Postcode DT8 3HU is located in a rural village, within the Beaminster ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.5 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 Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £47,749 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne, about 1.8 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is South Perrott & Chedington (Millennium Green).
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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 3HU.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3HU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | South Perrott & Chedington (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to South Perrott & Chedington (Millennium Green) |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Beaminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £417,500 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £299,975 | £337 |
| Terraced | 19 | £287,500 | £335 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £122,475 | £237,500 | £253,000 |
| 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 | £305,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | — | £288,000 | £315,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £254 | £244 | £259 | £257 |
| 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 | £311 |
| 2026 | £373 | — | £353 | £346 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT8 3HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2025 | Orchard Farm, Beaminster, DT8 3HU | Other | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Court Staddle Barn, Beaminster, DT8 3HU | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 5, Manor Close, Beaminster, DT8 3HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 14, Parrett Mead, Beaminster, DT8 3PQ | Detached | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Hilbrook House, Church Hill, Beaminster, DT8 3HZ | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the DT8 3HU postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT8 3HU, 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 3HU 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.
The median sale price around DT8 3HU in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock is £330,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
DT8 3HU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,999 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 3HU 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).