Postcode DT2 9TZ 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 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% 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 Maiden Newton, about 2.4 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Frampton (Millennium Green).
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has an average 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 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 9TZ.
Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown near DT2 9TZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Frampton (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Frampton (Millennium Green) |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 9TZ.
In the DT2 9TZ postcode area, located within Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 9TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Church Lane, Dorset, DT2 9NN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9TZ, 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 9TZ records about 11 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 9TZ 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.
DT2 9TZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,264 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 9TZ 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.