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Living in Furzehill: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Furzehill comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the BH21 postcode district, Furzehill ranks 7th. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the BH21 district's 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: BH21 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Furzehill scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
647.3 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 62 crimes
↑ 673% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 801% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 1037% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 815% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Azalea Gardens 27 crimes
  2. 2 Eyebright Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Cranborne Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.457 · PM2.5 5.758 · PM10 9.168 µg/m³
77
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Wimborne First School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital6.4 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital8.2 mi
Salisbury District Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWalford Mill Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,743 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2%Retired30.6%Student2.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
16
Hamworthy 6.6 mi
Parkstone 6.7 mi
Poole 6.8 mi
J1 M27 18.3 mi
J1 M27 18.9 mi
J2 M27 21.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Furzehill 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

Wimborne Minster 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Broom Hill 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dorset) 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Holt (Dorset) 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gaunt's Common 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Merley 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chalbury Common 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Corfe Mullen 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ferndown 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Longham 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bearwood 63 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Marshall 36 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Furzehill a nice place to live?

Furzehill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Furzehill is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Furzehill?

Furzehill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Furzehill?

Among the top-rated schools in Furzehill is Wimborne First School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Furzehill in total.

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Postcode districts in Furzehill

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