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.
PILSDON CLOSE, DT8 3DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILSDON CLOSE, DT8 3DF.
332
49
£ 43,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster School
Mountjoy School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- GREYHOUND INN0.9 km
- KNAPP INN0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DT83DF · Data under Open Government Licence