Hill View is in Charminster, Dorchester and in West Dorset district. DT2 9QX 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill View, Charminster, Dorchester, DT2 9QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT2 9QY, DT2 9UX, DT2 9QU, DT2 9UQ, DT2 9RE, DT2 9QT, DT2 9SZ, DT2 9RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT2 9QX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 53.1% | 47.5% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 52.5% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 45.6% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 19.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 44% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 13.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 9QX this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 28.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.1% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 22.5% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 98.1% | 93.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill View was 8.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Chalk Valleys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hill View has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chalk Valleys and the 76th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hill View, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-02-10 | £342,889 |
| 8 Hill View, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2013-05-24 | £270,692 |
| 6 Hill View, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-12-01 | £316,430 |
| 2 Hill View, Dorchester, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,750 | 1996-03-01 | £420,151 |
DT2 9QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 457 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Damers First School Liscombe Street , Poundbury DT1 3DF | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Maurward College , Kingston Maurward DT2 8PY | - not rated | 4,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow stay and play | Charminster Community Hall Weir View | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THREE COMPASSES | 9 The Square | 219 yd | |
| GAMEKEEPER | 16 North Street | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys C Of E First School WEST HILL | grass pitches | 222 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.