Town Pop. 2,711

Living in Alderholt: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Alderholt is 39/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 36/100 versus a median of 60/100. Alderholt places 10th of 11 in the SP6 postcode district.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (5), lifestyle (8), healthcare (13), schools (16) and bills (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SP6 postcode district.

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Alderholt scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kestrel Way 8 crimes
  2. 2 Churchill Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 62
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, AlderholtPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital8.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital10.9 mi
Poole General Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Fordingbridge Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,104 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
36
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
25
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Salisbury 11 mi
Hinton Admiral 12.1 mi
Christchurch 12.2 mi
J1 M27 10.3 mi
J1 M27 10.8 mi
J2 M27 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 26
Detached £465,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£354k £404k £455k £506k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sandleheath 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fordingbridge 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hyde (New Forest) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Verwood 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Frogham 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rockbourne 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Godshill (New Forest) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cranborne 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Breamore 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whitmore 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woodgreen 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Three Legged Cross 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alderholt a nice place to live?

Alderholt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alderholt is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alderholt?

Alderholt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alderholt?

Among the top-rated schools in Alderholt is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Alderholt in total.

What are house prices like in Alderholt?

The current median house price in Alderholt is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Alderholt

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