How much do houses cost in DT3 4BX?

The average property price in DT3 4BX is currently around £1.6M.

What is the population of DT3 4BX?

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

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 4BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. DT3 4BX's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £1.6M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DT3 4BX is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from East Shilvinghampton in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT3, DT3 4BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £1.6M.

Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BX 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 4BX. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Upwey3.9 km
Weymouth5.8 km
Dorchester West9.1 km