DT8 — BEAMINSTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT8 is £426,263, broadly in line with the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT8 cost 48.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT8 have risen 0.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£503,856	119
Semi-detached	£350,994	92
Terraced	£332,996	70
Flat	£144,250	12
All types	£426,263	309

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DT8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT8 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Beaminster School	Secondary	Good	mi
Mountjoy School	Other	Good	mi
Beaminster St Mary's Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT8 are 237.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 80% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

237.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT8 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT8 — BEAMINSTER

Area Summary

DT8 (BEAMINSTER) offers above-average property prices (£426,263, 49% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (237 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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▼ 10.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT8?

The average house price in DT8 (BEAMINSTER) is £426,263, based on 309 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.

Is DT8 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT8?

There are 5 schools in or near DT8. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DT8?

Council tax in DT8 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT8?

The average broadband download speed in DT8 is 237 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT8 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.