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.
GERRARDS GREEN, DT8 3EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERRARDS GREEN, DT8 3EA.
285
43
£ 43,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Beaminster School
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Mountjoy School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.5 km
- GREYHOUND INN0.5 km
- KNAPP INN0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.4 km
- AMEI TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- SERIAL GRILLERS0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DT83EA · Data under Open Government Licence