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Overview

Postcode DT2 0DY is located in a rural village, within the Eggardon ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Maiden Newton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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 DT2 0DY.

Flood risk

Medium

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT2 0DY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maiden Newton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT2 0DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Maiden Newton

N/A

Walking directions to Maiden Newton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
169
Population density
85.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.32(-72%)
Other theft
6.06(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.13(-66%)
Public order
3.26(-50%)
Vehicle crime
2.8(-3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
96.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.18%
Other White
2
1.18%
Other Black
1
0.59%
Irish
1
0.59%
Total population: 170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
36.91%
Level 3 (A level)
30
20.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
12.08%
No qualifications
14
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
51.39%
Owns with a mortgage
16
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
18.06%
Other social rented
4
5.56%
Social rents from council
1
1.39%
Total households: 72

Property prices in Eggardon

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£354
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £588K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Eggardon area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eggardon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£552,500£365
Semi-Detached9£322,500£478
Terraced19£312,250£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eggardon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eggardon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389,950£120,000£306,500£177,750
2017£445,000£156,750£288,750£225,000
2018£437,500£127,500£235,500£207,500
2019£412,500£137,000£315,000£197,000
2020£389,500£310,000£252,500
2021£465,000£130,000£323,000£245,000
2022£590,000£130,000£341,250£265,000
2023£596,500£358,750£300,000
2024£507,500£99,025£285,000£227,500
2025£515,000£126,000£341,000£312,250
2026£664,500£328,750£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eggardon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eggardon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£210£306£226
2017£285£276£260£262
2018£280£221£251£276
2019£278£215£296£258
2020£289£292£260
2021£334£216£307£271
2022£362£278£316£316
2023£358£368£350
2024£378£163£287£321
2025£359£221£375£346
2026£405£279£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eggardon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 0DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 0DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 20252, Chestnut View, Dorchester, DT2 0DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
10 Oct 20253, Back Lane, Dorchester, DT2 0EDDetachedFreehold£265,000
24 Jan 2025Combe View, 1, Back Lane, Dorchester, DT2 0EDDetachedFreehold£360,000
24 Apr 20254, Kingsley Paddock, Dorchester, DT2 0DRDetachedFreehold£750,000
31 Jan 202512, Frome View, Dorchester, DT2 0BUTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the DT2 0DY postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT2 0DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMaiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 0DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT2 0DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparDorchester Road, Dorset, DT2 0BAWalking directions to Spar

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 DT2 0DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Neil Jeffrey Eysenck

Eggardon - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardEggardonE05015781
ParishFrome VauchurchE04013377
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beaminster, Maiden Newton & HalstockE02004271
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 019FE01020534
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 0DY

Is DT2 0DY (Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock) safe?

The area around DT2 0DY records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 theft.

What is the average house price near DT2 0DY?

The median sale price around DT2 0DY in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £417,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT2 0DY?

There is 1 school close to DT2 0DY, including Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT2 0DY?

The closest station to DT2 0DY is Maiden Newton, about 769 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT2 0DY?

DT2 0DY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT2 0DY (Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT2 0DY is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Jeffrey Eysenck (Liberal Democrats).

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.