DT3 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Lower Putton Lane, 0.4km from Putton in Chickerell. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT3 4BY is 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. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00104022 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER PUTTON LANE, DT3 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER PUTTON LANE, DT3 4BY.
365
44
£ 43,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DT3 4BY — age 44, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4BY. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Detached
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4BY has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Chickerell Primary Academy
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Southill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.4 km
- Just Amore0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Mud Sweat n Gears0.9 km
- Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Turks Head Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- CAFE MONET LTD0.8 km
- ECO-BITES0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- LUGGER INN0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD0.9 km
- Weymouth Caddy Shack0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth3.0 km
- Upwey3.4 km
- Dorchester South10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Way0.2 km
- Lower Way0.2 km
- Willowbed Hall0.2 km
- School Close0.2 km
- School Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34BY · Data under Open Government Licence