DT8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

DT8 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 231 active and 39 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT8 (20%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT8 are around £346k, down 11.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across DT8 is moderate at 101 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.