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Living in Bryanston: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bryanston is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 16 places in the DT11 postcode district.

Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (24) and schools (28). That puts Bryanston in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT11 postcode district.

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Bryanston scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
1,493.8 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 91 crimes
↑ 1608% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 1709% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 2290% above national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
↑ 1904% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 1343% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 35 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 32 crimes
  3. 3 Beckett Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • Milldown CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Blandford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Forum CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital13.2 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital17.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitecliff Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,727 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.1%Student10%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership66%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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
24
Holton Heath 11.6 mi
Hamworthy 12.1 mi
Gillingham 12.3 mi
J1 M27 26 mi
J1 M27 26.6 mi
J2 M27 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
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 Bryanston 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

Durweston 35 1.1 mi away ⇄
Blandford Forum 55 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dorset) 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stourpaine 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Pimperne 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Charlton Marshall 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shroton 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shillingstone 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Spetisbury 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Child Okeford 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Iwerne Minster 43 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bryanston a nice place to live?

Bryanston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bryanston is 46/100, 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 Bryanston?

Bryanston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bryanston?

Among the top-rated schools in Bryanston are Milldown CofE Academy, The Blandford School and The Forum Centre, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bryanston in total.

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Postcode districts in Bryanston

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