Postcode DT8 3FT 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 low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne, about 4.9 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 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT8 3FT.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Beaminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £410,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £317,500 | £344 |
| Terraced | 17 | £285,000 | £335 |
| Flats | 1 | £127,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351,000 | £122,475 | £218,750 | £264,000 |
| 2017 | £377,500 | £122,000 | £220,000 | £199,975 |
| 2018 | £339,000 | £105,000 | £207,475 | £199,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £107,500 | £214,750 | £202,000 |
| 2020 | £367,500 | £116,250 | £284,000 | £234,500 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £130,000 | £265,000 | £233,500 |
| 2022 | £451,243 | £134,000 | £296,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £452,500 | £132,500 | £267,500 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £405,000 | £128,000 | £297,500 | £260,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £128,500 | £310,000 | £277,500 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | — | £247,500 | £347,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £244 | £253 | £251 |
| 2017 | £282 | £224 | £235 | £284 |
| 2018 | £283 | £199 | £251 | £260 |
| 2019 | £273 | £181 | £229 | £284 |
| 2020 | £280 | £216 | £283 | £281 |
| 2021 | £328 | £200 | £309 | £323 |
| 2022 | £380 | £231 | £331 | £356 |
| 2023 | £367 | £225 | £352 | £375 |
| 2024 | £358 | £238 | £344 | £321 |
| 2025 | £358 | £236 | £319 | £317 |
| 2026 | £353 | — | £341 | £350 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT8 3FT.
In the DT8 3FT postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT8 3FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 23,24 The Square, Beaminster, DT8 3AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 DT8 3FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Monks
Beaminster - Elected 2 May 2024
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT8 3FT records about 33 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.
The median sale price around DT8 3FT in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £340,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DT8 3FT, including Beaminster School (Good) and Beaminster St Mary's Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DT8 3FT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,779 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT8 3FT is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Monks (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.