Town Pop. 740

Living in Hazelbury Bryan: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hazelbury Bryan scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Hazelbury Bryan places 3rd of 6 in the DT10 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the DT10 district's 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Halsey Green 6 crimes
  2. 2 Bullocks Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Pidney Green 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.444 · PM2.5 5.464 · PM10 9.823 µg/m³
79
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hazelbury Bryan Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital12.4 mi
Poole General Hospital19.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackmore Vale Partnership4.1 mi
GP capacity1,573 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.2%Student2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.5%
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
Sherborne 8 mi
Templecombe 8.7 mi
Chetnole 9.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Hazelbury Bryan 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

Holwell (Dorset) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Okeford Fitzpaine 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Caundle 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shillingstone 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cheselbourne 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Child Okeford 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Piddletrenthide 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hazelbury Bryan a nice place to live?

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

Hazelbury Bryan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hazelbury Bryan?

Among the top-rated schools in Hazelbury Bryan is Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hazelbury Bryan in total.

Hazelbury Bryan in context

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Postcode districts in Hazelbury Bryan

DT10 39 ⇄

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