Postcode DT2 7SF is located in a rural village, 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 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Baptist Church Garden.
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 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 7SF.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 7SF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.9 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Baptist Church Garden | Small | Walking directions to Baptist Church Garden |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £349,750 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 | 34 | £508,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £184,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charminster St Mary's
In the DT2 7SF postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 7SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.