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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

DT28HL

Wareham Road

DT28UF

Crossways

DT28TN

Airfield Close

DT36HA

Mills Road

DT28BU

Mount Skippet Way

DT28FU

Warmwell Road

DT28XS

Woodsford Close

DT36EY

Glebe Close

DT28NG

Fishers Place

DT28ZH

Squadron Place

DT28TY

Hurricane Close

DT28TR

Binghams Road

DT28GA

Warmwell Road

DT28XU

Frome Valley Road

DT28HY

Moreton Road

DT28JE

The Rise

DT28HX

Hollands Mead Avenue

DT28UP

Pauls Way

DT28HZ

Moreton Road

DT36FW

Glebe Close

DT28BZ

Wareham Road

DT28BT

The Rise

DT28NB

Poxwell Drove

DT28HF

Rectory Cottages

DT28JJ

Glebeford Close

DT28UR

Forest View

DT36HN

Hillview

DT28JD

Warmwell Road

DT28DU

Redbridge Lane

DT36EJ

Church Lane

Data Sources

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