Postcode DT2 8PR 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 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 South located about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kings Road Park.
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 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 of residents in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £51,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DT2 8PR.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 8PR has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Road Park |
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 8PR postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.