Postcode DT2 8RY is located in a rural town, within the Puddletown & Lower Winterborne 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 28.7 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 Moreton (Dorset) located about 3.5 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 21,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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 8RY.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 8RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £846,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £319,000 |
10 year median price trend in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne
In the DT2 8RY postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 8RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 27-29 High Street, Puddletown, DT2 8RT | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.