Town Pop. 1,053

Living in Yetminster: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Yetminster is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 35/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the DT9 postcode district, Yetminster ranks 8th. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT9 postcode district.

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Yetminster scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53.2 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 22 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Frylake Meadow 12 crimes
  2. 2 Stonyacres 4 crimes
  3. 3 Cloverhay 3 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.131 · PM2.5 5.474 · PM10 9.942 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital3.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital24.6 mi
Poole General Hospital28.4 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,770 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired37.8%Student3.4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.5%
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Yetminster 0.2 mi
Thornford 1.1 mi
Chetnole 2 mi
J25 M5 22.8 mi
J25 M5 22.9 mi
J24 M5 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £315,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£290k £370k £452k £532k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thornford 28 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chetnole 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Dorset) 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bradford Abbas 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barwick and Stoford 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leweston 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Longburton 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burton (South Somerset) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Nether Compton 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sherborne 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Dorset) 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yetminster a nice place to live?

Yetminster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yetminster is 38/100, 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 Yetminster?

Yetminster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yetminster?

Among the top-rated schools in Yetminster is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yetminster in total.

What are house prices like in Yetminster?

The current median house price in Yetminster is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 29%.

Yetminster in context

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Postcode districts in Yetminster

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