Town Pop. 1,384

Living in Marnhull: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marnhull comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 25/100 against a town median of 47/100. Marnhull places 4th of 6 in the DT10 postcode district.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Healthcare (3), transport (3), lifestyle (9) and schools (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT10 postcode district.

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Marnhull scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
45.5 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 27 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chippel Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Fillymead 9 crimes
  3. 3 Fellowsmead 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, MarnhullPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, MarnhullPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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 Hospital13.4 mi
Poole General Hospital22.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackmore Vale Partnership3 mi
GP capacity1,656 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate43.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired42.5%Student2.6%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
3
Templecombe 4.8 mi
Gillingham 4.8 mi
Sherborne 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £355,000 24
Detached £420,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£314k £409k £507k £603k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Henstridge Marsh 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Stour 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stour Row 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Dorset) 45 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marnhull a nice place to live?

Marnhull has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marnhull 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 Marnhull?

Marnhull is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marnhull?

Among the top-rated schools in Marnhull is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Marnhull in total.

What are house prices like in Marnhull?

The current median house price in Marnhull is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 27%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Marnhull

DT10 39 ⇄

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