Postcode DT8 3FW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Marshwood Vale ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 5.1 miles away.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,849 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 18.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 3FW.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3FW 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £491,000 in Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,600 up to £2,145,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £647,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in Marshwood Vale
In the DT8 3FW postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.