Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

THE SQUARE, DT8 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, DT8 3AU.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

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

DT8 3AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £585k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DT8 3AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Square, 0.0km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00103897 (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 3AU. 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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Terraced

£ 639,500

2 sales · Mean £ 639,500

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

DT8 3AU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
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 pupils0.7 km
A

Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • DELI ON THE SQUARE0.0 km
  • FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.0 km
  • VILLAGE BAKERY0.1 km
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb0.5 km
  • BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • GREYHOUND INN0.0 km
  • KNAPP INN0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dexters0.1 km
  • The Ollerod0.1 km
  • BOMBAY SPICE0.2 km
  • The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.1 km
  • BRASSICA0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS0.2 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY0.1 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • QUIGLEY BED AND BREAKFAST0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.7 km
  • Maiden Newton12.4 km
  • Chetnole13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • The Fire Station0.4 km
  • The Fire Station0.4 km