DT8 Postcode District
DT8 is the Postcode District for Beaminster in Dorset
The DT8 postcode district is located in the DT Dorchester postal area, DT8 has a population of 6,065 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 31.90 square miles (82.63 square kilometres or 20,417.62 acres).
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District overview
In the DT8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Beaminster, which is located in the county of Dorset, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Broadwindsor, Drimpton, Mosterton, South Perrott, and Stoke Abbott. The most significant post town in this district is Beaminster.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DT8 3, covers Beaminster and Broadwindsor in Dorset.
The post town for this district is BEAMINSTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset area with a total of 233 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 4.49 | NNW |
| Bridport | 6.27 | S |
| South Petherton | 8.89 | NNW |
| Chard | 9.69 | WNW |
| Yeovil | 9.72 | NE |
| Ilminster | 9.90 | NW |
| Lyme Regis | 10.40 | SW |
| Axminster | 10.97 | WSW |
| Sherborne | 13.62 | NE |
| Colyton | 14.85 | WSW |
| Langport | 15.06 | NNW |
| Somerton | 15.90 | N |
| Dorchester | 15.92 | ESE |
| Seaton | 16.02 | WSW |
| Chickerell | 17.79 | SE |
| Honiton | 18.95 | W |
| Stalbridge | 19.05 | ENE |
| Weymouth | 20.05 | SE |
| Taunton | 20.12 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 236
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAMINSTER | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 111 |
| Broadwindsor | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 24 |
| Mosterton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 21 |
| Drimpton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 14 |
| Stoke Abbott | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 8 |
| BEAMINSTER | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 7 |
| South Perrott | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 7 |
| Hooke | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 6 |
| Broadwindsor | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 4 |
| Chedington | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 3 |
| Burstock | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 3 |
| Hooke | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 3 |
| Seaborough | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 3 |
| BEAMINSTER | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 3 |
| Mosterton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 2 |
| Mapperton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 2 |
| Littlewindsor | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Drimpton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Toller Whelme | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Netherhay | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Mapperton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Toller Whelme | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Childhay | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Hursey | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Kittwhistle | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Blackdown | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Stoke Abbott | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| South Perrott | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Drimpton | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Newtown | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
| Newtown | BEAMINSTER | DT8 3 | 1 |
Street list for DT8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FLAXFIELD ROAD | 24 |
| FLAXFIELD RISE | 19 |
| HARDY CLOSE | 14 |
| EGGARDON CLOSE | 11 |
| ST JAMES | 11 |
| MIDDLE GREEN | 11 |
| CHEDINGTON LANE | 9 |
| BACK LANE B3162 | 8 |
| CHURCH STREET | 8 |
| GERRARDS GREEN | 7 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 |
| Public order | 40 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOGSHILL STREET | BEAMINSTER | 18 | DT8 3AE | View map | |
| THE SQUARE | BEAMINSTER | 13 | DT8 3AS | View map | |
| REDLANDS YARD | BEAMINSTER | BROADWINDSOR | 10 | DT8 3PX | View map |
Schools in the district
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clay Lane , Beaminster
Postcode: DT8 3BY
Headteacher: Mr Darren Marklew (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beaminster School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Newtown , Beaminster
Postcode: DT8 3EP
Headteacher: Mr Keith Hales (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mountjoy School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Tunnel Road , Beaminster
Postcode: DT8 3HB
Headteacher: Ms Gillian Howard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fairoak Way , Mosterton , Beaminster
Postcode: DT8 3JQ
Headteacher: Mr Simon Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Drimpton Road , Broadwindsor , Beaminster
Postcode: DT8 3QL
Headteacher: Mr Jean-Paul Draper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Minster Dental Health Centre | 3 CHURCH STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammonite Health Partnership (tunnel Road Surgery) | 24 TUNNEL ROAD, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Barton House Med Practice | BARTON HOUSE, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3EQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01308 861938 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaminster Pharmacy | 20 HOGSHILL STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AA | PHARMACY | Call 01308 862288 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £512,848 | 42 | £452,735 | 35 | £520,772 | 46 | £544,442 | 65 |
| Semi-detached | £329,350 | 32 | £344,805 | 31 | £377,043 | 31 | £345,148 | 21 |
| Terraced | £309,075 | 20 | £304,987 | 19 | £365,595 | 31 | £308,008 | 26 |
| Flats | £151,900 | 5 | £143,499 | 4 | £132,500 | 3 | £150,513 | 12 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 37.14
Average Driving Distance: 23.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 231
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.98
Average Driving Distance: 29.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 231
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.78
Average Driving Distance: 30.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 231
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.80
Average Driving Distance: 30.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 12
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 48.39
Average Driving Distance: 34.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 219
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.83
Average Driving Distance: 37.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 223
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DT8 3 | Bridport Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | T | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DT8 postal code is BEAMINSTER followed by Mosterton, and Broadwindsor.
The DT8 Postcode shares a border with BA22 (Ilchester, East Coker, West Coker), TA18 (CREWKERNE, Misterton, Haselbury Plucknett), DT6 (BRIDPORT, Charmouth, Burton Bradstock) and DT2 (Crossways, Charminster, Puddletown).
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