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DT8

BEAMINSTER

Dorset, South West, England

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DT8 is the postcode district for BEAMINSTER, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £426,263
1yr change ▲ 0.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£426,263

— 0.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

237 Mbps

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.

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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

£423K £425K £427K £429K £432K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

67

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.

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237.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DT8 BEAMINSTER

What is the average house price in DT8 BEAMINSTER?
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 BEAMINSTER 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 is the population of DT8 BEAMINSTER?
The population of DT8 (BEAMINSTER) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DT8 BEAMINSTER?
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.

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