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Living in Broadmayne: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broadmayne comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 22 scored places sharing the DT2 postcode district, Broadmayne ranks 9th. Against the wider DT2 district average of 36/100, that is 5 points above. On broadband specifically, Broadmayne sits 59 points above the DT2 district figure of 24/100. For the surrounding area, see DT2 postcode district.

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Broadmayne scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
41.3 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 19 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 1 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stafford Close 4 crimes
  2. 2 Lytchetts Park 3 crimes
  3. 3 Bakers Paddock 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.985 · PM2.5 5.207 · PM10 8.892 µg/m³
80
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • Broadmayne First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital18 mi
Yeovil Hospital21.2 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryFordington Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,088 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired38.2%Student2.5%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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 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
9
Dorchester South 3.1 mi
Dorchester West 3.3 mi
Moreton 3.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broadmayne 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

West Knighton 42 0.7 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Crossways 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Owermoigne 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (Dorset) 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weymouth 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Charminster 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Winfrith Newburgh 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Winterborne St Martin 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Puddletown 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Charlton Down 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadmayne a nice place to live?

Broadmayne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broadmayne 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 Broadmayne?

Broadmayne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 19,781 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broadmayne?

Among the top-rated schools in Broadmayne is Broadmayne First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Broadmayne in total.

Broadmayne in context

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Postcode districts in Broadmayne

DT2 36 ⇄

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