DT8 3AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Newtown in Beaminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00103906 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT8 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT8 3AB.
249
47
£ 43,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DT8 3AB is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT8 3AB. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT8 3AB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beaminster School
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Mountjoy School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- DELI ON THE SQUARE0.5 km
- FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.6 km
- VILLAGE BAKERY0.5 km
- Speckets Knapp Lamb0.3 km
- BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
- GREYHOUND INN0.5 km
- KNAPP INN0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dexters0.5 km
- The Ollerod0.7 km
- BOMBAY SPICE0.4 km
- The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.5 km
- BRASSICA0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.6 km
- AMEI TAKEAWAY0.7 km
- SERIAL GRILLERS0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne7.2 km
- Maiden Newton12.9 km
- Chetnole13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Monmouth Gardens0.0 km
- Monmouth Gardens0.1 km
- Beaminster School0.2 km
- The Fire Station0.3 km
- The Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT83AB · Data under Open Government Licence