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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

DT118EX

Apple Acre

DT118NH

Miles Field

DT118NY

The Street

DT118PG

The Street

DT118QS

Blandford Road

SP70QR

North Street

SP70BP

Cann Hill

SP70DA

Cann Hill

SP70DL

Ash Tree Lane

SP70EF

Higher Blandford Road

SP70NS

North Street

DT118DS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118HN

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110TJ

Hine Town Lane

DT118HH

Melway Lane

DT118NB

Watery Lane

DT118QN

Blandford Road

DT118QP

Bessells Lane

DT118QW

Bessells Lane

SP70DG

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NP

North Street

SP70QY

St Andrews View

DT110TQ

Gunn Lane

DT110SS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110ST

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118LA

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118QH

The Corner

DT118QX

Shaftesbury Road

DT118RD

Courtney Close

DT118TJ

Hod Drive

SP70JT

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NX

Church Close

SP78DA

Higher Blandford Road

DT110PY

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110SJ

Everetts Lane

DT118ED

High Street

DT118HE

Ridgeway Lane

DT118HJ

Bower

DT118LN

Blandford Road

DT118PB

Church Lane

SP70BU

Pitts Lane

SP70DB

Mill Hollow Lane

SP70DS

White Pit Lane

SP70DU

Melbury Street

SP70LY

Buddens Lane

DT118NR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110RH

Augustan Avenue

DT118LW

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118NL

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118TA

Bottom Road

DT118TW

Main Street

SP70AN

Denham Drive

SP70NQ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NT

Lurmer Street

SP70NU

Mill Street

SP70QN

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QF

Norton Lane

DT110QN

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT110QZ

Bere Marsh

DT110SN

Hine Town Lane

DT118DT

Rectory Lane

DT118LP

Hobgoblin

DT118LQ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118PD

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118PZ

New Field Lane

DT118RB

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70AQ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70EE

Foot's Hill

DT118DY

Chalwell

DT118LR

Church Hill

DT118LU

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118NE

Glebe Court

DT118NN

Tower Hill

DT118NW

Tower Hill

SP70BE

Pitts Lane

SP70BJ

Long Lane

SP70DX

Melbury Street

SP70JH

Hawkcombe Lane

DT118HS

Apple Acre

DT118EG

Upper Street

DT110QB

Water Lane

DT110QQ

The Glebe

DT118EP

Melway Gardens

DT118FH

Hayward Lane

DT118LB

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118PA

Church Lane

SP55AX

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP78QB

Higher Blandford Road

SP70DE

Dinah's Hollow

SP70DR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70DZ

Quarry Lane

SP70PS

West Street

DT118EH

High Street

DT118LE

Boyne's Lane

SP70JE

Buddens Lane

SP70NF

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70PB

North Street

DT110SF

Blandford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.