Postcode DT2 8GW is located in a rural town, within the Crossways ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne is £57,199 per year. The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset), about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Knighton Reserve SANG.
Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne is £57,199 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 8GW.
Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne near DT2 8GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Knighton Reserve SANG | Large | Walking directions to Knighton Reserve SANG |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £327 per square foot) in Crossways area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £382,500 | £339 |
| Terraced | 12 | £340,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £295,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 4 | £149,940 | £279 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £313,000 | £120,000 | £212,500 | £197,750 |
| 2017 | £349,250 | £115,000 | £249,000 | £207,000 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £128,000 | £245,000 | £218,500 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | — | £268,500 | £242,500 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | — | £280,000 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £401,250 | £105,000 | £275,000 | £236,250 |
| 2022 | £417,500 | £135,000 | £350,000 | £287,000 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | — | £413,500 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | £410,500 | £147,500 | £322,500 | £287,440 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £152,470 | £290,000 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | £367,000 | £149,940 | £310,000 | £203,850 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £261 | £232 | £246 |
| 2017 | £279 | £184 | £279 | £259 |
| 2018 | £275 | £290 | £308 | £295 |
| 2019 | £298 | — | £259 | £287 |
| 2020 | £299 | — | £275 | £328 |
| 2021 | £327 | £165 | £263 | £283 |
| 2022 | £377 | £209 | £352 | £343 |
| 2023 | £366 | — | £348 | £334 |
| 2024 | £332 | £275 | £307 | £342 |
| 2025 | £343 | £259 | £362 | £328 |
| 2026 | £359 | £281 | £334 | £233 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8GW.
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 DT2 8GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Ireland
Crossways - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT2 8GW records about 25 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.
The median sale price around DT2 8GW in Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne is £344,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to DT2 8GW, including Frome Valley CofE VA First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DT2 8GW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,194 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT2 8GW is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Ireland (Liberal Democrats).
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.