Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT2 postcode area.

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Population

26,053

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,314 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DT2 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.

home £347,645 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT2 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 1117 active and 157 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT2 (35%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (23%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT2 are around £347k, down 15.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across DT2 is moderate at 104 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences961
Anti-social behaviour535
Other theft311
Criminal damage and arson260
Vehicle crime194

school Local Schools

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Broadmayne First School

Good138 pupils
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Cheselbourne Village School

Good50 pupils
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Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Outstanding75 pupils
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Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

Good150 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

Good167 pupils
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Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good84 pupils
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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

Good99 pupils
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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School

Outstanding70 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Spar
  • SPAR Maiden Newton
  • LANCOMBE COUNTRY COTTAGES
  • ACACIA CAKES
  • Dorset Artisan Cheeses
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • BED AND BREAKFAST
  • CHURCHVIEW GUEST HOUSE
  • COLESMOOR FARM
  • Copse Cottage B & B
  • FROME VALLEY HOUSE
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • ACORN INN
  • BLACK DOG
  • Brace of Pheasants
  • BULL INN
  • CERNE ABBAS CRICKET CLUBHOUSE
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Himalayan Terrace at Minterne
  • The Galley
  • ABBOTS
  • Artisans Pantry
  • Came Down Golf Club
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • RIVERSIDE TAKEAWAY
  • Scoops
  • Street Eats
  • Cafe on the Slopes
  • Maiden Castle Farm Catering
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Crossways Camc