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Living in Loders: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Loders comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 20/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Loders places 2nd of 8 in the DT6 postcode district. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT6 postcode district.

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Loders scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
256.2 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 33 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Valley View 10 crimes
  2. 2 Gundry Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Yellow Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.336 · PM2.5 4.961 · PM10 7.961 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Loders CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital14.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital25.2 mi
Poole General Hospital32.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryBridport Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,771 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.3%Retired35%Student2.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.9%
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
8
Maiden Newton 6.9 mi
Crewkerne 9.3 mi
Chetnole 10.5 mi
J25 M5 24.1 mi
J25 M5 24.3 mi
J26 M5 25.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Loders 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

Bradpole 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bridport 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Bradstock 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Netherbury 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Litton Cheney 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chideock 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Beaminster 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Morcombelake 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Canonicorum 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Broadwindsor 37 6.3 mi away ⇄
Maiden Newton 34 6.7 mi away ⇄
Corscombe 48 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Loders a nice place to live?

Loders has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Loders is 42/100, 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 Loders?

Loders is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Loders?

Among the top-rated schools in Loders is Loders CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Loders in total.

Loders in context

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Postcode districts in Loders

DT6 42 ⇄

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