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DT3 6EG

Shortlake Lane

Crossways

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Detailed insights for DT3 6EG

Overview

Postcode DT3 6EG is located in a rural village, 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 Weymouth, about 3 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12%
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 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

12%

Approximately 12.0% 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 DT3 6EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne near DT3 6EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weymouth located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
164
Population density
73.2 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
149
90.85%
Bangladeshi
4
2.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.44%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
2.44%
Other White
2
1.22%
Total population: 164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
42
31.34%
Level 3 (A level)
28
20.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
10.45%
No qualifications
13
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
21
28%
Owns with a mortgage
21
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
20%
Other forms of private rent
9
12%
Other social rented
8
10.67%
Total households: 75

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the DT3 6EG 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 DT3 6EG, 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
ParishOsmingtonE04003576
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 DT3 6EG

Is DT3 6EG (Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne) safe?

The area around DT3 6EG 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 DT3 6EG?

The median sale price around DT3 6EG 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 DT3 6EG?

DT3 6EG 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 DT3 6EG (Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT3 6EG 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.