Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 4BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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

225

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Avg Age

51

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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

DT3 4BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 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.

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

DT3 4BP is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Buckland Ripers in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT3, DT3 4BP offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £408k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BP 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 4BP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 408,750

2 sales · Mean £ 408,750

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Outstanding1.5 km
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Wey Valley Academy

Inadequate932 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Higher Moor Farm0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upwey1.7 km
  • Weymouth4.3 km
  • Dorchester West7.8 km