Postcode DT2 9TS 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 very low crime levels, with around 11.4 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 West located about 3.0 miles away.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from DT2 9TS.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 9TS 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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 | 30 | £533,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charminster St Mary's
In the DT2 9TS postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 9TS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.