Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MONMOUTH GARDENS, DT8 3BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONMOUTH GARDENS, DT8 3BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

268

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 62, DT8 3BT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £393k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT8 3BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Monmouth Gardens, 0.4km from Newtown in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, DT8 3BT is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00103905 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT8 3BT. The average age is 62.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

7 sales · Mean £ 359,428

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

DT8 3BT has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary2
Public order2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils0.2 km
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.4 km
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Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • DELI ON THE SQUARE0.6 km
  • FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.6 km
  • VILLAGE BAKERY0.5 km
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb0.4 km
  • BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.6 km
  • GREYHOUND INN0.6 km
  • KNAPP INN0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dexters0.5 km
  • The Ollerod0.7 km
  • BOMBAY SPICE0.4 km
  • The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.5 km
  • BRASSICA0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.6 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY0.7 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.1 km
  • Maiden Newton12.8 km
  • Chetnole13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Monmouth Gardens0.1 km
  • Monmouth Gardens0.1 km
  • Beaminster School0.1 km
  • The Fire Station0.4 km
  • The Fire Station0.4 km