Town Pop. 165

Living in Bishop's Caundle: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishop's Caundle scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 20/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 13 places in the DT9 postcode district. It scores 15 points above the DT9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the DT9 district's 42/100. For the surrounding area, see DT9 postcode district.

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Bishop's Caundle scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
272.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 940% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Well Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Underdown Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Ratleigh Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.68 · PM2.5 5.487 · PM10 10.181 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area
1Good
  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital8.6 mi
Poole General Hospital24.2 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital29.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Apples Medical Centre3.8 mi
GP capacity1,361 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.8%Student2.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership61.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
20
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 South West 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
17
Sherborne 3.9 mi
Templecombe 6 mi
Yetminster 6.2 mi
J24 M5 27.5 mi
J24 M5 27.5 mi
J25 M5 28.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishop's Caundle in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Holwell (Dorset) 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Longburton 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leweston 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hazelbury Bryan 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sherborne 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Dorset) 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Thornford 28 5.6 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop's Caundle a nice place to live?

Bishop's Caundle is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bishop's Caundle is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bishop's Caundle?

Bishop's Caundle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop's Caundle?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishop's Caundle is All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishop's Caundle in total.

Bishop's Caundle in context

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Postcode districts in Bishop's Caundle

DT9 42 ⇄

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