Copyhold Lane is in Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT2 9LT is located in the Winterborne & Broadmayne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copyhold Lane, Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 9LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT2 9LP, DT2 9LU, DT2 9LS, DT2 9LR, DT2 9SU, DT2 9LX, DT2 9LW, DT2 9XD, DT2 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT2 9LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 37.7% | 12.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 41.4% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.5% | 48.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 21.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 29.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 94.9% | 94.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copyhold Lane was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Crossways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copyhold Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Crossways and the 561st lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Whitefriars Copyhold Lane, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-09-09 | £171,094 |
| The Willows Copyhold Lane, Dorchester, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £752,000 | 2022-04-20 | £731,429 |
| Flat 3 Whitefriars Copyhold Lane, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-29 | £154,506 |
| Martingales Copyhold Lane, Dorchester, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-06-29 | £542,308 |
| Flat 5 Whitefriars Copyhold Lane, Dorchester, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-11-29 | £209,681 |
DT2 9LT 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School Winterbourne Abbas , DT2 9LW | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Inn | Coach House Inn | 185 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.