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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

DT110SL

Church Road

DT118EY

The Hollow

DT118HF

Aplands Close

DT118LX

Higher Street

DT118QD

Main Street

DT118QY

Common Drove

SP70AG

Foyle Hill

SP70AJ

Denham Drive

SP70AS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70DT

Spread Eagle Hill

SP70EB

Higher Blandford Road

SP70JR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70JY

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NY

Church Close

SP70PD

North Street

DT118HU

Portman Drive

DT118DZ

Greenway

DT118HD

Cooper Gardens

DT118NZ

The Street

SP70BY

Pitts Lane

SP70LA

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70LU

French Hill Lane

DT110TD

Brodham Way

DT118EN

Homefield

DT118PE

Church Lane

DT118PS

Manor Road

DT118PT

Smugglers Lane

DT118PW

Shaston Road

DT118TH

Havelins

DT118TN

Coach Road

DT118WE

Old School Lane

SP70BQ

Lower Blandford Road

SP70DP

Glyn Place

SP70NB

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70PU

Foyle Hill

Data Sources

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