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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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £416,575 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
Detached56£515,000
Flats1£365,000
Semi-Detached23£390,000
Terraced20£314,375

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

DT118HQ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QG

Milton Lane

DT118HG

Cooper Gardens

DT118NA

The Chalk

SP70AU

Bleax Close

SP70JD

Pitts Lane

SP70PT

Foyle Hill

SP78DG

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118FG

The Hollow

DT110QE

Mill Lane

DT110QX

Bere Marsh

DT110SW

Knapps

DT110SZ

White Pit

DT118EF

Upper Street

DT118PF

The Street

DT118TQ

Manor Road

SP70DF

Dinah's Hollow

DT110SU

Stour Close

DT110TH

Schelin Way

DT118LS

Church Hill

DT118NF

Church Road

DT118QJ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70AF

Buddens Lane

SP70BT

Cann Hill

SP70BW

Bozley Hill

DT110SY

Holloway Lane

DT118HW

Fishey Lane

DT118PU

Main Street

DT118QZ

New Field Lane

DT118TD

Shaston Road

DT118TR

Hod View

SP70DW

Ash Tree Lane

SP70ED

Higher Blandford Road

DT110RA

Cookswell

DT118EJ

Duck Street

DT118ES

Knotts Close

DT118EW

Melway Gardens

DT118HL

Holloway Lane

DT118LF

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118ND

The Glebe

DT118PH

Blandford Road

DT118RA

Mower Lane

DT118TG

South Holme

SP70EG

West Lane

SP70EH

French Mill Lane

DT110TA

White Pit

DT118RQ

Rectory Gardens

DT118EB

Allen Close

DT118EE

Duck Street

DT118FA

Bottom Road

DT118FL

Oakwood Drive

DT118LT

Tower Hill

DT118NP

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118NQ

Tower Hill

DT118NX

The Street

SP70NN

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70PG

Orchard Close

DT110SE

Lanchards

DT110TY

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118DW

Blandford Road

DT118EZ

Nutmead Close

DT118FP

Blandford Road

DT118HA

Lower Common Road

DT118PQ

Glebe Court

DT118QE

General Wolfe Close

DT118RF

Main Street

SP70PJ

Collyer's Rise

SP70PY

Cherry Orchard Lane

DT118NU

The Street

DT118DX

Hayward Lane

DT118EQ

Sandy Lane

DT118JZ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118RG

New Field Lane

DT118SS

Shaston Road

DT118SU

Bushes Road

DT118TE

Orchard Close

SP70AP

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70DJ

Higher Barn Close

SP70JL

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70PZ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110FS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QT

Lanchards

DT110TT

Church Road

DT118PP

Smugglers Lane

DT118TL

Coach Road

SP70JJ

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70PF

Church Street

SP70PQ

West View

DT110TU

Seymer Close

DT118HT

Lower Common Road

DT110QL

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110TE

Brodham Way

DT118QL

Frog Lane

SP70JF

Buddens Lane

SP70JG

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70LX

Buddens Lane

SP70PH

The Mead

DT110PH

Cookswell

DT110TB

Coombe Road

DT118DU

Greenway Lane

Data Sources

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