Postcode DT2 8PS 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 South located about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and 1 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 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from DT2 8PS.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 8PS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8PS postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are 0 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Dorset Studio School | Studio schools | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Kingston Maurward College | Further education | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.