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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% 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
9.4%
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

Median price£350,500
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£279K – £409K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £350,500 (about £326 per square foot) in Crossways area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crossways over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£382,500£353
Terraced13£325,000£304
Semi-Detached7£290,000£341
Flats5£149,940£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crossways

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crossways.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,000£119,000£208,750£202,500
2017£349,250£115,000£249,000£207,000
2018£350,000£128,000£245,000£218,500
2019£330,000£268,500£242,500
2020£390,000£280,000£255,000
2021£401,250£105,000£275,000£236,250
2022£417,500£135,000£350,000£287,000
2023£420,000£413,500£360,000
2024£410,500£147,500£322,500£287,440
2025£390,000£149,940£290,000£340,000
2026£360,000£149,940£310,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crossways.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crossways.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£220£222£250
2017£279£184£279£259
2018£275£290£308£295
2019£298£259£287
2020£299£275£328
2021£327£165£263£283
2022£377£209£352£343
2023£366£348£334
2024£332£275£307£342
2025£343£277£362£328
2026£337£281£334£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crossways.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crossways in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.

Band A£1,843
Band B£2,151
Band C£2,458
Band D£2,765
Band E£3,379
Band F£3,994
Band G£4,608
Band H£5,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Crossways ward.

Local councillors

Nick Ireland

Crossways - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats