Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

GREENS CROSS DRIVE, DT8 3DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENS CROSS DRIVE, DT8 3DH.

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

332

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT8 3DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DT8 3DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £506k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £506k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DT8 3DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Greens Cross Drive, 0.9km from Beaminster in Beaminster. Administratively it sits within Beaminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT8 3DH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £506k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT8 3DH are sourced from Output Area E00103904 (shared with 20 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 3DH. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 424,500

8 sales · Mean £ 446,500

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

DT8 3DH has low crime rates — 21 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 behaviour7
Public order4
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.3 km
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Beaminster School

Good673 pupils0.9 km
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Mountjoy School

Good101 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • DELI ON THE SQUARE0.9 km
  • FRUIT-N-TWO VEG0.9 km
  • VILLAGE BAKERY0.8 km
  • Speckets Knapp Lamb0.4 km
  • BEAMINSTER FOOD BANK0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dexters0.8 km
  • The Ollerod0.9 km
  • BOMBAY SPICE0.7 km
  • The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day0.8 km
  • BRASSICA0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS1.0 km
  • AMEI TAKEAWAY0.9 km
  • SERIAL GRILLERS0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne7.4 km
  • Maiden Newton13.3 km
  • Chetnole14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary's Gardens0.2 km
  • St Mary's Gardens0.2 km
  • St James0.2 km
  • St James0.2 km
  • The Fire Station0.5 km