Town Pop. 563

Living in Winterborne Whitechurch: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winterborne Whitechurch scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the DT11 postcode district, Winterborne Whitechurch ranks 15th.

Against the wider DT11 district average of 46/100, that is 13 points below. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DT11 postcode district.

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Winterborne Whitechurch scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
142.1 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 36 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hopsfield 7 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Blandford Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.676 · PM2.5 5.509 · PM10 9.726 µg/m³
79
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Dunbury Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital12.4 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital18.1 mi
Yeovil Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMilton Abbas Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,576 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed2%Retired33.5%Student2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership71.6%
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
8
Moreton 7.7 mi
Wool 8.2 mi
Wareham 9.1 mi
J1 M27 29.1 mi
J1 M27 29.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Winterborne Whitechurch 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

Winterborne Kingston 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Milborne St Andrew 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Winterborne Stickland 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bere Regis 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tolpuddle 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Briantspuddle 31 4.5 mi away ⇄
Charlton Marshall 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cheselbourne 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Spetisbury 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bryanston 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Blandford Forum 55 5.2 mi away ⇄
Durweston 35 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winterborne Whitechurch a nice place to live?

Winterborne Whitechurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winterborne Whitechurch 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 Winterborne Whitechurch?

Winterborne Whitechurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winterborne Whitechurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Winterborne Whitechurch is Dunbury Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Winterborne Whitechurch in total.

Winterborne Whitechurch in context

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Postcode districts in Winterborne Whitechurch

DT11 46 ⇄

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