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Living in Piddletrenthide: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Piddletrenthide comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the DT2 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The DT2 district averages 36/100, putting Piddletrenthide 6 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT2 postcode district.

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Piddletrenthide scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
258.1 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 22 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 479% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Badger Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Wightman'S Orchard 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.507 · PM2.5 5.106 · PM10 8.917 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Piddle Valley Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital13.5 mi
Poole General Hospital20 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCerne Abbas Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,486 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.4%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership69.1%
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
3
Dorchester West 6 mi
Dorchester South 6.1 mi
Maiden Newton 6.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Piddletrenthide 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

Piddlehinton 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cerne Abbas 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cheselbourne 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Charlton Down 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sydling St Nicholas 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Charminster 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Puddletown 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Dorset) 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (Dorset) 58 6.1 mi away ⇄
Milborne St Andrew 35 6.2 mi away ⇄
Hazelbury Bryan 40 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Piddletrenthide a nice place to live?

Piddletrenthide has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Piddletrenthide is 42/100, 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 Piddletrenthide?

Piddletrenthide is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Piddletrenthide?

Among the top-rated schools in Piddletrenthide is Piddle Valley Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Piddletrenthide in total.

Piddletrenthide in context

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Postcode districts in Piddletrenthide

DT2 36 ⇄

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