Postcode DT11 8ES is located in a rural village, within the Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 8.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT11 8ES.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster near DT11 8ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £376,250 in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £855,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £418,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £296,250 |
10 year median price trend in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants
In the DT11 8ES postcode area, located within Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT11 8ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Hayward Lane, Dorset, DT11 8DX | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT11 8ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sherry Jespersen
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.