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.
DT3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT3 postcode area.
24,583
48
£ 41,720 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bincombe Valley Primary School
Radipole Primary School
Westfield Arts College
Wyvern Academy
Chickerell Primary Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Wey Valley Academy
Portesham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- CHAPEL LANE STORES
- SPAR - Wessex Retail
- Higher Moor Farm
- Beals Independent Newsagent
- Argos Ltd
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- ABBEY HOUSE
- ABBOTSBURY SUB-TROPICAL GARDENS
- ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
- ART HOUSE
- Beefeater
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Daniels
- FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD
- Golden Bridge Takeaway
- Golden Flame
- Hidden Gem Kebab Shop
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Redlands Community Sports Hub
- Harvester Spyglass Inn
- J's Kitchen
- KINGS ARMS
- Springhead Pub
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Birch House Bed & Breakfast
- DANSEL GALLERY
- EAST FARM HOUSE
- Fox Crossing Bed & Breakfast
- Hudsons
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Lidl
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco Stores Limited
- + 1 more
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