Postcode DT2 9QU 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has an average 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 19 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from DT2 9QU.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 9QU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £335,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Charminster St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £473,250 | £328 |
| Terraced | 16 | £322,500 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £318,000 | £366 |
| Flats | 9 | £192,500 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £410,000 | £182,000 | £237,500 | £272,500 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £175,000 | £286,000 | £238,000 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £165,000 | £278,750 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | £429,995 | £145,000 | £275,000 | £225,000 |
| 2020 | £429,995 | £180,000 | £344,995 | £247,500 |
| 2021 | £464,500 | £185,000 | £323,498 | £258,750 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £195,000 | £329,625 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £535,000 | £192,500 | £375,000 | £302,500 |
| 2024 | £527,500 | £174,000 | £367,500 | £278,000 |
| 2025 | £519,000 | £183,750 | £330,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | £282,000 | £330,000 | £332,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £197 | £266 | £260 |
| 2017 | £251 | £190 | £268 | £305 |
| 2018 | £278 | £181 | £287 | £265 |
| 2019 | £296 | £215 | £305 | £243 |
| 2020 | £296 | £182 | £315 | £254 |
| 2021 | £317 | £207 | £327 | £248 |
| 2022 | £372 | £247 | £318 | £302 |
| 2023 | £377 | £226 | £387 | £363 |
| 2024 | £392 | £230 | £355 | £281 |
| 2025 | £327 | £213 | £366 | £293 |
| 2026 | £323 | £186 | £291 | £354 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 9QU.
In the DT2 9QU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE VC First School, Charminster | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 9QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Charminster Stores | 19 Cocklands, Dorchester, DT2 9QE | Walking directions to Charminster Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for DT2 9QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Taylor
Charminster St Mary's - Elected 2 May 2024
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT2 9QU records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around DT2 9QU in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £335,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to DT2 9QU, including St Mary's CofE VC First School, Charminster (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DT2 9QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,586 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT2 9QU is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Taylor (Liberal Democrats).
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.