Town Pop. 1,279

Living in Charmouth: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charmouth comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DT6 postcode district, Charmouth ranks 4th. The DT6 district averages 42/100, putting Charmouth 5 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DT6 postcode district.

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Charmouth scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

128.2 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 65 crimes

↑ 53% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes

↑ 39% above national average

Other theft 18 crimes

↑ 127% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes

↑ 96% above national average

Burglary 12 crimes

↑ 169% above national average

other 25 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Stonebarrow Lane 17 crimes
2 Shedbush Lane 8 crimes
3 Ellesdon 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 4

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Charmouth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital18.1 mi

Musgrove Park Hospital20.8 mi

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)26.1 mi

Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%

Nearest GP surgeryAxminster Medical Practice5.3 mi

GP capacity2,459 patients per GP

0dentists1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%

available across Dorset

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

13.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

13.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate46.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed46.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired40.8%Student2.1%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary18.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership75.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Axminster 5.4 mi

Crewkerne 10.9 mi

Honiton 13.2 mi

J25 M5 20.5 mi

J26 M5 20.5 mi

J26 M5 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Adequate 9

Takeaways Some 1

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	£520,000	10

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charmouth a nice place to live?

Charmouth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charmouth is 37/100, 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 Charmouth?

Charmouth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Charmouth?

The current median house price in Charmouth is £520,000, around 82% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Charmouth in context

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Postcode districts in Charmouth

DT6 42 ⇄

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