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Living in Holwell (Dorset): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holwell (Dorset) scores 45/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Holwell (Dorset) places 5th of 13 in the DT9 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the DT9 district's 42/100. For the surrounding area, see DT9 postcode district.

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Holwell (Dorset) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
416.2 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 34 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1019% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 381% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roselyn Crescent 17 crimes
  2. 2 Foxs Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Crouch Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.555 · PM2.5 5.505 · PM10 10.034 µg/m³
79
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital9.6 mi
Poole General Hospital22.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Apples Medical Centre5.2 mi
GP capacity1,495 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired37.1%Student3.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.5%
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 5.2 mi
Yetminster 6.7 mi
Chetnole 7 mi
J24 M5 28.7 mi
J24 M5 28.8 mi
J25 M5 29.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Holwell (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

Bishop's Caundle 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hazelbury Bryan 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longburton 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leweston 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Dorset) 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Sherborne 51 5.6 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 5.6 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Dorset) 0 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holwell (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Holwell (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holwell (Dorset) is 45/100, 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 Holwell (Dorset)?

Holwell (Dorset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Holwell (Dorset) in context

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Postcode districts in Holwell (Dorset)

DT9 42 ⇄

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