Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NEW CLOSE COTTAGES, DT11 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CLOSE COTTAGES, DT11 0AU.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 44, DT11 0AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT11 0AU is a safe, established residential area on New Close Cottages, 0.3km from Milton Abbas in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Puddletown & Lower Winterborne ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT11 0AU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT11 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00103534 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT11 0AU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

3 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT11 0AU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Post Office And Stores0.8 km
  • Steeptonbill Farm0.8 km
  • Weddingcraft Dorset0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hambro Arms0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Tea Clipper0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moreton (Dorset)13.7 km
  • Wool15.9 km
  • Dorchester16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Catherines Well0.2 km
  • Catherines Well0.2 km