Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Beaminster in Dorset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Beaminster a good place to live?
Beaminster may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Dorset below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Beaminster at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Beaminster
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.32 per 1,000 people
Percentile
77th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Beaminster
House prices
Average sold price
£279,590
Percentile
45th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Beaminster
Flood risk in Beaminster
Transport in Beaminster
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Beaminster a good place to live?
Beaminster may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Beaminster safe?
Beaminster ranks in the 77th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Beaminster?
The average sold price is £279,590, with house prices in the 45th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Beaminster?
Schools rank in the 77th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Beaminster?
Nearby public profiles include Sherborne West in Dorset and Sturminster Newton in Dorset.
