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Living in Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward is 47/100, built from 8 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the DT2 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The DT2 district averages 36/100, putting Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward 11 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see DT2 postcode district.

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Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
409.8 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 48 crimes
↑ 603% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bockhampton Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Mulberry Gardens 8 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.587 · PM2.5 5.283 · PM10 9.44 µg/m³
79
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Dorset Studio SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital18.2 mi
Poole General Hospital18.5 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryFordington Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,505 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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired35.4%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
3
Dorchester South 1.7 mi
Dorchester West 1.8 mi
Moreton 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward 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

Dorchester (Dorset) 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Charminster 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Puddletown 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Charlton Down 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Crossways 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Piddlehinton 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winterborne St Martin 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Owermoigne 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tolpuddle 36 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward a nice place to live?

Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward is 47/100, 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 Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward?

Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward?

Among the top-rated schools in Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward is Dorset Studio School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward in total.

Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward in context

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Postcode districts in Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward

DT2 36 ⇄

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