Town Pop. 3,599

Living in Chickerell: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chickerell scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Chickerell most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 25/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the DT3 postcode district scores higher. Chickerell leads all 5. Against the wider DT3 district average of 39/100, that is 10 points above. On broadband specifically, Chickerell sits 42 points above the DT3 district figure of 43/100. For the surrounding area, see DT3 postcode district.

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Chickerell scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
64.7 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 91 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marshallsay Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Yarlands 12 crimes
  3. 3 Wood Land Way 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Chickerell Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Conifers Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Budmouth Academy WeymouthSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital22.6 mi
Poole General Hospital23.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital30.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bridges Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity6,117 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.7%Student3.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.7%
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 South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Weymouth 2.1 mi
Upwey 2.3 mi
Dorchester South 6.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,000 35
Detached £426,250 12
Terraced £322,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£243k £330k £419k £506k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Weymouth 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Portesham 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fortuneswell 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Winterborne St Martin 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Abbotsbury 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Grove (Dorset) 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Weston (Dorset) 45 6.1 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (Dorset) 58 6.5 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Dorset) 45 6.8 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chickerell a nice place to live?

Chickerell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chickerell is 49/100, 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 Chickerell?

Chickerell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 233 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chickerell?

Among the top-rated schools in Chickerell are Chickerell Primary Academy and Conifers Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chickerell in total.

What are house prices like in Chickerell?

The current median house price in Chickerell is £322,000, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £426,250, terraced £322,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chickerell in context

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Postcode districts in Chickerell

DT3 39 ⇄

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