Town Pop. 809

Living in Milborne St Andrew: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milborne St Andrew comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 27/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the DT11 postcode district.

Against the wider DT11 district average of 46/100, that is 11 points below. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DT11 postcode district.

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Milborne St Andrew scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
51.9 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 17 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hopsfield 7 crimes
  2. 2 Homefield 4 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.882 · PM2.5 5.274 · PM10 9.087 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Milborne St Andrew First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital13.7 mi
Yeovil Hospital18.9 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMilton Abbas Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,576 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.1%Student2.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership76.8%
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
11
Moreton 5.5 mi
Wool 7.2 mi
Dorchester South 8.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£356k £363k £371k £378k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tolpuddle 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Whitechurch 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Briantspuddle 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cheselbourne 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bere Regis 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Puddletown 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Kingston 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Piddlehinton 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Piddletrenthide 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Crossways 36 6.2 mi away ⇄
Wool 37 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milborne St Andrew a nice place to live?

Milborne St Andrew has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milborne St Andrew is 35/100, 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 St Andrew?

Milborne St Andrew is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milborne St Andrew?

Among the top-rated schools in Milborne St Andrew is Milborne St Andrew First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Milborne St Andrew in total.

What are house prices like in Milborne St Andrew?

The current median house price in Milborne St Andrew is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average.

Milborne St Andrew in context

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Postcode districts in Milborne St Andrew

DT11 46 ⇄

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