DT3 4DP is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Close, 0.2km from Chickerell in Chickerell. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00104020 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW CLOSE, DT3 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW CLOSE, DT3 4DP.
335
46
£ 43,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT3 4DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DT3 4DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4DP. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4DP has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Chickerell Primary Academy
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.4 km
- East Fleet Farm Shop0.9 km
- Just Amore0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- What Kate Baked0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaview Farm0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Turks Head Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- CAFE MONET LTD0.9 km
- LUGGER INN0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth3.6 km
- Upwey3.9 km
- Dorchester South10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Close0.1 km
- Meadow Close0.1 km
- Turk's Head0.2 km
- Turks Head0.2 km
- Dental Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34DP · Data under Open Government Licence