Postcode DT8 3LY is located in a rural hamlet, 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 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least 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 2.7% 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 3LY.
Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock near DT8 3LY 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 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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT8 3LY.
In the DT8 3LY 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 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 23,24 The Square, Beaminster, DT8 3AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Clay Lane, Dorset, DT8 3BX | Walking directions to Spar |
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 3LY, 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 3LY 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 3LY 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 3LY, including Beaminster St Mary's Academy (Good) and Beaminster School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DT8 3LY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,048 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 3LY 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.