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Living in West Lulworth: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Lulworth scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the BH20 postcode district, West Lulworth ranks 10th. The BH20 district averages 40/100, putting West Lulworth 7 points below its own postcode area. Its environment score runs 12 points above the BH20 district's 67/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BH20 postcode district.

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West Lulworth scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
170.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Middlefield 13 crimes
  3. 3 Britwell Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital13.4 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital20.1 mi
Yeovil Hospital27.5 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Wellbridge Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity1,166 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.3%Student2.9%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership53.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
20
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Wool 4 mi
Moreton 6 mi
Wareham 7.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 West Lulworth 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

Burngate 33 0.8 mi away ⇄
Winfrith Newburgh 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wool 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Owermoigne 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Crossways 36 6.1 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 6.4 mi away ⇄
Stoborough 38 7.0 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 7.1 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 7.1 mi away ⇄
Wareham 48 7.3 mi away ⇄
Ridge 41 7.6 mi away ⇄
Briantspuddle 31 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Lulworth a nice place to live?

West Lulworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Lulworth is 33/100, 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 West Lulworth?

West Lulworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Lulworth?

Among the top-rated schools in West Lulworth is Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Lulworth in total.

West Lulworth in context

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Postcode districts in West Lulworth

BH20 40 ⇄

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