Postcode DT2 7JL is located in a rural village, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.4 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 Maiden Newton located about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 7JL.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 7JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 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 | 25 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chalk Valleys
In the DT2 7JL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 7JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cerne Abbas Stores | 9 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, DT2 7JF | Walking directions to Cerne Abbas Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.