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Living in Post Green: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Post Green comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Post Green places 3rd of 5 in the BH16 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Post Green sits 18 points below the BH16 district figure of 51/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see BH16 postcode district.

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Post Green scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
305.6 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 36 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 333% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Post Green Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.164 · PM2.5 5.636 · PM10 10.065 µg/m³
76
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Lytchett Minster SchoolSecondary · 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
6
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital3.6 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital10.2 mi
Salisbury District Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Adam Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,326 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired39.3%Student2.6%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship9.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
33
Hamworthy 2 mi
Holton Heath 2.1 mi
Poole 3.5 mi
J1 M27 23.8 mi
J1 M27 24.4 mi
J2 M27 26.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Post Green 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

Upton (Dorset) 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lytchett Matravers 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Beacon Hill 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Holton Heath 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Corfe Mullen 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Dorset) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Marshall 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wareham 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Poole 67 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ridge 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Merley 54 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stoborough 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Post Green a nice place to live?

Post Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Post Green is 40/100, 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 Post Green?

Post Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Post Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Post Green is Lytchett Minster School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Post Green in total.

Post Green in context

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Postcode districts in Post Green

BH16 44 ⇄

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