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Living in Stourton Caundle: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stourton Caundle comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 25/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the DT10 postcode district, Stourton Caundle ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the DT10 district's 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT10 postcode district.

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Stourton Caundle scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
152.1 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 14 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Mill Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Brimble Cottages 5 crimes
  3. 3 Holt Hill 3 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital9.8 mi
Poole General Hospital23.6 mi
Salisbury District Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMilborne Port Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,495 patients per GP
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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 · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.7%Student2.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
Sherborne 4.7 mi
Templecombe 4.7 mi
Thornford 7.7 mi
J24 M5 28.1 mi
J24 M5 28.2 mi
J25 M5 29.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Stourton Caundle 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

Bishop's Caundle 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holwell (Dorset) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hazelbury Bryan 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Longburton 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sherborne 51 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stourton Caundle a nice place to live?

Stourton Caundle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stourton Caundle is 41/100, 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 Stourton Caundle?

Stourton Caundle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stourton Caundle

DT10 39 ⇄

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