Postcode DT2 7RZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Charminster St Mary's 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 Dorchester West located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 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 1.6% 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 7RZ.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 7RZ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £521,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charminster St Mary's
In the DT2 7RZ postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 7RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.