DT8 3BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Beaminster 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.
DT8 3BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00103899 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT8 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT8 3BH.
292
58
£ 43,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DT8 3BH is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT8 3BH. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT8 3BH has low crime rates — 20 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 St Mary's Academy
Beaminster School
Mountjoy School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- DELI ON THE SQUARE0.8 km
- FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.8 km
- VILLAGE BAKERY0.7 km
- Speckets Knapp Lamb0.3 km
- BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- GREYHOUND INN0.8 km
- KNAPP INN0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dexters0.7 km
- The Ollerod0.9 km
- BOMBAY SPICE0.6 km
- The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.7 km
- BRASSICA0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.9 km
- AMEI TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- SERIAL GRILLERS0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne7.3 km
- Maiden Newton13.2 km
- Chetnole13.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Gardens0.0 km
- St Mary's Gardens0.0 km
- St James0.2 km
- St James0.2 km
- The Fire Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT83BH · Data under Open Government Licence