Property profile

3 MarksmeadDrimpton

Map showing 3 Marksmead, Drimpton, Beaminster

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Estimated sale price

£400,000

Detached sold in Marshwood Vale

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold17 Jun 2026
£410,000Change since last sale: −£9,000 (−2.2%)
Annualised change
−9.0% per yearDorset annualised change (detached) since 2026: −1.8% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £355 per sq ft
£369 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£14 per sq ft (+3.8%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Marshwood Vale
£473,750Estimate vs local median: −£73,000 (−15%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area101 m² / 1,087 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection29 Jun 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
17 Jun 2026£410,000+12%
04 Feb 2022£365,000+9%
30 Sept 2021£335,000+37%
07 Aug 2015£244,000+4%
12 Jun 2009£235,000+7%
23 Sept 2004£220,000-

Local market

Property prices in Marshwood Vale

Median price£405,000
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£314K – £646K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,145,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marshwood Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£473,750£355
Semi-Detached8£363,500£326
Flats1£350,000£—
Terraced11£240,000£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marshwood Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£457,500£180,000£312,500£222,000
2017£491,000£182,500£275,650£295,000
2018£415,000£192,000£338,000£296,000
2019£450,000£125,000£285,000£253,500
2020£485,000£149,000£325,000£287,500
2021£504,000£272,500£300,000£247,000
2022£530,000£195,000£374,656£449,000
2023£522,500£410,000£295,000
2024£665,000£450,000£278,750£295,000
2025£512,500£273,750£355,000£244,375
2026£490,000£363,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£232£289£255
2017£296£234£266£284
2018£316£202£269£228
2019£299£190£283£289
2020£319£196£290£264
2021£338£268£276£271
2022£394£285£311£401
2023£387£315£333
2024£345£211£244£291
2025£335£258£326£356
2026£381£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marshwood Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT8 3RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT8 3RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 20263, Marksmead, Beaminster, DT8 3RZDetachedFreehold£410,000
03 Mar 2026Foxglove Cottage, 19, Marksmead, Beaminster, DT8 3RZDetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Jun 2025Farriers Cottage, 4, Marksmead, Beaminster, DT8 3RZDetachedFreehold£487,000
05 May 20263, Applefield Road, Beaminster, DT8 3RYTerracedFreehold£275,000
07 Oct 20251, Oxhayes, Beaminster, DT8 3RPDetachedFreehold£280,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold138 m²£275,000 (2014)
2 Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold172 m²£590,000 (2023)
4 Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold116 m²£487,000 (2025)
5 Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold96 m²£265,000 (2012)
6 Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold106 m²£345,000 (2021)
7, Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold90 m²£199,500 (2004)
8, Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold94 m²£274,950 (2007)
9 Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold73 m²£171,000 (2012)
10, Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold136 m²£375,000 (2016)
12, Marksmead, Drimpton, BeaminsterFreehold161 m²£440,000 (2021)

Area insights for DT8 3RZ

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Overview

Postcode DT8 3RZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Marshwood Vale ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne, about 3.1 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT8 3RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
456
Population density
33.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.62(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-70%)
Vehicle crime
2.26(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.7(-74%)
Other theft
1.7(-70%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
439
96.27%
Other White
11
2.41%
Indian
2
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.44%
Other Asian
1
0.22%
Total population: 456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
29.6%
Level 3 (A level)
79
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
16.17%
No qualifications
62
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
120
62.5%
Owns with a mortgage
31
16.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.9%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.25%
Other social rented
8
4.17%
Total households: 192

Schools

In the DT8 3RZ postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby