Town Pop. 2,762

Living in Milborne Port: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milborne Port comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Milborne Port places 6th of 13 in the DT9 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Milborne Port sits 8 points above the DT9 district figure of 29/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DT9 postcode district.

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Milborne Port scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
50 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 56 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Brambles 14 crimes
  2. 2 Sherborne Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Hanover View 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.374 · PM2.5 5.74 · PM10 10.356 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Milborne Port Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
37
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital7.1 mi
Poole General Hospital27 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital28.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,361 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.6%Retired30%Student3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.8%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
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
Sherborne 2.7 mi
Templecombe 3.1 mi
Thornford 6.4 mi
J24 M5 24.8 mi
J24 M5 24.9 mi
J25 M5 26.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
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 £290,000 30
Semi-detached £287,500 10
Terraced £270,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£235k £268k £302k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sherborne 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Charlton Horethorne 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Caundle 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longburton 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Nether Compton 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Leweston 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Trent 48 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milborne Port a nice place to live?

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

Milborne Port is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milborne Port?

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

What are house prices like in Milborne Port?

The current median house price in Milborne Port is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £287,500, terraced £270,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Milborne Port in context

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Postcode districts in Milborne Port

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