Hope Close Crossways, Dorset
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT2), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43201306.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £135,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 19, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 50% 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 150 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: It is about 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Puddletown Surgery, about 5.9 km (3.7 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £149,000 | £123,000 | £175,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £115,000 | £110,000 | £120,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £68,500 | £68,500 | £68,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2022 | 6 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 25 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2021 | 21 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 16 DT2 8TT | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 13 May 2016 | 11 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2014 | 18 DT2 8TT | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 6 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2013 | 9 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2009 | 11 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2008 | 6 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 11 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2007 | 9 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 18 DT2 8TT | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 9 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £68,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2000 | 9 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 9 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £33,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 9 DT2 8TT | Flat or maisonette | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Flat (17); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (7); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (6).
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 61 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT2 8TT | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| DT2 8ZG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moreton (Dorset) 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Wool 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Dorchester South 466,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Crossways | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Top O Town Coach Park Dorchester | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 12.7 km (7.9 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 | 81.2 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Puddletown Surgery | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bovington Dental Centre | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bmi The Winterbourne Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,680 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 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, 330 m south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation | Scheduled monument | 330 m south |
| Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowley's Plantation | Wood | 220 m south |
| Skippet Heath | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Wakeling Island | Island | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Black Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Whitcombe Vale | Valley | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 31 |
16 of the street's 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 2–9 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSWAYS STORES DT2 8TP | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2018 |
| SPITFIRE CLUB DT2 8TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | Exempt | |
| CROSSWAYS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE DT2 8TU | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| DORSET BREWING COMPANY LTD DT2 8BF | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Co-op DT2 8BS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Empool Close (10); On or near Combe Way (9); On or near Heathland Close (8); On or near Binghams Road (5); On or near Warmwell Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
Nearby streets
Heathfield Park · Mount Skippet Way · Heathland Close · The Scotton Way · Binghams Road · Spitfire Close · Empool Close · Lawrence Drive · Old Farm Way · Binghams Road · Airfield Close · Combe Way
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.