Town Pop. 2,519

Living in Lytchett Matravers: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lytchett Matravers is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 25/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the BH16 postcode district, Lytchett Matravers ranks 4th.

It scores 6 points below the BH16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its safety score runs 50 points above the BH16 district's 43/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BH16 postcode district.

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Lytchett Matravers scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53.2 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 64 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dolmans Hill 22 crimes
  2. 2 Lockyer'S Way 18 crimes
  3. 3 Anncott Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lytchett Matravers Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsPoole General Hospital4.9 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital10.9 mi
Salisbury District Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySandford Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity1,186 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.6%Student3.4%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
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
19
Holton Heath 3.1 mi
Hamworthy 3.5 mi
Wareham 4.7 mi
J1 M27 24 mi
J1 M27 24.6 mi
J2 M27 27.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £410,000 21
Detached £475,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£353k £428k £505k £581k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Beacon Hill 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Post Green 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Upton (Dorset) 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Holton Heath 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Marshall 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Corfe Mullen 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Dorset) 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dorset) 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wareham 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Spetisbury 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Kingston 31 5.3 mi away ⇄
Merley 54 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lytchett Matravers a nice place to live?

Lytchett Matravers has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lytchett Matravers is 38/100, 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 Lytchett Matravers?

Lytchett Matravers is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lytchett Matravers?

Among the top-rated schools in Lytchett Matravers is Lytchett Matravers Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lytchett Matravers in total.

What are house prices like in Lytchett Matravers?

The current median house price in Lytchett Matravers is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lytchett Matravers in context

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Postcode districts in Lytchett Matravers

BH16 44 ⇄

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