Town Pop. 776

Living in Grove (Dorset): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grove (Dorset) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Grove (Dorset) most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Grove (Dorset) places 3rd of 4 in the DT5 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 25 points above the DT5 district's 68/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DT5 postcode district.

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Grove (Dorset) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
207.5 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 94 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Other crime 17 crimes
↑ 995% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Withies Croft 77 crimes
  2. 2 Grove Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Lady Mead Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.051 · PM2.5 5.207 · PM10 10.362 µg/m³
79
Green Space 69
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St George's Foundation Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital22.9 mi
Yeovil Hospital28.5 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital29.6 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryRoyal Manor Health Care0.6 mi
GP capacity3,327 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate39.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39.9%Unemployed3.4%Retired22.7%Student2.6%Other inactive31.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.8%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
24
Weymouth 4.7 mi
Upwey 7 mi
Dorchester South 11 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grove (Dorset) 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

Weston (Dorset) 45 0.8 mi away ⇄
Fortuneswell 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Dorset) 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Weymouth 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Chickerell 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 6.8 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 8.9 mi away ⇄
Owermoigne 32 9.0 mi away ⇄
West Lulworth 33 9.4 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 9.5 mi away ⇄
Winfrith Newburgh 34 10 mi away ⇄
Burngate 33 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grove (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Grove (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grove (Dorset) is 40/100, 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 Grove (Dorset)?

Grove (Dorset) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grove (Dorset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Grove (Dorset) is St George's Foundation Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grove (Dorset) in total.

Grove (Dorset) in context

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Postcode districts in Grove (Dorset)

DT5 41 ⇄

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