Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NORTH STREET, DT8 3DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, DT8 3DX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

238

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Avg Age

60

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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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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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 3DX is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £895k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

DT8 3DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Street, 0.2km from Gerrard's Green in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT8, DT8 3DX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £895k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3DX are sourced from Output Area E00103902 (shared with 12 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 3DX. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 895,000

1 sales · Mean £ 895,000

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

DT8 3DX has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils0.7 km
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils1.0 km
A

Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • DELI ON THE SQUARE0.4 km
  • FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.4 km
  • VILLAGE BAKERY0.5 km
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb0.9 km
  • BRASSICA MERCANTILE0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • GREYHOUND INN0.4 km
  • KNAPP INN0.8 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dexters0.5 km
  • The Ollerod0.4 km
  • BRASSICA0.4 km
  • CILLA AND CAMILLA0.4 km
  • Tangerine Cafe and Gallery0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY0.4 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.7 km
  • Maiden Newton12.1 km
  • Chetnole12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • North Street0.0 km
  • Flaxfield Road0.2 km
  • Gerrards Green0.3 km
  • Higher Green0.3 km
  • Red Lion0.4 km