Crooked Lane is in Beaminster and in West Dorset district. DT8 3SA is located in the Beaminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crooked Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT8 3ER, DT8 3EX, DT8 3ES, DT8 3BT, DT8 3EW, DT8 3ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT8 3SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT8 3SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 25.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 55.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 43.9% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 10.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 15.9% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 27.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crooked Lane was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Beaminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crooked Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Beaminster and the 383rd lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Cottage Crooked Lane, Beaminster, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2014-05-07 | £951,923 |
DT8 3SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT8 3SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy Clay Lane , DT8 3BY | 2out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fairoak Way , Mosterton DT8 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Drimpton Road , Broadwindsor DT8 3QL | 3out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Salwayash , DT6 5JE | 3out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster School Newtown , DT8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountjoy School Tunnel Road , DT8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOMBAY SPICE | 24 Hogshill Street | 740 yd | |
| The Box Garden | 19 Hogshill Street | 783 yd | |
| The Trading Post & Cafe at Ann Day | 3 Hogshill Street | 806 yd | |
| Dexters | 4 Hogshill Street | 806 yd | |
| BRASSICA | 4 The Square | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNAPP INN | The Knapp Inn, 23 Clay Lane | 754 yd | |
| GREYHOUND INN | 11 The Square | 851 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 14 The Square | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERIAL GRILLERS | The Knapp Inn, 23 Clay Lane | 754 yd | |
| KINGFISHER FISH AND CHIPS | 3 - 5 North Street | 879 yd | |
| AMEI TAKEAWAY | 5 Prout Bridge | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 23 - 24 The Square | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaminster School Sport & Leisure NEWTOWN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 174 yd |
| Memorial Playing Fields CHAMPIONS GARDENS | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Academy CLAY LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 698 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.