Forest View Crossways, Dorset
16 addresses across 1 postcode (DT2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43201299.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £370,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moreton (Dorset), about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Puddletown Surgery, about 5.4 km (3.4 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £427,500 | £427,500 | £427,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £448,000 | £448,000 | £448,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £334,000 | £334,000 | £334,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £316,250 | £282,500 | £350,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £262,000 | £262,000 | £262,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 12 DT2 8UR | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2024 | 1 DT2 8UR | Detached | £427,500 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 6 DT2 8UR | Detached | £448,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2022 | 14 DT2 8UR | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 1 DT2 8UR | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2019 | 2 DT2 8UR | Detached | £375,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Feb 2019 | 10 DT2 8UR | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 7 DT2 8UR | Detached | £334,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2017 | 15 DT2 8UR | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 8 DT2 8UR | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2014 | 7 DT2 8UR | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 9 DT2 8UR | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2010 | 7 DT2 8UR | Detached | £262,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2009 | 16 DT2 8UR | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2008 | 15 DT2 8UR | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2007 | 12 DT2 8UR | Detached | £269,950 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 6 DT2 8UR | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2004 | 14 DT2 8UR | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2003 | 1 DT2 8UR | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2002 | 12 DT2 8UR | Detached | £133,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 2 DT2 8UR | Detached | £156,000 | |
| 13 Dec 1999 | 7 DT2 8UR | Detached | £132,500 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 3 DT2 8UR | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 14 DT2 8UR | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1997 | 3 DT2 8UR | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 13 May 1996 | 6 DT2 8UR | Detached | £79,000 | |
| 18 Oct 1995 | 15 DT2 8UR | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 8 Feb 1995 | 7 DT2 8UR | Detached | £76,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 1983-1990 (11); 1996-2002 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (23% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 58 m and 60 m above sea level (59 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT2 8UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moreton (Dorset) 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Dorchester South 466,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Dorchester West 97,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lington Close Crossways | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Top O Town Coach Park Dorchester | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 35.9 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 80.8 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Puddletown Surgery | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bovington Dental Centre | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Bmi The Winterbourne Hospital | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 80 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,680 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation, a scheduled monument, 790 m (0.5 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowley's Plantation | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Dick o' th' Banks Plantation | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Wakeling Island | Island | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Black Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Black Wood Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 2–9 | 250 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FROME VALLEY FIRST SCHOOL DT2 8WR | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| CROSSWAYS STORES DT2 8TP | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2018 |
| SPITFIRE CLUB DT2 8TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | Exempt | |
| CROSSWAYS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE DT2 8TU | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Hedgerows (6); On or near Polly'S Close (6); On or near Pauls Way (4); On or near Yalbury Lane (2); On or near Woodsford Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DT2 8UR: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Clyffe View · Lawrence Crescent · Yalbury Lane · Woodsford Road · The Hedgerows · Pauls Way · Polly's Close · Lington Close · Clouds Hill · Moynton Close · Combe Way · Blackwell Walk
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.