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DT2 8UW

Pauls Way

Crossways

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Detailed insights for DT2 8UW

Overview

Postcode DT2 8UW 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 low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 8UW.

Flood risk

No risk

Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne near DT2 8UW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT2 8UW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Moreton (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Moreton (Dorset)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
493
Population density
1,268 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.39(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-49%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Burglary
4.31(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-42%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
474
96.34%
Other White
10
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.81%
Indian
2
0.41%
Chinese
1
0.2%
Total population: 492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
36.32%
Level 3 (A level)
84
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.56%
No qualifications
52
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 413

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
104
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
93
43.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
6.02%
Shared ownership
4
1.85%
Other forms of private rent
2
0.93%
Total households: 216

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8UW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8UW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202512, Forest View, Dorchester, DT2 8URDetachedFreehold£370,000
24 Apr 20264, Pauls Way, Dorchester, DT2 8UPDetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Jan 202534, Pauls Way, Dorchester, DT2 8UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,500
19 Feb 20262, Brough Lane, Dorchester, DT2 8WUDetachedFreehold£420,000
30 May 20259, Brough Lane, Dorchester, DT2 8WUSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the DT2 8UW postcode area, located within Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT2 8UW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFrome Valley CofE VA First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 8UW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT2 8UW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCrossways StoresMount Skippet Way, Dorset, DT2 8TPWalking directions to Crossways Stores
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodWarmwell Road, Dorset, DT2 8BSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8UW, 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
ParishCrosswaysE04003531
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Owermoigne, Broadmayne & WinterbourneE02004279
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 036CE01020538
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 8UW

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

The area around DT2 8UW records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8UW?

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

What schools are near DT2 8UW?

There is 1 school close to DT2 8UW, including Frome Valley CofE VA First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT2 8UW?

The closest station to DT2 8UW is Moreton (Dorset), about 1,326 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT2 8UW?

DT2 8UW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT2 8UW 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.