Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

PILSDON CLOSE, DT8 3DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILSDON CLOSE, DT8 3DF.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT8 3DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT8 3DF's 70% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

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

DT8 3DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pilsdon Close, 0.9km from Beaminster in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3DF are sourced from Output Area E00103904 (shared with 20 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 3DF. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 101,000

5 sales · Mean £ 113,700

Terraced

£ 212,500

4 sales · Mean £ 228,750

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

DT8 3DF has low crime rates — 18 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 behaviour7
Public order4
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.2 km
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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils0.8 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 SQUARE0.9 km
  • FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.9 km
  • VILLAGE BAKERY0.8 km
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb0.4 km
  • BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • GREYHOUND INN0.9 km
  • KNAPP INN0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dexters0.8 km
  • The Ollerod1.0 km
  • BOMBAY SPICE0.7 km
  • The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.8 km
  • BRASSICA0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS1.0 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY1.0 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.2 km
  • Maiden Newton13.3 km
  • Chetnole13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St James0.1 km
  • St James0.1 km
  • St Mary's Gardens0.1 km
  • St Mary's Gardens0.1 km
  • The Fire Station0.5 km