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Living in Leigh (Dorset): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leigh (Dorset) comes out at 37/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Leigh (Dorset) places 11th of 13 in the DT9 postcode district.

The DT9 district averages 42/100, putting Leigh (Dorset) 5 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 9 points above the DT9 district's 66/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Leigh (Dorset) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
224.3 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
↑ 218% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 160% 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
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
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 Hospital6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital26.5 mi
Poole General Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryYetminster Health Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,770 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 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
Chetnole 1.4 mi
Yetminster 2 mi
Thornford 2.9 mi
J25 M5 24.7 mi
J25 M5 24.8 mi
J24 M5 25.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leigh (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

Chetnole 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Yetminster 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Leweston 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Dorset) 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thornford 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Longburton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bradford Abbas 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barwick and Stoford 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sherborne 51 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cerne Abbas 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Caundle 57 5.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Compton 49 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Leigh (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leigh (Dorset) is 37/100, 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 Leigh (Dorset)?

Leigh (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.

Leigh (Dorset) in context

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Postcode districts in Leigh (Dorset)

DT9 42 ⇄

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