Postcode DT11 8PR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Beacon 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 19.3 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 9.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a moderate 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.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.6% 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.
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 8PR.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster near DT11 8PR 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 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £421,872 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,655,337.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £365,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.