Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT8 postcode area.

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Population

6,180

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT8's 70% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

home £346,155 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences274
Anti-social behaviour129
Public order53
Other theft50
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good104 pupils
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Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good137 pupils
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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils
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Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb
  • BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK
  • BRASSICA MERCANTILE
  • MAGIC SPICE
  • NICK TETT BUTCHERS LTD
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Chedington Court
  • NORTH BUCKHAM FARM
  • QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST
  • YEABRIDGE FARM
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • ADMIRAL HOOD
  • GREYHOUND INN
  • KNAPP INN
  • NEW INN
  • The Parrett Hotel
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Blackcow Bar and Kitchen
  • BOMBAY SPICE
  • BRASSICA
  • CILLA AND CAMILLA
  • Dexters
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • SERIAL GRILLERS
  • BEAMINSTER BOTTOM FARM
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS