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DT2 0NW

Benville Lane

Yetminster

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Detailed insights for DT2 0NW

Overview

Postcode DT2 0NW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Yetminster 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 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 Chetnole, about 4.6 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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 0NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT2 0NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chetnole located about 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
16.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.09(-73%)
Other theft
4.28(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.21(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-51%)
Burglary
2.67(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
98.34%
Other Asian
1
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Other White
1
0.41%
Arab
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
39.71%
No qualifications
33
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
42.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
22.43%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.89%
Other social rented
8
7.48%
Other forms of private rent
8
7.48%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Yetminster

Median price£386,250
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £586K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 (about £333 per square foot) in Yetminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yetminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£520,000£348
Semi-Detached11£315,000£330
Terraced14£225,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yetminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,250£250,000£165,000
2017£400,000£260,000£211,000
2018£431,250£325,000£315,000
2019£360,000£285,000£220,000
2020£381,000£255,000£247,000
2021£485,000£300,000£280,000
2022£550,000£323,750£278,500
2023£615,000£325,000£295,000
2024£485,000£260,000£230,000
2025£520,000£312,500£237,500
2026£497,500£239,000£230,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yetminster.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£228£199
2017£277£240£255
2018£287£261£257
2019£274£250£291
2020£295£292£294
2021£316£287£298
2022£360£314£351
2023£352£326£296
2024£352£298£304
2025£362£328£289
2026£335£268£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yetminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 0NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 0NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Benville Farm, Benville Lane, Dorchester, DT2 0NWOtherFreehold£1,300,000

Schools

In the DT2 0NW postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities 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 DT2 0NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Kippax

Yetminster - 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
WardYetminsterE05012733
ParishCorscombeE04003530
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beaminster, Maiden Newton & HalstockE02004271
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 019EE01020530
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 0NW

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

The area around DT2 0NW records about 20 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 theft.

What is the average house price near DT2 0NW?

The median sale price around DT2 0NW in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £386,250 (about £333 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT2 0NW?

DT2 0NW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,051 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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