Empool Close is in Crossways, Dorchester and in West Dorset district.
DT2 8BX is located in the Crossways electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Empool Close, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8BX and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT2 8BU, DT2 8BN, DT2 8TN, DT2 8TT, DT2 8TP, DT2 8TZ, DT2 8ZG, DT2 8ZH, DT2 8TS.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Empool Close, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-25 | £234,148 |
| 22 Empool Close, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-25 | £153,317 |
| 49 Empool Close, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-09-30 | £226,385 |
| 14 Empool Close, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2013-06-28 | £247,292 |
| 20 Empool Close, Dorchester, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-09-18 | £230,902 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Frome Valley CofE VA First School School Drive, Crossways DT2 8WR | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Broadmayne First School Knighton Lane, Broadmayne DT2 8PH | 3,748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd The Walled Garden, Moreton DT2 8RH | 4,769 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARMWELL HOLIDAY PARK (PARKDEAN) | Warmwell Leisure Resort Warmwell Road | 749 yd | |
| HUSKIES, DORSET SNOW SPORT CENTRE | Warmwell Leisure Resort Warmwell Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPITFIRE CLUB | The Spitfire Club Mount Skippet Way | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Eats | Warmwell Leisure Resort Warmwell Road | 749 yd | |
| Cafe on the Slopes | Warmwell Leisure Resort Warmwell Road | 749 yd | |
| Scoops | Warmwell Leisure Resort Warmwell Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Holiday Park | health and fitness suite, ski slopes, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Frome Valley C Of E First School FROME VALLEY CE VA FIRST SCHOOL FROME VALLEY CE VA FIRST SCHOOL SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Crossways Playing Field EGDON GLEN | grass pitches | 817 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 88 crimes were reported
near Empool Close .
62% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of DT2 8BX.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 88 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 38 |
| Other Theft | 14 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 9 |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public Order | 2 |
| Other Crime | 2 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of DT2 8BX.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Squadron Place | 254 yd |
| 2023-12 | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near The Rise | 367 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Hope Close | 174 yd |
| 2023-11 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Old Farm Way | 380 yd | |
| 2023-11 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Supermarket | 510 yd | |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Squadron Place | 254 yd |
| 2023-10 | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Supermarket | 510 yd |
| 2023-10 | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Heathland Close | 266 yd |
| 2023-10 | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Binghams Road | 373 yd |
| 2023-10 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Old Farm Way | 380 yd |
The percentage of retired residents living in DT2 8BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Female | 113 |
| Male | 96 |
| Single | 41 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 85 |
| Separated | 3 |
| Divorced | 23 |
| Widowed | 37 |
| Very good health | 55 |
| Good health | 76 |
| Fair health | 52 |
| Bad health | 17 |
| Very bad health | 9 |
| No qualifications | 68 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22 |
| Apprenticeship | 20 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19 |
| Degree or Similar | 30 |
| Other | 8 |
| Chinese | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1 |
| White | 205 |
| Roma | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 201 |
| European Union | 5 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Middle East and Asia | 2 |
| Born in the UK | 201 |
| 10+ Years | 6 |
| 2-5 Years | 1 |
| Less than 2 years | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 139 |
| Romania | 1 |
| Other EU countries | 1 |
| No passport held | 67 |
| No religion | 66 |
| Christian | 131 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Not answered | 10 |