Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT3 postcode area.

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Population

24,583

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,720 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DT3 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.

home £301,291 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT3 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 677 active and 103 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT3 (22%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT3 are around £301k, down 17.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT3 at 176 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — 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 DT3 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 / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1694
Anti-social behaviour980
Shoplifting439
Criminal damage and arson313
Public order249

school Local Schools

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Bincombe Valley Primary School

Good323 pupils
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Radipole Primary School

Good438 pupils
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Westfield Arts College

Outstanding216 pupils
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Wyvern Academy

Good90 pupils
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Chickerell Primary Academy

Good404 pupils
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good313 pupils
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Wey Valley Academy

Inadequate932 pupils
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Portesham Church of England Primary School

Inadequate

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • CHAPEL LANE STORES
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail
  • Higher Moor Farm
  • Beals Independent Newsagent
  • Argos Ltd
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • ABBEY HOUSE
  • ABBOTSBURY SUB-TROPICAL GARDENS
  • ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
  • ART HOUSE
  • Beefeater
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Daniels
  • FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD
  • Golden Bridge Takeaway
  • Golden Flame
  • Hidden Gem Kebab Shop
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Redlands Community Sports Hub
  • Harvester Spyglass Inn
  • J's Kitchen
  • KINGS ARMS
  • Springhead Pub
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Birch House Bed & Breakfast
  • DANSEL GALLERY
  • EAST FARM HOUSE
  • Fox Crossing Bed & Breakfast
  • Hudsons
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco Stores Limited
  • + 1 more