Town Pop. 219

Living in Milton on Stour: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milton on Stour scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 20/100 against a town median of 47/100. Milton on Stour places 2nd of 8 in the SP8 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 18 points above the SP8 district's 62/100. Safety (89) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Transport (7), healthcare (17) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP8 postcode district.

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Milton on Stour scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
205.5 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 17 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cloverfields 5 crimes
  2. 2 Melchester Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Budmouth Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.784 · PM2.5 5.551 · PM10 9.516 µg/m³
79
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Milton-on-Stour Church of England 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
17
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital16.6 mi
Salisbury District Hospital21.5 mi
Royal United Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGillingham Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,621 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired26%Student3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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 Southern 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
7
Gillingham 1.6 mi
Templecombe 6.7 mi
Bruton 8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Milton on Stour 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

Gillingham (Dorset) 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Dorset) 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Zeals 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mere (Wiltshire) 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Stour 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Motcombe 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stour Row 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Knoyle 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Shaftesbury 37 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton on Stour a nice place to live?

Milton on Stour has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milton on Stour 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 Milton on Stour?

Milton on Stour is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 19,781 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milton on Stour?

Among the top-rated schools in Milton on Stour is Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Milton on Stour in total.

Milton on Stour in context

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Postcode districts in Milton on Stour

SP8 45 ⇄

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