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DT2 9BJ

Clay Lane

Chesil Bank

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Detailed insights for DT2 9BJ

Overview

Postcode DT2 9BJ is located in a rural village, within the Chesil Bank ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Burton Bradstock & Chideock area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £50,046 per year. The nearest station is Maiden Newton, about 7 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Burton Bradstock & Chideock has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Burton Bradstock & Chideock has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £50,046 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 9BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Burton Bradstock & Chideock near DT2 9BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
69.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.61(-56%)
Other theft
7.03(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.95(-60%)
Public order
2.16(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.62(-75%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
96.43%
Other White
6
2.38%
African
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Other
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
35.68%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.74%
No qualifications
24
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
56.41%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.97%
Other social rented
8
6.84%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Chesil Bank

Median price£401,961
Price per sq ft£380
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £508K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £401,961 (about £380 per square foot) in Chesil Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chesil Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£577,500£368
Semi-Detached13£370,000£383
Terraced14£272,500£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chesil Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesil Bank.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£285,000£325,000
2017£492,500£317,500£299,950
2018£511,250£345,000£230,000
2019£454,000£345,000£288,750
2020£525,000£335,000£290,000
2021£635,000£432,500£378,750
2022£573,000£430,000£400,000
2023£695,000£445,000£300,000
2024£570,000£381,250£345,000
2025£623,750£377,500£275,000
2026£500,000£297,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesil Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesil Bank.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£260£260
2017£308£319£306
2018£324£305£306
2019£348£279£312
2020£328£315£284
2021£361£358£339
2022£417£393£355
2023£413£302£374
2024£470£367£382
2025£399£385£327
2026£339£354£362
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesil Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chesil Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 9BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 9BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 20262, Clay Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9BJTerracedFreehold£235,000
26 Mar 20251, Clay Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9BJTerracedFreehold£267,500
27 Mar 2025Orchard Cottage, 2, Myrtle Close, Dorchester, DT2 9EHDetachedFreehold£610,000
31 Mar 20256, Napier Close, Dorchester, DT2 9BQTerracedFreehold£272,000
27 Apr 202612, Springfield, Dorchester, DT2 9TFTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the DT2 9BJ postcode area, located within Burton Bradstock & Chideock, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 9BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT2 9BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Crown Inn Community ShopChurch Street, Dorset, DT2 9BNWalking directions to The Crown Inn Community Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT2 9BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sally Anne Holland

Chesil Bank - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardChesil BankE05015780
ParishPuncknowleE04003587
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burton Bradstock & ChideockE02004275
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 029AE01020507
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 9BJ

Is DT2 9BJ (Burton Bradstock & Chideock) safe?

The area around DT2 9BJ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT2 9BJ?

The median sale price around DT2 9BJ in Burton Bradstock & Chideock is £401,961 (about £380 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT2 9BJ?

DT2 9BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT2 9BJ (Burton Bradstock & Chideock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT2 9BJ is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sally Anne Holland (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.