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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 29 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
29
Deprivation level
4/10
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
12.31(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-56%)
Other theft
4.55(-19%)
Burglary
3.21(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.68(-59%)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Crossways area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached23£382,500
Flats1£155,000
Semi-Detached17£285,768
Terraced13£340,000

10 years median price trend in Crossways

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

All postcodes in Crossways

DT28JJ

Glebeford Close

DT28WS

Blackwell Walk

DT28BP

Green Lane

DT28BQ

Egdon Glen

DT28HS

Church Lane

DT28ND

Crossways

DT28TX

Moynton Close

DT28GA

Warmwell Road

DT28WL

Lawrence Crescent

DT28HG

Crossways

DT28HT

Moreton Road

DT28GR

Warmwell Road

DT28HX

Hollands Mead Avenue

DT28NA

Poxwell Cottages

DT28WJ

Clouds Hill

DT28NE

Upton

DT28BZ

Wareham Road

DT28JA

The Scotton Way

DT36ET

Chapel Lane

DT28HZ

Moreton Road

DT28UW

Pauls Way

DT36EH

Main Road

DT28GW

Warmwell Road

DT36HJ

Crossways

DT28TW

Berrylands

DT28DU

Redbridge Lane

DT28UP

Pauls Way

DT28FQ

Old School Lane

DT28TR

Binghams Road

DT28TY

Hurricane Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.