Town Pop. 4,360

Living in Fortuneswell: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fortuneswell is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the DT5 postcode district, Fortuneswell scores lowest. The DT5 district averages 41/100, putting Fortuneswell 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Fortuneswell sits 9 points above the DT5 district figure of 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT5 postcode district.

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Fortuneswell scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

115.8 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 266 crimes

↑ 83% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 94 crimes

↑ 42% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes

↑ 15% above national average

Public order 27 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 21 crimes

↓ 23% below national average

other 63 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Withies Croft 77 crimes
2 Parking Area 44 crimes
3 Liberty Road 22 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³

Green Space 44

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital22.6 mi

Yeovil Hospital27 mi

Royal Bournemouth Hospital29.3 mi

Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%

Nearest GP surgeryRoyal Manor Health Care1.5 mi

GP capacity8,326 patients per GP

2dentists0pharmacies

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

90.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate47.4%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed47.4%Unemployed3.7%Retired20.8%Student3.4%Other inactive24.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial28.7%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary36.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%

Home ownership53.2%

Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England

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

Weymouth 3.6 mi

Upwey 5.9 mi

Dorchester South 10 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 7

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Adequate 8

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£217,500	45
Terraced	£235,000	29
Flat / Maisonette	£130,250	10

5-year monthly trend

All Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortuneswell a nice place to live?

Fortuneswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fortuneswell 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 Fortuneswell?

Fortuneswell has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 505 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Fortuneswell?

The current median house price in Fortuneswell is £217,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £235,000, flat £130,250. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Fortuneswell in context

See where Fortuneswell ranks among the best places to live in Dorset

Postcode districts in Fortuneswell

DT5 41 ⇄

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