Town Pop. 2,138

Living in Crossways: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crossways is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 15th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the DT2 postcode district.

On environment specifically, Crossways sits 10 points above the DT2 district figure of 58/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see DT2 postcode district.

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Crossways scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
109.9 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
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pigeon Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 The Rise 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.979 · PM2.5 5.322 · PM10 9.179 µg/m³
79
Green Space 42
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Frome Valley CofE First SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital15 mi
Yeovil Hospital21.2 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryPuddletown Surgery3.6 mi
GP capacity1,138 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.1%Student2.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership72.1%
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
11
Moreton 0.9 mi
Dorchester South 4.7 mi
Dorchester West 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £353,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£306k £340k £375k £409k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Owermoigne 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winfrith Newburgh 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Puddletown 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wool 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tolpuddle 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Briantspuddle 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (Dorset) 58 4.9 mi away ⇄
Piddlehinton 37 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crossways a nice place to live?

Crossways has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crossways is 36/100, 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 Crossways?

Crossways is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crossways?

Among the top-rated schools in Crossways is Frome Valley CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Crossways in total.

What are house prices like in Crossways?

The current median house price in Crossways is £353,000, around 24% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

Crossways in context

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Postcode districts in Crossways

DT2 36 ⇄

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