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Living in Shillingstone: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shillingstone is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Shillingstone most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the DT11 postcode district, Shillingstone ranks 10th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider DT11 district average of 46/100, that is 6 points below. For the surrounding area, see DT11 postcode district.

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Shillingstone scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
120.9 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 58 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Schelin Way 14 crimes
  2. 2 Blandford Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.816 · PM2.5 5.607 · PM10 10.274 µg/m³
78
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Shillingstone 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
3
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital16.6 mi
Yeovil Hospital16.7 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackmore Vale Partnership3.2 mi
GP capacity1,653 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate48.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.3%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.1%
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
Gillingham 9.4 mi
Templecombe 10.2 mi
Sherborne 12 mi
J1 M27 28.6 mi
J1 M27 29.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shillingstone 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

Child Okeford 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Okeford Fitzpaine 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Shroton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stourpaine 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Durweston 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dorset) 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Iwerne Minster 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bryanston 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fontmell Magna 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blandford Forum 55 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shillingstone a nice place to live?

Shillingstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone?

Shillingstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shillingstone?

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

Shillingstone in context

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Postcode districts in Shillingstone

DT11 46 ⇄

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