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DT11 8LZ

Shute Lane

Beacon

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Detailed insights for DT11 8LZ

Overview

Postcode DT11 8LZ is located in a rural village, within the Beacon ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 8.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT11 8LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster near DT11 8LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
404.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.26(-75%)
Burglary
4.82(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.07(-86%)
Vehicle crime
1.38(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
362
94.76%
Other White
16
4.19%
Irish
3
0.79%
Other
1
0.26%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
15.76%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.03%
No qualifications
30
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.59%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
107
63.69%
Owns with a mortgage
46
27.38%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.57%
Shared ownership
1
0.6%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Beacon

Median price£497,500
Price per sq ft£363
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £689K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£633,500£365
Semi-Detached8£382,500£387
Terraced4£347,500£281
Flats2£337,500£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beacon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£274,500£300,000
2017£500,000£350,650£273,750
2018£525,000£257,500£447,500
2019£501,250£312,000£315,000
2020£502,500£287,575£282,500
2021£611,250£351,080£345,000
2022£675,000£360,000£380,000
2023£635,000£431,250£390,000
2024£432,498£375,000£370,000
2025£621,000£375,000£347,500
2026£665,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£254£304
2017£289£261£342
2018£300£264£407
2019£297£284£318
2020£307£258£273
2021£357£315£340
2022£402£351£425
2023£420£354£495
2024£318£347£354
2025£353£365£361
2026£359£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT11 8LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT11 8LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 2025The Cottage, Shute Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LZDetachedFreehold£665,000
20 Mar 2025Maple Cottage, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LWDetachedFreehold£735,000
08 Aug 2025Stantway Cottage, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LTDetachedFreehold£695,000
11 Sept 20251, The Terrace, Watery Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8NBTerracedFreehold£345,000
12 Feb 20252, The Terrace, Watery Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8NBTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the DT11 8LZ postcode area, located within Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT11 8LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableClayesmore Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableClayesmore SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT11 8LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Somper

Beacon - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Simon Hoare

North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DorsetE14001388
WardBeaconE05012682
ParishIwerne MinsterE04010493
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Child Okeford & Iwerne MinsterE02004259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 006BE01020445
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT11 8LZ

Is DT11 8LZ (Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster) safe?

The area around DT11 8LZ records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime.

What is the average house price near DT11 8LZ?

The median sale price around DT11 8LZ in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £497,500 (about £363 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT11 8LZ?

There are 2 schools close to DT11 8LZ, including Clayesmore Preparatory School and Clayesmore School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT11 8LZ?

DT11 8LZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT11 8LZ (Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering DT11 8LZ is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Somper (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.