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About

Crossways ward lies in the eastern part of Dorset, situated on the chalk downland of the South Dorset Ridgeway. The area is primarily characterised by a mix of residential development and rural land, with the large village of Crossways at its centre. The landscape includes areas of woodland and farmland, with the topography featuring gentle slopes typical of the region.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former Crossways Hospital site, which has undergone significant redevelopment into housing. The ward is bordered by the main A352 road, providing a transport link through the area. Land use is a combination of modern housing estates and older agricultural fields, reflecting its transition from a more rural to a residential character in recent decades.

Area overview

On average Crossways has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crossways is £57,199 per year. There are 1 schools in Crossways: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crossways is home to around 3,736 people, with a population density of about 94.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crossways Population
3,736
Population density
94.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.99(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.89(-60%)
Other theft
5.35(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-46%)
Burglary
3.48(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,551
95.12%
Other White
69
1.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.48%
Irish
16
0.43%
Total population: 3,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
947
30.09%
Level 3 (A level)
611
19.42%
No qualifications
506
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
435
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
299
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 3,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
752
45.97%
Owns with a mortgage
458
28%
Other social rented
184
11.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
166
10.15%
Other forms of private rent
53
3.24%
Total households: 1,636

Property prices in Crossways

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £350,500 in Crossways area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,700 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crossways 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 Crossways over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£380,000
Flats3£155,000
Semi-Detached11£298,000
Terraced14£332,500

10 years median price trend in Crossways

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

All postcodes in Crossways

DT28JG

Crossways

DT28WP

Frome Valley Road

DT36ET

Chapel Lane

DT28ZJ

Squadron Place

DT28BN

Combe Way

DT36HH

Upton Fort Road

DT28HJ

Wareham Road

DT28HN

Wareham Road

DT28EA

Crossways

DT36HE

Mills Road

DT36BE

Crossways

DT28ZG

Squadron Place

DT28BY

Wareham Road

DT28HR

Chilbury Gardens

DT28BG

Redbridge Road

DT28ND

Crossways

DT28FX

Crossways

DT28WL

Lawrence Crescent

DT36HQ

Mills Road

DT28NH

Gallows Hill

DT28BF

Hybris Business Park

DT36EG

Shortlake Lane

DT36EE

Main Road

DT28ZQ

Crossways

DT28GH

Warmwell Road

DT36EU

Chapel Lane

DT28HG

Crossways

DT28NQ

Crossways

DT28XQ

Lington Close

DT36HL

Crossways

DT28NF

Crossways

DT28NJ

White Nothe Cottages

DT28UW

Pauls Way

DT28BH

Dick O Th Banks Road

DT28TX

Moynton Close

DT36ER

Roman Road

DT28FH

Pollys Close

DT28TS

Heathlands Close

DT28LY

Roman Hill

DT28NE

Upton

DT28BW

Binghams Road

DT36EH

Main Road

DT28WW

Besent Walk

DT28JB

Crossways

DT28HS

Church Lane

DT28UU

Woodsford Road

DT28XD

Pollards Lane

DT36PH

Crossways

DT28NA

Poxwell Cottages

DT28WU

Brough Lane

DT28WT

Arabia Walk

DT36EF

Shortlake Lane

DT28TW

Berrylands

DT28GR

Warmwell Road

DT28BP

Green Lane

DT28GW

Warmwell Road

DT28FB

Greystones Close

DT28WJ

Clouds Hill

DT28HP

Kit Lane

DT28JF

Heath Cottages

DT28BQ

Egdon Glen

DT36HG

Mills Road

DT28TZ

Spitfire Close

DT28TT

Hope Close

DT36EP

Roman Road

DT28FQ

Old School Lane

DT36EL

Church Lane

DT28GS

Devitt Drive

DT28HQ

The Old Stables

DT28HT

Moreton Road

DT36HJ

Crossways

DT28XP

East Farm Lane

DT28UD

Briars End

DT28TU

Old Farm Way

DT28HH

Vyse Barn Cottages

DT28FL

Bulbarrow View

DT36ES

Roman Road

DT28JQ

Oaklands Park

DT28DX

Moreton Road

DT36HB

Mills Road

DT28GG

Warmwell Road

DT28XT

Woodbury Drove

DT28BJ

Dick O Th Banks Road

DT28JA

The Scotton Way

DT36ED

Osmington Hill

DT28LZ

Crossways

DT36EZ

Grove Hill

DT28WR

School Drive

DT28BX

Empool Close

DT36HF

Mills Road

DT36EW

Church Lane

DT28WS

Blackwell Walk

DT36FT

Shortlake Lane

DT28TP

Mount Skippet Way

DT28WN

Brewer Walk

DT36EX

East Farm Cottages

DT28DY

Redbridge Road

DT28BS

Warmwell Road

DT28XR

Yalbury Lane

DT28UT

Clyffe View

Data Sources

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