Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BROWNS CRESCENT, DT3 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNS CRESCENT, DT3 4AH.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT3 4AH spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 102.1% year-on-year.

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

DT3 4AH is a safe, established residential area on Browns Crescent, 0.1km from Putton in Chickerell. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 102.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00183049 (shared with 10 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 DT3 4AH. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 207,000

15 sales · Mean £ 205,122

Semi-Detached

£ 266,000

1 sales · Mean £ 266,000

Detached

£ 294,500

4 sales · Mean £ 297,275

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

DT3 4AH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4
Bicycle theft2

school Local Schools

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Chickerell Primary Academy

Good404 pupils0.5 km
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Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Inadequate1521 pupils1.0 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.3 km
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Southill Primary School

Good213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Brewer’s Bakes0.3 km
  • Central Stores0.9 km
  • CHESIL BEACH FILLING STATION1.0 km
  • JEWSON LTD1.0 km
  • Just Amore0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Seaview Farm0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Turks Head Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • ART HOUSE0.8 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • CAFE MONET LTD0.5 km
  • ECO-BITES0.6 km
  • Granby Diner0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Daniels Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD0.6 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Slice of Paradise Pizza0.7 km
  • Weymouth Caddy Shack0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth2.8 km
  • Upwey3.7 km
  • Dorchester South10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Drake Avenue0.2 km
  • Drake Avenue0.3 km
  • Willowbed Hall0.3 km
  • Willowbed Hall0.3 km
  • Lower Way0.5 km