Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT8 3DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT8 3DB.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT8 3DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in DT8 3DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DT8 3DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Beaminster in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DT8 3DB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00103896 (shared with 7 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 3DB. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT8 3DB 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.1 km
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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils0.6 km
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Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils0.9 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 Lamb0.1 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 INN0.2 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 CHIPS0.7 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY0.7 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.3 km
  • Maiden Newton13.0 km
  • Chetnole13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary's Gardens0.1 km
  • St Mary's Gardens0.2 km
  • The Fire Station0.2 km
  • The Fire Station0.2 km
  • St James0.3 km