Town Pop. 10,356

Living in West Moors: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Moors is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where West Moors most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the BH21 postcode district, West Moors ranks 4th. On healthcare specifically, West Moors sits 21 points above the BH21 district figure of 31/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see BH21 postcode district.

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West Moors scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 175 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 135 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cracklewood Close 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petwyn Close 30 crimes
  3. 3 Holly Close 22 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Oakhurst Community First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE First School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • West Moors Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital4.3 mi
Poole General Hospital6.9 mi
Salisbury District Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,378 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 216 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate42.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired44.4%Student2.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership77.3%
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
39
Bournemouth 6.5 mi
Pokesdown 6.6 mi
Branksome 6.7 mi
J1 M27 14.2 mi
J1 M27 14.8 mi
J2 M27 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 99
Detached £427,500 61
Semi-detached £342,500 18
Flat / Maisonette £186,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£150k £287k £427k £563k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ferndown 55 1.4 mi away ⇄
Three Legged Cross 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley Heath 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
West Parley 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Matchams 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longham 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Merritown 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broom Hill 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holt (Dorset) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Verwood 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wimborne Minster 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gaunt's Common 0 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Moors a nice place to live?

West Moors is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West Moors is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West Moors?

West Moors is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 478 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Moors?

Among the top-rated schools in West Moors are Oakhurst Community First School, St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery and West Moors Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in West Moors in total.

What are house prices like in West Moors?

The current median house price in West Moors is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £427,500, semi-detached £342,500, flat £186,000. There were 99 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West Moors in context

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Postcode districts in West Moors

BH21 50 ⇄
BH22 55 ⇄

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