Empool Close, Crossways, Dorchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT2 8BX.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Empool Close, Crossways, Dorchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £111,350. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £150,900. That is 68% below the Dorchester average of £353,477 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2022; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Empool Close range from £90,000 to £230,000. 75% of homes sold here were freehold and 25% leasehold. Of 111 streets in Dorchester with at least two sales in the last year, Empool Close ranks 109th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Empool Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DT2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 75% freehold and 25% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £150,900 | 2 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Empool Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Empool Close DT2 8BX | 2 Apr 2026 | £90,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 57, Empool Close DT2 8BX | 6 Jan 2026 | £132,700 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Empool Close DT2 8BX | 25 Mar 2022 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Empool Close DT2 8BX | 25 Nov 2021 | £145,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Empool Close | £145,000 (Nov 2021) → £230,000 (Mar 2022) | +59% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Empool Close
Crime
9 crimes were reported within about a mile of Empool Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Empool Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke Flood warning area
- Lower Frome and tributaries Flood alert area
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Flood alert area
- River Piddle from Alton Pancras to Wareham Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Empool Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley CofE First School 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–9 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Broadmayne First School and Nursery 139 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 2.2 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
- Moreton (Dorset) station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Dorchester South station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
- Wool station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Empool Close (SW-bound, Mount Skippet Way) 1 min walk
- Empool Close (NE-bound, Mount Skippet Way) 1 min walk
- Post Office (W-bound, Mount Skippet Way) 3 min walk
- Post Office (SE-bound, Mount Skippet Way) 3 min walk
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Warmwell Road · 0.3 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 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 837 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,860 |
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 Empool Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.8% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 35.8% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.9% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.1% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.2% | 31.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.1% | 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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