Town Pop. 695

Living in Bourton (Dorset): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bourton (Dorset) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SP8 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the SP8 district's 60/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP8 postcode district.

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Bourton (Dorset) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SP8 4AA SP8 5AA SP8 9AL SP8

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
105 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 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Templecombe Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Whitesheet Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St George's Church of England School, BourtonPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital15.4 mi
Royal United Hospital21.8 mi
Salisbury District Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,021 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
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.6%
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
3
Gillingham 3.6 mi
Bruton 5.9 mi
Templecombe 6.4 mi
J24 M5 29 mi
J3 M32 29.1 mi
J22 M5 29.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £442,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£318k £341k £364k £387k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Zeals 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Milton on Stour 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mere (Wiltshire) 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Dorset) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wincanton 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Stour 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Maiden Bradley 30 5.5 mi away ⇄
Motcombe 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bruton 43 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourton (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Bourton (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bourton (Dorset) is 41/100, 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 Bourton (Dorset)?

Bourton (Dorset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bourton (Dorset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bourton (Dorset) is Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bourton (Dorset) in total.

What are house prices like in Bourton (Dorset)?

The current median house price in Bourton (Dorset) is £442,500, around 55% above the England and Wales average.

Bourton (Dorset) in context

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Postcode districts in Bourton (Dorset)

SP8 45 ⇄

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