Postcode DT2 9QG is located in a rural town, 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.8 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 West located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.5% 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 9QG.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 9QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9QG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE VC First School, Charminster | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 9QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Charminster Stores | 19 Cocklands, Dorchester, DT2 9QE | Walking directions to Charminster Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.