Postcode DT8 3LX 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 42.5 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 5.0 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 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT8 3LX.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3LX 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 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Beaminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £386,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £128,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £237,500 |
10 years price trend in Beaminster
In the DT8 3LX postcode area, located within Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Beaminster School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.