Is DT3 4BS a safe place to live?

Yes, DT3 4BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DT3 4BS?

The population for the DT3 4BS area is approximately 225 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT3 4BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

225

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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4/10

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5/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DT3 4BS — age 51, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT3 4BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Buckland Ripers in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00183074 (shared with 12 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 4BS. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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DT3 4BS has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour1

Violence and sexual offences1

Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Upwey2.5 km
Weymouth4.4 km
Dorchester West8.6 km

Bus Stops

Church Lane0.3 km
Church Lane0.3 km