Side-by-side comparison of DT2 Dorchester and DT8 Beaminster covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DT8 is the more affordable option at £355,000 median vs £375,000 in DT2. DT8 has lower recorded crime (214 vs 838 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | DT2 Dorchester | DT8 Beaminster |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £375,000 | £355,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 838 | 214 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 16.1 | 20.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 63.1 | 73.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 62.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.