Town Pop. 770

Living in Pimperne: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pimperne scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the DT11 postcode district. Pimperne is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 5/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Pimperne sits 50 points above the DT11 district figure of 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT11 postcode district.

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Pimperne scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
62.3 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 18 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 China Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Farm Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
6
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Downlands Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Pimperne Church of England VC Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital11.9 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital15.2 mi
Salisbury District Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitecliff Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,727 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.1%Student2%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.4%
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
9
Hamworthy 11.5 mi
Holton Heath 11.6 mi
Poole 12.6 mi
J1 M27 23.4 mi
J1 M27 23.9 mi
J2 M27 26.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £402,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£315k £424k £535k £643k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Blandford Forum 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tarrant Monkton 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dorset) 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bryanston 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Charlton Marshall 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stourpaine 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Durweston 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Spetisbury 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shroton 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Iwerne Minster 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Shillingstone 40 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pimperne a nice place to live?

Pimperne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pimperne is 44/100, 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 Pimperne?

Pimperne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pimperne?

The current median house price in Pimperne is £402,500, around 41% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Pimperne

DT11 46 ⇄

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