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Living in Cheselbourne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cheselbourne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Cheselbourne most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the DT2 postcode district. Its environment score runs 21 points above the DT2 district's 58/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT2 postcode district.

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Cheselbourne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
463.1 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 26 crimes
↑ 424% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 887% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 766% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 White Hill 9 crimes
  2. 2 Greenacres 8 crimes
  3. 3 Common Drove 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.445 · PM2.5 5.442 · PM10 9.939 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area
1Good
  • Cheselbourne Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital15.9 mi
Poole General Hospital16.7 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMilton Abbas Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,394 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2%Retired28.8%Student3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
11
Moreton 6.9 mi
Dorchester South 7.6 mi
Dorchester West 7.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Cheselbourne 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

Milborne St Andrew 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Piddlehinton 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Piddletrenthide 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Puddletown 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tolpuddle 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Whitechurch 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Briantspuddle 31 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hazelbury Bryan 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Cerne Abbas 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Charlton Down 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward 47 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheselbourne a nice place to live?

Cheselbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheselbourne is 40/100, 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 Cheselbourne?

Cheselbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheselbourne?

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

Cheselbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Cheselbourne

DT2 36 ⇄

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