Town Pop. 91

Living in Stone (Dorset): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stone (Dorset) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Stone (Dorset) most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the BH21 postcode district, Stone (Dorset) ranks 14th. The BH21 district averages 50/100, putting Stone (Dorset) 13 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 24 points above the BH21 district's 31/100. For the surrounding area, see BH21 postcode district.

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Stone (Dorset) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
4,439.6 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 134 crimes
↑ 4322% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 103 crimes
↑ 7347% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 45 crimes
↑ 7172% above national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
↑ 5254% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 2605% above national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 43 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 32 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 30 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.114 · PM2.5 5.65 · PM10 9.104 µg/m³
77
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Pamphill Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wimborne First School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Queen Elizabeth's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Allenbourn Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    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
55
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital5.7 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital8.6 mi
Salisbury District Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWalford Mill Medical Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,399 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
81.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.8%Student2.7%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership50.6%
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
29
Hamworthy 5.6 mi
Poole 6 mi
Parkstone 6.2 mi
J1 M27 19.5 mi
J1 M27 20.1 mi
J2 M27 22.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stone (Dorset) 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

Furzehill 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wimborne Minster 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Merley 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Corfe Mullen 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Broom Hill 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Holt (Dorset) 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Marshall 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gaunt's Common 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Beacon Hill 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bearwood 63 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chalbury Common 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Longham 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Stone (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stone (Dorset) is 37/100, 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 Stone (Dorset)?

Crime levels in Stone (Dorset) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 404 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stone (Dorset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stone (Dorset) are Pamphill Church of England First School and Wimborne First School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Stone (Dorset) in total.

Stone (Dorset) in context

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Postcode districts in Stone (Dorset)

BH21 50 ⇄

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