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DT2 7PQ

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Chalk Valleys

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Detailed insights for DT2 7PQ

Overview

Postcode DT2 7PQ is located in a rural village, within the Chalk Valleys ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £54,495 per year. The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset), about 8.6 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £54,495 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 7PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine near DT2 7PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
44.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.76(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.31(-49%)
Possession of weapons
1.66(+141%)
Other theft
0.83(-85%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
95.77%
Other White
6
1.95%
Other Asian
3
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
37.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
18.6%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.83%
No qualifications
24
9.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
44.53%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.98%
Other social rented
12
8.76%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Chalk Valleys

Median price£432,500
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£339K – £596K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 (about £355 per square foot) in Chalk Valleys area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalk Valleys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£555,000£387
Semi-Detached11£422,000£354
Terraced13£290,000£332

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalk Valleys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalk Valleys.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£230,000£232,500
2017£487,500£280,000£260,000
2018£403,000£314,000£284,000
2019£465,500£267,500£292,000
2020£467,000£357,250£241,250
2021£491,250£378,750£325,000
2022£567,500£395,000£315,000
2023£580,000£380,000£308,000
2024£599,000£382,500£312,000
2025£560,000£325,000£322,000
2026£612,500£441,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalk Valleys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalk Valleys.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£259£264
2017£278£289£296
2018£282£264£236
2019£303£308£282
2020£290£252£293
2021£343£319£337
2022£387£353£323
2023£382£319£282
2024£346£312£370
2025£363£337£297
2026£402£350£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalk Valleys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chalk Valleys in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 7PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 7PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 20262, Old Fox Cottages, Dorchester, DT2 7PLTerracedFreehold£290,000
10 Jul 2025Orchard Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 7PGDetachedFreehold£485,000
31 Mar 2025The Den, Dorchester, DT2 7PNDetachedFreehold£680,000
10 Jul 2025Peck Mills, Aller Lane, Dorchester, DT2 7PXOtherFreehold£825,000

Schools

In the DT2 7PQ postcode area, located within Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 7PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT2 7PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBrewery Farm ShopCothayes Drove, Dorset, DT2 7PNWalking directions to Brewery Farm Shop

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 7PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jill Haynes

Chalk Valleys - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardChalk ValleysE05012687
ParishHiltonE04003414
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford FitzpaineE02004262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 014BE01020431
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 7PQ

Is DT2 7PQ (Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine) safe?

The area around DT2 7PQ records about 18 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near DT2 7PQ?

The median sale price around DT2 7PQ in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £432,500 (about £355 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT2 7PQ?

DT2 7PQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT2 7PQ (Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT2 7PQ is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jill Haynes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.