High Street is in Puddletown, Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT2 8RX is located in the Puddletown & Lower Winterborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT2 8SG, DT2 8RY, DT2 8RZ, DT2 8SF, DT2 8SQ, DT2 8RU, DT2 8WY, DT2 8UZ, DT2 8SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT2 8RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT2 8RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18% | 24.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 59% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 43.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 11.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 40.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 97.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 94.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Chalk Valleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chalk Valleys and the 641st lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellcanto, 45 High Street, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-12 | £427,059 |
| Bellcanto, 45 High Street, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-06-02 | £445,012 |
| 45 High Street, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-10-23 | £395,138 |
| 45 High Street, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2002-08-01 | £364,988 |
| Maple Lodge, 43A High Street, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2002-07-31 | £559,338 |
DT2 8RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT2 8RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puddletown Church of England First School Dorchester Road , Puddletown DT2 8FZ | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown Puddletown , DT2 8SA | 2out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd The Walled Garden , Moreton DT2 8RH | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Vinny | 12 The Moor | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys C Of E Middle School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Puddletown Recreation Ground Three Lanes Way | grass pitches | 626 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.