Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 4BQ 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 4BQ is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Buckland Ripers in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT3 4BQ represents 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.



Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BQ 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 4BQ. 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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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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Radipole Primary School

Good438 pupils1.5 km
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Chickerell Primary Academy

Good404 pupils1.6 km
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Southill Primary School

Good213 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upwey2.3 km
  • Weymouth3.5 km
  • Dorchester South9.0 km