Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

GERRARDS GREEN, DT8 3EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERRARDS GREEN, DT8 3EA.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT8 3EA 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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6/10
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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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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DT8 3EA has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £226,666 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT8 3EA is a safe, established residential area on Gerrards Green, 0.1km from Gerrard's Green in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DT8 3EA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 £226k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3EA are sourced from Output Area E00103898 (shared with 5 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 3EA. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 184,600

Semi-Detached

£ 254,950

4 sales · Mean £ 251,225

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

DT8 3EA 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils0.8 km
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils1.2 km
A

Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • DELI ON THE SQUARE0.5 km
  • FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.5 km
  • VILLAGE BAKERY0.6 km
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb1.0 km
  • BRASSICA MERCANTILE0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • GREYHOUND INN0.5 km
  • KNAPP INN0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dexters0.6 km
  • The Ollerod0.5 km
  • BRASSICA0.5 km
  • CILLA AND CAMILLA0.5 km
  • Tangerine Cafe and Gallery0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.4 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY0.5 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.7 km
  • Maiden Newton12.0 km
  • Chetnole12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • North Street0.1 km
  • Flaxfield Road0.1 km
  • Gerrards Green0.2 km
  • Higher Green0.2 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km