Town Pop. 223

Living in Durweston: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Durweston is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 41/100 against a town median of 67/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the DT11 postcode district, Durweston ranks 13th.

Against the wider DT11 district average of 46/100, that is 11 points below. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT11 postcode district.

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Durweston scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
309.4 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 37 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Schelin Way 14 crimes
  2. 2 Blandford Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Gunn Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.689 · PM2.5 5.526 · PM10 9.887 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Durweston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital14.3 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital18.6 mi
Yeovil Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitecliff Surgery2 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2%Retired28.9%Student4%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership64.3%
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Gillingham 11.4 mi
Holton Heath 12.6 mi
Templecombe 12.8 mi
J1 M27 26.8 mi
J1 M27 27.3 mi
J2 M27 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Durweston 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

Stourpaine 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Bryanston 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dorset) 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blandford Forum 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shillingstone 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shroton 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Child Okeford 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pimperne 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Okeford Fitzpaine 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Iwerne Minster 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Charlton Marshall 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Durweston a nice place to live?

Durweston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Durweston is 35/100, 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 Durweston?

Durweston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Durweston?

Among the top-rated schools in Durweston is Durweston Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Durweston in total.

Durweston in context

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Postcode districts in Durweston

DT11 46 ⇄

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