Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HALF ACRE LANE, DT8 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALF ACRE LANE, DT8 3DJ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DT8 3DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £353k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.

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

DT8 3DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Half Acre Lane, 0.8km from Beaminster in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, DT8 3DJ 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. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00103899 (shared with 18 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 3DJ. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 322,500

4 sales · Mean £ 328,000

Terraced

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 321,400

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

DT8 3DJ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences12
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 pupils1.0 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

  • Crewkerne7.3 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