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Beaminster

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About

Beaminster ward is located in the county of Dorset, in the southwest of England. The area is known for its rural landscape, with rolling hills and farmland surrounding the historic market town of Beaminster. The ward includes several smaller villages and hamlets, such as Stoke Abbott and Netherbury, which contribute to its agricultural character. The River Brit flows through the area, adding to the natural scenery.

The town of Beaminster serves as the focal point of the ward, with its Georgian architecture and local amenities. The area has a mix of residential properties, from traditional cottages to larger rural homes. Beaminster ward is part of the Dorset Council administrative area and has a strong sense of community, with local events and markets held regularly. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including parts of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Area overview

On average Beaminster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Beaminster is £43,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Beaminster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beaminster Population
4,258
Population density
112.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,022
94.5%
Other White
109
2.56%
Irish
21
0.49%
Other
16
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.35%
Total population: 4,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,013
49.54%
Owns with a mortgage
364
17.8%
Other social rented
304
14.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
12.18%
Other forms of private rent
69
3.37%
Total households: 2,045

Property prices in Beaminster

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £346,000 in Beaminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beaminster 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£420,000
Flats5£127,000
Semi-Detached22£288,126
Terraced15£232,500

10 years median price trend in Beaminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beaminster.

All postcodes in Beaminster

DT83LY

St Mary Well Street

DT83EL

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT83EB

Gerrards Green

DT83EZ

Barnes Lane

DT83SW

Hardy Close

DT83BU

Barnes Lane

DT83EH

Fleet Street

DT83NF

Hollymoor Close

DT83NJ

Riverside

DT83DY

North Street

DT83AX

Fleet Street

DT83BS

Fairfield

DT83FL

Furze Lane

DT83FP

Hogshill Street

DT83PS

Cockroad Lane

DT83SN

The Beeches

DT83SR

Windy Ridge

DT83AY

Prout Hill

DT83BY

Clay Lane

DT83HE

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT83HU

Bailey's Lane

DT83PW

Broadwindsor Road

DT83SS

Brantwood

DT83BN

Tunnel Road

DT83JB

Picket Lane

DT83JE

Axe Valley Close

DT83JG

Broadmead Close

DT83JH

Broadoak Avenue

DT83LR

Hogshill Street

DT83NP

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT83NQ

Hollymoor Close

DT83EX

Millfield

DT83FQ

Mosterton Cross

DT83JJ

Stoke Road

DT83BT

Monmouth Gardens

DT83DP

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT83EN

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT83FE

Fleet Street

DT83LT

Manor Vale

DT83SF

Crabb's Barn Lane

DT83AS

Church Street

DT83DW

Broadwindsor Road

DT83PJ

Horn Hill View

DT83SB

Axnoller Lane

DT83SP

Windy Ridge

DT83BA

Church Street

DT83DF

Pilsdon Close

DT83DU

Woodswater Lane

DT83EW

Bowgrove Road

DT83JQ

Broadoak Avenue

DT83SD

Gerrards Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.