 per year. The nearest station is Chetnole located about 6.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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.
The average income of residents in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £51,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 7FA.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 7FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chetnole located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Chalk Valleys area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £326,500 |
10 year median price trend in Chalk Valleys
In the DT2 7FA postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.