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DT2 8NA

Poxwell Cottages

Crossways

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Detailed insights for DT2 8NA

Overview

Postcode DT2 8NA is located in a rural hamlet, 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 3.7 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne is £57,199 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from DT2 8NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne near DT2 8NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
152
Population density
16.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.49(-72%)
Other theft
5.69(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.8(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.85(-56%)
Burglary
2.37(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
92.76%
Irish
4
2.63%
Other White
3
1.97%
Other Asian
2
1.32%
Chinese
1
0.66%
Total population: 152

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
36
27.48%
Level 3 (A level)
24
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
17.56%
No qualifications
21
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
26
42.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
29.51%
Owns with a mortgage
14
22.95%
Other forms of private rent
3
4.92%
Total households: 61

Property prices in Crossways

Median price£344,000
Price per sq ft£327
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £416K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crossways over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£382,500£339
Terraced12£340,000£304
Semi-Detached9£295,000£347
Flats4£149,940£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crossways

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crossways.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crossways.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crossways.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crossways.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20252, Poxwell Cottages, Dorchester, DT2 8NASemi-DetachedFreehold£262,500

Schools

In the DT2 8NA postcode area, located within Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne, 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 8NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Ireland

Crossways - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lloyd Hatton

South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DorsetE14001485
WardCrosswaysE05012695
ParishPoxwellE04003584
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Owermoigne, Broadmayne & WinterbourneE02004279
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 036BE01020537
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 8NA

Is DT2 8NA (Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne) safe?

The area around DT2 8NA 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.

What is the average house price near DT2 8NA?

The median sale price around DT2 8NA in Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne is £344,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT2 8NA?

DT2 8NA 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).

Who represents DT2 8NA (Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT2 8NA is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Ireland (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.