Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 4BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DT3 4BU combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£738k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DT3 4BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Buckland Ripers in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, DT3 4BU is 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £738k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BU 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 4BU. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 738,000

1 sales · Mean £ 738,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

DT3 4BU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Higher Moor Farm0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upwey2.3 km
  • Weymouth4.5 km
  • Dorchester West8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.1 km
  • Church Lane0.1 km