Marksmead, Drimpton, Beaminster
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT8 3RZ.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Marksmead, Drimpton, Beaminster have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £367,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £413,688. Average sale prices rose from £316,250 in 2019 to £367,500 in 2026 (+16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% detached, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Marksmead range from £285,000 to £590,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 14 streets in Beaminster with at least two sales in the last year, Marksmead ranks 3rd for average price.
House prices on Marksmead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DT8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £413,688 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £285,000 | 4 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Marksmead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 17 Jun 2026 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Foxglove Cottage, 19, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 3 Mar 2026 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Farriers Cottage, 4, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 27 Jun 2025 | £487,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dunnings, 2, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 22 Sep 2023 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 4 Feb 2022 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 30 Sep 2021 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Alder House, 12, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 11 Mar 2021 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 11 Feb 2021 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 25 Nov 2019 | £347,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Marksmead DT8 3RZ | 4 Oct 2019 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Marksmead | £335,000 (Sep 2021) → £365,000 (Feb 2022) → £410,000 (Jun 2026) | +22% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Marksmead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 93 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Crewkerne station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Royal Oak (NW-bound, Bridport Road) 3 min walk
- Royal Oak (SE-bound) 3 min walk
- The Old Barn (SE-bound) 3 min walk
- The Old Barn (NW-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Symphony South Healthcare
Middle Path, Crewkerne · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Orchard Way · 2.5 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Crewkerne · 3.2 mi
- Lidl Lidl Crewkerne · 3.3 mi
Dentists
- Black Swan Dental Spa · 3.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 797 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 38.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,767 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Marksmead
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.4% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.5% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.4% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.6% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.5% | 31.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.8% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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