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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

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About

Child Okeford and Iwerne Minster are neighbouring villages in North Dorset, nestled in the Blackmore Vale. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, chalk downlands, and the River Stour, which flows nearby. Both villages have historic roots, with Child Okeford featuring a medieval church and Iwerne Minster known for its Georgian architecture. The landscape offers walking routes, including paths along Hambledon Hill, an Iron Age hillfort with panoramic views.

The villages maintain a quiet, rural atmosphere with local amenities such as pubs, shops, and a primary school. Agriculture plays a significant role in the area, with dairy and arable farming common. The nearby market towns of Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury provide additional services. The area is well-connected by road, with the A350 linking to larger towns. The villages attract visitors interested in history, countryside walks, and the slower pace of rural Dorset life.

Area overview

On average Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £48,300 per year. There are 8 schools in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster Population
7,156
Population density
72.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,659
93.11%
Other White
196
2.74%
Irish
45
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.43%
Total population: 7,152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,484
51.83%
Owns with a mortgage
676
23.61%
Other social rented
302
10.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
9.47%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.86%
Total households: 2,863

Property prices in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £415,150 in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,655,337.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£498,000
Flats1£365,000
Semi-Detached24£388,000
Terraced19£315,000

10 years median price trend in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster.

All postcodes in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118HP

Millbrook Court

DT110QY

Bere Marsh

DT110TL

Spencer Gardens

DT118EL

Hayward Lane

DT118ET

Duck Street

DT118LL

Blandford Road

DT118PJ

The Paddocks

DT118PY

New Field Lane

DT118QA

Fairfield Road

SP70LZ

Drones Lane

SP70ND

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70PX

Cherry Orchard Lane

DT110DY

New Road

DT110QH

St Nicholas Gardens

DT110SG

Blandford Road

DT110SR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118LH

Mill Street

DT118LY

Higher Street

DT118NJ

Church Hill

DT118PR

Shaston Road

DT118TP

Bessells Lane

SP55AP

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70BB

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70BL

Bozley Hill

SP70DN

Ash Tree Lane

SP70EA

Dinah's Hollow

SP70JN

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118DR

Blandford Road

DT118LJ

Blandford Road

DT118QT

Blandford Road

SP70BX

Pitts Lane

SP70JA

Gears Mill

SP70JS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QA

Church Road

DT110QW

Hodway Lane

DT110SP

Blandford Road

DT110TX

Augustan Avenue

DT118SY

Bottom Road

SP70AA

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP70NW

North Street

DT110RZ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118LG

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118QB

Fairfield Road

DT118SZ

Bottom Road

SP70JW

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NJ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70QZ

Elbury View

DT110PZ

Church Road

DT118EA

Greenway

DT118FZ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118PX

The Glebe

DT118QU

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70AX

Green Lane

SP70BH

Bozley Hill

SP70BN

Bozley Hill

SP70JQ

Drones Lane

DT110SA

Southfield Lane

DT110SQ

Blandford Road

DT110TG

Everetts Lane

DT118NG

Dunn's Lane

DT118NT

Miles Field

DT118QQ

Bessells Lane

SP70BF

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70BS

Cann Hill

SP70JX

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NH

North Street

DT110QD

Mill Lane

DT110SH

Blandford Road

DT110TW

Augustan Avenue

DT118LZ

Shute Lane

DT118TF

Bottom Road

SP70AR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70BZ

Cann Hill

SP70DH

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70JP

West Street

SP70NL

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118HR

Aplands Close

DT110FH

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QP

Blandford Road

DT110SX

Blandford Road

DT110TF

Lanchards Lane

DT110TZ

Spencer Gardens

DT118FJ

Manor Road

DT118HB

Ridgeway Lane

DT118NS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118QF

Main Street

DT118QG

Frog Lane

SP70AB

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP70AH

Denham Drive

SP70BG

Lower Blandford Road

SP70DQ

Ash Tree Lane

SP70JU

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70PA

Crown Hill

DT110QS

Little Lane

DT110QU

Lanchards Lane

DT118ER

The Butts

DT118LD

Higher Shaftesbury Road

DT118QR

New Field Lane

SP70AT

Green Lane

SP70NG

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.