Town Pop. 2,249

Living in Stalbridge: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stalbridge scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Stalbridge places 4th of 6 in the DT10 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 21 points above the DT10 district's 60/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DT10 postcode district.

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Stalbridge scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
50.7 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 45 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glovers Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Bibberne Row 9 crimes
  3. 3 Brimble Cottages 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Stalbridge 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 departmentsYeovil Hospital10.9 mi
Poole General Hospital23.5 mi
Salisbury District Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackmore Vale Partnership3.8 mi
GP capacity1,495 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired36.9%Student2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership72.6%
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
Templecombe 3.5 mi
Sherborne 6.1 mi
Gillingham 6.9 mi
J24 M5 28.6 mi
J24 M5 28.8 mi
J23 M5 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
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 £325,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£263k £327k £392k £456k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Henstridge 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Caundle 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Holwell (Dorset) 45 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stalbridge a nice place to live?

Stalbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stalbridge is 38/100, 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 Stalbridge?

Stalbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stalbridge?

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

What are house prices like in Stalbridge?

The current median house price in Stalbridge is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

Stalbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Stalbridge

DT10 39 ⇄

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