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Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

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About

The landscape is defined by a series of river valleys, primarily the River Brit and Hooke, which carve through the hills. Small villages and hamlets are nestled within this topography, connected by narrow lanes. The area's economy has historically been linked to agriculture and the processing of local materials, such as the flax mills once powered by its waterways.

A notable feature is the Pilsdon Pen hill fort, an ancient earthwork offering expansive views. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural character, with much of the land used for dairy and arable farming. Settlements like Beaminster serve as local market centres for the surrounding rural parishes.

Area overview

On average Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year. There are 7 schools in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is home to around 10,044 people, with a population density of about 45.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock Population
10,044
Population density
45.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.35(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.67(-49%)
Other theft
2.89(-49%)
Public order
2.89(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.09(-68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,566
95.26%
Other White
217
2.16%
Irish
50
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.29%
Total population: 10,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,056
35.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,513
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,244
14.35%
No qualifications
1,242
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
851
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 8,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,277
49.64%
Owns with a mortgage
882
19.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
656
14.3%
Other social rented
515
11.23%
Other forms of private rent
183
3.99%
Total households: 4,587

Property prices in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £2,265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£450,000
Flats6£128,500
Terraced37£285,000
Semi-Detached46£342,500

10 years median price trend in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock.

All postcodes in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20BX

Hill View

DT83BQ

Tunnel Road

DT83QG

West Street

DT20DT

Church Mead

DT20BN

Harveys Close

DT83FE

Fleet Street

DT83EW

Newtown

DT20PQ

Holway Lane

DT83LP

Meadowside

DT83FW

Claylands Lane

DT83QW

Yarn Barton

DT83JT

Marshwood Vale

DT20AX

Chilfrome Lane

DT65PB

Blackney Lane

DT20FA

Hereward Close

BA229SX

Yetminster

DT20BB

Drift Road

DT83DQ

Stoke Road

DT83PP

Broadwindsor Road

DT83PY

Fullers

DT20QR

Eggardon

DT83RF

Chard Road

DT20EH

Common Lane

DT65QH

Marshwood Vale

DT83PG

Green Lane

DT83PX

Redlands Lane

DT20BS

Frome Lane

DT83ST

Redlands Lane

DT83QJ

West Hill

DT83PH

Eggardon

DT83SY

Back Lane

DT20BZ

Cruxton Lane

DT83SA

Crooked Lane

DT83JG

Broadmead Close

DT83DT

East Street

DT83DY

North Street

DT83RE

Box Terrace

DT83BE

Shadrack Street

DT83FG

Flaxfield Rise

DT83HJ

Churchill Farm Cottages

DT20DX

Frome Lane

DT83PW

St James

DT83BH

Broadwindsor Road

DT27BE

Great Head Lane

DT83EX

Millfield

BA229RJ

Bransford

DT83LZ

Bridport Road

DT83PF

Green Lane

DT20NX

High Street

DT83RU

High Street

DT83AZ

Church Street

DT20AW

Crewkerne Road

DT20DS

Shatcombe Lane

DT83HY

High Street

DT83HT

School Hill

DT20QN

Hackney

DT20LS

Highford Lane

DT20AT

Eggardon

BA229RZ

The Square

DT20DB

Pound Piece

DT83PA

Green Lane

DT83BN

Tunnel Road

DT83NF

Hollymoor Lane

DT20HN

Eggardon

DT83SD

The Green

DT20QP

Church Farm

DT20PD

Curry Hole Lane

DT83EA

Gerrards Green

DT83QH

The Common

DT83QZ

Marshwood Vale

BA229SW

Adams Green

BA229SF

Common Lane

DT83FY

Marshwood Vale

DT20LW

Yetminster

DT83NT

Yetminster

DT20LA

Dirty Lane

DT83BY

Clay Lane

DT83SS

Brantwood

DT83DS

East Street

DT83DE

Lewesdon Close

DT83NR

Beaminster

DT20LN

Yetminster

DT83LU

Bridport Road

DT83RL

Netherhay Lane

DT83QE

Church Path

DT83SW

Hardy Close

DT20QQ

Linhay

DT83PT

Broadwindsor Road

DT20AU

Chilfrome Lane

DT83BX

Clay Lane

DT83HX

Wyke Farm Cottages

DT83QA

Kings Court

DT83QL

Drimpton Road

DT83HH

Mill Gardens

DT83PR

Broadwindsor Road

TA188PZ

Oathill Lane

DT83QX

East Swilletts Farm Cottages

DT83NP

Beaminster

BA229RR

Yeovil Road

DT83HS

Church Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.