Is DT4 8HF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

353 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DT4 8HF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
132
Anti-social behaviour
127
Shoplifting
23
Public order
21
Criminal damage & arson
14
Other theft
12
Vehicle crime
6
Bicycle theft
3

House prices

£325,410

Average price in Dorset (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£264,807
Semi-detached
£330,336
Detached
£515,144
Flat / maisonette
£167,991

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DT4 8HF specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DT4 8HF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DT4 8HF on Check Food Hygiene

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