Aspen Road is in Charlton Down, Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT2 9FH is located in the Charminster St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, DT2 9FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT2 9FL, DT2 9FF, DT2 9FG, DT2 9FD, DT2 9UJ, DT2 9FB, DT2 9UD, DT2 9UE, DT2 9FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT2 9FH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 48.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 51.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 9FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 19.1% | 29.8% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.9% | 53.6% | -15.3% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 60.7% | 46.9% | -13.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 35.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 13.9% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around DT2 9FH this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 44.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 93% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 89.5% | 91.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 92.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Road was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% higher than the Chalk Valleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chalk Valleys and the 417th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aspen Road, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £471,500 | 2025-10-02 | £471,500 |
| 8 Aspen Road, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-11-30 | £277,356 |
| 18 Aspen Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-01-27 | £302,400 |
| 5 Aspen Road, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-17 | £494,012 |
| 20 Aspen Road, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-05-07 | £305,099 |
DT2 9FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster West Hill , Charminster DT2 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORSTON CLINC | Forston Clinic Herrison Road | 115 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Down Health & Fitness Centre SHERREN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Charlton Down Cricket Club The Cricket Pavilion The Cricket Pavilion | grass pitches | 555 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.