Postcode DT2 7TS 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.0 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 Maiden Newton located about 5.4 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 31.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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 7TS.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 7TS 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Chalk Valleys area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £597,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chalk Valleys
In the DT2 7TS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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.
Elected local representatives for DT2 7TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jill Haynes
Chalk Valleys - Elected 2 May 2024
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.