Town Pop. 715

Living in Iwerne Minster: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Iwerne Minster is 43/100, built from 8 categories. Economic health is where Iwerne Minster most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the DT11 postcode district, Iwerne Minster ranks 5th. Its economic health score runs 31 points above the DT11 district's 58/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DT11 postcode district.

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Iwerne Minster scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
39.2 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 12 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Glebe 8 crimes
  2. 2 Watery Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 3 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital16.9 mi
Salisbury District Hospital18.9 mi
Yeovil Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackmore Vale Partnership4.8 mi
GP capacity2,068 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate46.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired35.2%Student11.2%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)20.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.2%
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
Gillingham 8 mi
Tisbury 10.4 mi
Templecombe 11 mi
J1 M27 26.2 mi
J1 M27 26.6 mi
J2 M27 28.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Iwerne Minster 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

Shroton 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Fontmell Magna 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Child Okeford 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dorset) 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stourpaine 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shillingstone 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashmore 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Durweston 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Okeford Fitzpaine 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bryanston 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pimperne 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Iwerne Minster a nice place to live?

Iwerne Minster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Iwerne Minster is 43/100, 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 Iwerne Minster?

Iwerne Minster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 19,781 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Iwerne Minster

DT11 46 ⇄

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