DT8 3AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hogshill Street, 0.2km 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 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00103897 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOGSHILL STREET, DT8 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOGSHILL STREET, DT8 3AA.
239
55
£ 43,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT8 3AA spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £411k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT8 3AA. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 198,000
4 sales · Mean £ 244,875
Detached
£ 403,500
1 sales · Mean £ 403,500
Semi-Detached
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT8 3AA 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.
school Local Schools
Beaminster School
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Mountjoy School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- DELI ON THE SQUARE0.2 km
- FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.2 km
- VILLAGE BAKERY0.1 km
- Speckets Knapp Lamb0.3 km
- BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- GREYHOUND INN0.2 km
- KNAPP INN0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dexters0.1 km
- The Ollerod0.3 km
- BOMBAY SPICE0.0 km
- The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.1 km
- BRASSICA0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
- AMEI TAKEAWAY0.3 km
- SERIAL GRILLERS0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne7.6 km
- Maiden Newton12.6 km
- Chetnole13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- The Fire Station0.2 km
- The Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT83AA · Data under Open Government Licence