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DT3 Area Report

Dorset

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£339,890
Median Price
Postcode district (DT3)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (DT3)
5
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DT3

Rental Yield
4.4
Price Growth
5.4
Safety
3.5
Schools
5.9
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (DT3)

Above-average crime levels, partly due to nearby retail/high-footfall areas.

71
Crimes/month
42
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-06: 68
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 50
2025-10: 62
2025-11: 68
2025-12: 54
2026-01: 59
2026-02: 38
2026-03: 65
2026-04: 79
2026-05: 69
2025-062026-05

↑ 47% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Dorset)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Dorset has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
7
employment
6
education
6
health
7
crime
7
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Dorset (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the DT3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£328,694
Dorset average
-0.7%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£519,963
Detached
£332,518
Semi-Detached
£267,302
Terraced
£170,958
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £154,215
01/12/2003: £172,358
01/12/2004: £193,549
01/12/2005: £199,490
01/12/2006: £216,019
01/12/2007: £237,315
01/12/2008: £201,715
01/12/2009: £207,994
01/12/2010: £214,962
01/12/2011: £215,952
01/12/2012: £215,485
01/12/2013: £221,830
01/12/2014: £236,634
01/12/2015: £250,948
01/12/2016: £259,516
01/12/2017: £277,397
01/12/2018: £275,000
01/12/2019: £278,357
01/12/2020: £293,920
01/12/2021: £315,029
01/12/2022: £344,488
01/12/2023: £331,650
01/12/2024: £330,986
01/12/2025: £328,694
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

3
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Special
5
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 5 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.9
Avg Attainment 8
-3.3% vs national (42.3)
36.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 25 secondary schools in Dorset

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DT3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£450,000
718 sales
Semi-detached
£330,000
435 sales
Terraced
£250,000
498 sales
Flat
£195,000
207 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Dorset. For the headline DT3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.7%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Dorset
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~3% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 3%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

20/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:4 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.7°C
Avg Temperature
1135mm
Annual Rainfall
2966h
Sunshine/Year
24.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: August
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 16.9°C, Clear skyHumidity: 78%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

36 rated establishments within 1 mile

5/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
36
Total Establishments
Wey Valley AcademySchool/college/university
5/5
Wyvern AcademySchool/college/university
5/5
Scallywags Childcare Centre LtdSchool/college/university
5/5
Weymouth BP M&S Simply FoodRetailers - other
5/5
WM Morrisons Supermarkets LimitedRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

7%
Renewable Energy
294g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 71.8%biomass 8.5%nuclear 8.2%wind 6.4%imports 5.1%solar 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

30m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 30m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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