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.
On average Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 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).
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,655,337.
By property type: detached homes sit at £482,500; semi-detached at £357,500; terraced at £315,000;.
10 years price trend in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
SP70AB
Cherry Orchard Lane
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Denham Drive
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Lower Blandford Road
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Ash Tree Lane
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
SP70PA
Crown Hill
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Little Lane
DT110QU
Lanchards Lane
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The Butts
DT118LD
Higher Shaftesbury Road
DT118QR
New Field Lane
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Green Lane
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Milton Lane
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Cooper Gardens
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
DT118NA
The Chalk
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Bleax Close
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Pitts Lane
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Foyle Hill
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
DT110SZ
White Pit
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Mill Lane
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Bere Marsh
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Knapps
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Upper Street
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The Hollow
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The Street
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Manor Road
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Dinah's Hollow
DT110SU
Stour Close
DT110TH
Schelin Way
DT118LS
Church Hill
DT118NF
Church Road
DT118QJ
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Buddens Lane
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Cann Hill
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Bozley Hill
DT110SY
Holloway Lane
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Fishey Lane
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Main Street
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New Field Lane
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Shaston Road
DT118TR
Hod View
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Higher Blandford Road
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Ash Tree Lane
DT110RA
Cookswell
DT118EJ
Duck Street
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Knotts Close
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Melway Gardens
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Holloway Lane
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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The Glebe
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Blandford Road
DT118RA
Mower Lane
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South Holme
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West Lane
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French Mill Lane
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Allen Close
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White Pit
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Duck Street
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Oakwood Drive
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Bottom Road
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Tower Hill
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Tower Hill
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The Street
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Rectory Gardens
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Hawkcombe Lane
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Orchard Close
DT110SE
Lanchards
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Blandford Road
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Nutmead Close
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Blandford Road
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Lower Common Road
DT118PQ
Glebe Court
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General Wolfe Close
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Main Street
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Collyer's Rise
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Cherry Orchard Lane
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Hayward Lane
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Sandy Lane
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The Street
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New Field Lane
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Shaston Road
DT118SU
Bushes Road
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Orchard Close
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Higher Barn Close
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster
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Lanchards
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Church Road
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Smugglers Lane
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Coach Road
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Hawkcombe Lane
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Church Street