Town Pop. 2,214

Living in Three Legged Cross: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Three Legged Cross comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Bills falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the BH21 postcode district, Three Legged Cross ranks 13th.

The BH21 district averages 50/100, putting Three Legged Cross 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BH21 postcode district.

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Three Legged Cross scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
126.5 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 97 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Juniper Close 27 crimes
  2. 2 Bingham Drive 21 crimes
  3. 3 Bingham Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Three Legged Cross First and Nursery 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
12
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital6.5 mi
Poole General Hospital9.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Moors Group Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,189 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.4%Student2.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.1%
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
21
Pokesdown 8.5 mi
Bournemouth 8.5 mi
Christchurch 8.7 mi
J1 M27 13.2 mi
J1 M27 13.8 mi
J2 M27 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£384k £428k £473k £516k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Verwood 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Moors 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley Heath 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Whitmore 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ferndown 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chalbury Common 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Matchams 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Broom Hill 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Holt (Dorset) 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gaunt's Common 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ringwood 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
West Parley 55 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Legged Cross a nice place to live?

Three Legged Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Three Legged Cross is 42/100, 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 Three Legged Cross?

Three Legged Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 280 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Three Legged Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Three Legged Cross is Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Three Legged Cross in total.

What are house prices like in Three Legged Cross?

The current median house price in Three Legged Cross is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Three Legged Cross

BH21 50 ⇄

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