Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

CHAPEL LANE, DT2 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, DT2 0AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

367

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT2 0AD 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DT2 0AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 85% 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.

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

DT2 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chapel Lane, 0.1km from Maiden Newton in Maiden Newton. Administratively it sits within Eggardon ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT2, DT2 0AD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT2 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00104134 (shared with 13 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 DT2 0AD. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 421,250

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

DT2 0AD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

Good150 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • NO 64 THE NEWSAGENTS0.2 km
  • MAIDEN NEWTON STORES LTD.0.1 km
  • SPAR Maiden Newton0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chalk and Cheese0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • LE PETIT CANARD0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • RIVERSIDE TAKEAWAY0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maiden Newton0.3 km
  • Chetnole9.8 km
  • Dorchester West11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old School0.1 km
  • The Old School0.1 km
  • Chalk & Cheese0.1 km
  • Village Stores0.1 km
  • Bramble Cottage0.2 km