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The DT8 3 postcode sector stands on the Dorset and Somerset border.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT8 3 postcode sector is home to a bustling 6,065 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 230 postcodes already in use, this leaves 170 units available.
The largest settlement in the DT8 3 postal code is BEAMINSTER followed by Mosterton, and Broadwindsor.
The DT8 3 Postcode shares a border with DT2 0 (Maiden Newton, Corscombe, Cattistock), DT6 3 (BRIDPORT, Melplash, Powerstock), TA18 7 (CREWKERNE, Haselbury Plucknett, North Perrott), TA18 8 (CREWKERNE, Misterton, Hewish), TA20 4 (Winsham, Thorncombe, Chard Junction), BA22 9 (East Coker, West Coker, East Chinnock) and DT6 5 (BRIDPORT, Salwayash, Netherbury).
Map of the DT8 3 Postcode Sector
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The sector is within the post town of BEAMINSTER.
DT8 3 is a postcode sector within the DT8 postcode district which is within the DT Dorchester postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the DT8 3 postal sector is the Bridport Delivery Office.
The area of the DT8 3 postcode sector is 31.90 square miles which is 82.63 square kilometres or 20,417.62 square acres.
Waterways within the DT8 3 postcode sector include the River Brit, River Parratt.
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Official List of Streets
(88 Streets)
Drimpton (12 Streets)
Mosterton (15 Streets)
Broadwindsor (17 Streets)
BEAMINSTER (62 Streets)
Newtown (1 Streets)
South Perrott (4 Streets)
Hooke (1 Streets)
Stoke Abbott (2 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
Weather Forecast for DT8 3
Weather Forecast for Beaminster
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | S 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | S 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | S 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 22.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 43.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 73.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 70.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | W 9 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the DT8 3 Postcode Sector
Beaminster School
Voluntary controlled school
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP
Head: Mr Keith Hales
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-27 (493 days ago)
Website: Visit Beaminster School Website
Phone: 01308862633
Number of Pupils: 663
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Academy sponsor led
Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Head: Mr Darren Marklew
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-24 (619 days ago)
Website: Visit Beaminster St Mary's Academy Website
Phone: 01308862201
Number of Pupils: 102
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Drimpton Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL
Head: Mr Jean-Paul Draper
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-11-15 (444 days ago)
Website: Visit Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Website
Phone: 01308868376
Number of Pupils: 102
Mountjoy School
Community special school
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB
Head: Ms Gillian Howard
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-16 (808 days ago)
Website: Visit Mountjoy School Website
Phone: 01308861155
Number of Pupils: 102
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Fairoak Way, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ
Head: Mr Simon Smith
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-06-30 (947 days ago)
Website: Visit Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Website
Phone: 01308868492
Number of Pupils: 132
House Prices in the DT8 3 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £391,076 | 66 | £440,825 | 52 | £346,704 | 66 | £326,995 | 64 |
| Semi-Detached | £353,181 | 27 | £256,729 | 26 | £257,292 | 24 | £205,602 | 31 |
| Terraced | £232,395 | 30 | £249,006 | 28 | £290,819 | 34 | £224,600 | 24 |
| Flats | £113,181 | 8 | £129,230 | 15 | £117,427 | 11 | £137,269 | 13 |
Important Postcodes DT8 3 in the Postcode Sector
DT8 3AB is the postcode for Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road
DT8 3BU is the postcode for Dorset Fire & Rescue Service, Fire Station, Clay Lane
DT8 3BY is the postcode for St. Marys C E Primary School, Clay Lane
DT8 3EF is the postcode for Beaminster Town Council, 8 Fleet Street
DT8 3EP is the postcode for Beaminster VC Comprehensive School, Newtown, SPORTS HALL, Beaminster VC Comprehensive School, Newtown, MAIN BLOCK, Beaminster VC Comprehensive School, Newtown, and SCIENCE BLOCK, Beaminster VC Comprehensive School, Newtown
DT8 3HB is the postcode for Mountjoy School, Tunnel Road
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