Town Pop. 119

Living in Holt (Dorset): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holt (Dorset) comes out at 46/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Holt (Dorset) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Holt (Dorset) places 9th of 15 in the BH21 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 50 points above the BH21 district's 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BH21 postcode district.

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Holt (Dorset) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
663.9 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 23 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 730% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1390% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 1135% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 1475% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Slough Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital7.3 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital8.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWalford Mill Medical Centre2.3 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 · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.8%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership82.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
20
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Branksome 7.6 mi
Parkstone 7.6 mi
Hamworthy 7.9 mi
J1 M27 17.1 mi
J1 M27 17.7 mi
J2 M27 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Holt (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

Broom Hill 0 0.6 mi away ⇄
Gaunt's Common 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Furzehill 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chalbury Common 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wimborne Minster 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dorset) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ferndown 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Merley 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Moors 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whitmore 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Three Legged Cross 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longham 44 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holt (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Holt (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holt (Dorset) is 46/100, 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 Holt (Dorset)?

Holt (Dorset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Holt (Dorset)

BH21 50 ⇄

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