DT2 7JR

a postcode in Dorset

Introduced in January 1980

DT2 7JR	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with DT2 7JR

The Folly - 17 properties, USRN 43200799

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.8083 / 50°48'29"N

Longitude: -2.4794 / 2°28'45"W

UTM Reference: 30U 536679 5628640

OS Easting: 366316

OS Northing: 101086

OS Grid: ST663010

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR MW.YHMS

Mapcode Global: FRA 56PY.PW7

Open Location Code: 9C2VRG5C+86

Maidenhead Locator System: IO80st23

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

rural village
a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2c2

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
Ageing Communities
Ageing Independent Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 20625 / 32844

7th decile
somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for DT2 7JR on Tuesday 16 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	03:00
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:09
Sunrise	04:55
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:10
Sunset	21:25
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:11
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:21

Hours of daylight today	04:25 to 21:55
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:55 to 04:25
Moon Phase	Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises	04:42
Moon sets	22:24

For a full sun and moon calendar for DT2 7JR, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DT2 7JR

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
19 September 2023	19 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£750,000
29 April 2022	3 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£485,000
1 February 2022	21 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£752,000
29 September 2017	8 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£902,500
31 August 2016	4 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£290,000
3 June 2016	3 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£381,000
17 November 2015	7 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£383,000
29 August 2014	11 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£230,000
25 May 2012	3 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£395,000
10 June 2011	21 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£433,000
28 September 2010	8 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£833,501
31 July 2008	4 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£220,000
29 September 2006	5 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£346,000
28 June 2004	11 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£228,500
27 February 2004	19 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£367,500
25 May 2001	9 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£165,000
30 June 2000	11 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£150,000
10 December 1998	3 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£140,000
12 June 1997	19 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Detached	Freehold	£185,000
23 May 1997	9 The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JR	Semi-detached	Freehold	£76,500

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for DT2 7JR

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

West Dorset

MP

Edward Morello Liberal Democrat

Dorset Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Chalk Valleys

Councillor

Jill Haynes Conservative

DT2 7JR also falls within the Civil Parish of Cerne Abbas, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DT2 7JR

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00103990		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01020509	Dorset 022A	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02004272	Dorset 022	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E04003518	Cerne Abbas	Civil Parishes	Administrative	1 April 2019	DLUHC
E05012687	Chalk Valleys	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	2 May 2019	DLUHC
E06000059	Dorset	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 April 2019	DLUHC
E12000009	South West	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001575	West Dorset	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000039	Dorset	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000046	Dorchester & Weymouth	Travel to Work Areas	Other	1 January 2009	ONS
E33049550		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000009	Dorset	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	7 July 2011	BEIS
E38000045	NHS Dorset CCG	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2015	ODS
E40000006	South West	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2018	ODS
E54000041	Dorset	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 April 2016	NHS
E56000016	Wessex	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 September 2016	NHS England
E63013750	Cerne Abbas	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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