Postcode DT8 3AZ is located in a rural town, within the Beaminster ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,779 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £43,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from DT8 3AZ.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3AZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Beaminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £127,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £231,250 |
10 year median price trend in Beaminster
In the DT8 3AZ postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT8 3AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 23,24 The Square, Beaminster, DT8 3AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Clay Lane, Dorset, DT8 3BX | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.