The UK Postcode Database

DT2 8XS

a postcode in Dorset

Introduced in January 1995
DT2 8XS Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with DT2 8XS

Woodsford Close - 15 properties, USRN 43202896

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.6994 / 50°41'57"N

Longitude: -2.3344 / 2°20'3"W

UTM Reference: 30U 547003 5616614

OS Easting: 376477

OS Northing: 88921

OS Grid: SY764889

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 0ZV.4M0

Mapcode Global: FRA 6707.6CJ

Open Location Code: 9C2VMMX8+Q6

Maidenhead Locator System: IO80tq97

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: D1

  • rural town
  • a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2b2

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Rural Amenity
  • Rural Mix

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 22208 / 32844

  • 7th decile
  • somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for DT2 8XS on Friday 12 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 03:02
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:10
Sunrise 04:56
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:09
Sunset 21:22
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:07
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:15
Hours of daylight today04:26 to 21:52
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:52 to 04:26
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 01:32
Moon sets 17:49

For a full sun and moon calendar for DT2 8XS, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DT2 8XS

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
1 August 2024 12 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £364,250
9 May 2023 9 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £387,500
21 August 2020 10 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £256,000
15 July 2020 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £229,500
12 June 2019 12 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £285,000
15 November 2018 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £218,500
30 November 2016 10 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £212,500
12 December 2014 11 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £239,950
7 November 2014 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
17 October 2012 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £155,000
6 September 2011 1 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £215,000
31 July 2009 11 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £209,000
25 November 2008 14 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £200,000
25 March 2008 10 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £189,950
17 October 2007 11 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £219,000
15 September 2006 10 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £189,950
31 August 2005 1 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £230,000
31 August 2005 13 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £189,500
8 April 2005 9 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £205,000
30 April 2004 11 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £189,000
22 July 2003 10 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £158,500
20 September 2002 13 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £149,000
25 June 2002 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £105,950
28 March 2001 13 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £106,000
10 July 2000 9 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £119,350
31 March 2000 7 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £107,000
2 February 2000 8 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £105,000
29 October 1999 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £70,000
7 September 1998 13 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £78,000
11 July 1997 10 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £68,000
24 June 1997 11 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £76,000
23 June 1997 8 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £84,500
27 March 1997 7 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £67,900
27 March 1997 12 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £78,000
21 March 1997 9 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £82,500
28 February 1997 13 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £62,500
28 November 1996 5 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £51,000
22 November 1996 6 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £51,000
8 November 1996 14 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £62,500
30 September 1996 2 Woodsford Close, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8XS Semi-detached Freehold £69,950

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for DT2 8XS

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

South Dorset

MP

Lloyd Hatton Labour

Dorset Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Crossways

Councillor

Nick Ireland Liberal Democrats

DT2 8XS also falls within the Civil Parish of Crossways, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DT2 8XS

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00104152 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01020538 Dorset 036C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02004279 Dorset 036 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04003531 Crossways Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05012695 Crossways Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 2 May 2019 DLUHC
E06000059 Dorset Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 April 2019 DLUHC
E12000009 South West Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001485 South Dorset Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000039 Dorset Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000046 Dorchester & Weymouth Travel to Work Areas Other 1 January 2009 ONS
E33049599 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000009 Dorset Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 7 July 2011 BEIS
E38000045 NHS Dorset CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2015 ODS
E40000006 South West NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2018 ODS
E54000041 Dorset Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2016 NHS
E56000016 Wessex Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E63013892 Crossways Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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