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Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

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About

The area encompasses the villages of Yetminster, Bradford Abbas, and Longburton, situated in the scenic Yeo Valley of north Dorset. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland and the meandering River Yeo, with the local economy historically rooted in agriculture and dairying. The settlements are connected by narrow lanes and feature traditional buildings constructed from the distinctive local hamstone, a honey-coloured limestone that characterises the architecture.

Yetminster is notable for its large parish church and historic layout as a former market town. The area is traversed by the Heart of Wessex railway line, providing a direct link to Bristol and Weymouth. A specific local feature is the annual Yetminster Beer Festival, which draws visitors to the village hall. The surrounding countryside offers quiet walks along the river and through water meadows, maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton is £53,525 per year. There are 6 schools in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton is home to around 7,796 people, with a population density of about 52.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton Population
7,796
Population density
52.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.57(-62%)
Shoplifting
12.31(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.29(-58%)
Other theft
3.59(-36%)
Burglary
2.82(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,403
94.95%
Other White
142
1.82%
Irish
39
0.5%
Other Asian
32
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,797

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,541
38.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,218
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
13.68%
No qualifications
891
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
564
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,683

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,713
49.83%
Owns with a mortgage
781
22.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
474
13.79%
Other social rented
281
8.17%
Other forms of private rent
123
3.58%
Total households: 3,438

Property prices in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton 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 Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£485,006
Semi-Detached17£350,000
Terraced16£235,500

10 years median price trend in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton.

All postcodes in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT95NL

The Beeches

DT94DJ

Compton Road

DT96PL

Back Lane

DT96JP

Cuckoo Hill

DT96JF

South Street

DT94SD

Pink Knoll Hollow

DT94RT

Sherborne Rural

DT95JB

Haydon Hollow

DT95PF

Broke Lane

DT94RF

The Drive

BA215BU

Compton Road

DT95NP

West Mill Lane

DT94TA

Granary Orchard

DT96QH

Kings Road

DT96QG

Grange Park

DT96QQ

Longford Road

DT94LE

Washingpool

DT96JU

Croft Corner

DT95LH

Foxs Close

DT96PJ

Stockwood Road

DT96PZ

Hill View

DT95JH

Vincents Close

DT96AD

Greenhill Courtyard

DT96QU

Higher Street

DT94LY

Staffords Green

DT95PW

Kings Close

DT96PG

Yetminster

DT94SY

Ham Lane

DT94PX

Yeovil Road

DT94FX

Ham Lane

DT94FF

Old Compton Lane

DT96QN

Longford Road

DT96QD

Pound Road

DT94JX

Crackmore

DT96RA

Church Close

BA215BW

Leaze Lane

DT96NG

Brister End

DT94SG

Green Close

DT96LG

Church Street

DT94QS

Compton Road

DT96LT

Stonyacres

DT96JW

Cuckoo Hill

DT96QW

Digby Crescent

DT96PF

Neals Lane

DT96PB

Mill Lane

DT96PH

Blacksmiths Lane

DT94LB

Higher Boyston Lane

DT96LW

Thornford Road

DT96LP

Coles Lane

DT95JA

Ashcombe Lane

DT94RP

Moorway Lane

DT96PU

Eastfield

DT96RD

Grants Hill

DT95HT

Old School Close

DT96QA

The Terrace

DT95PG

Church Close

DT96JR

New Buildings

DT96NU

Back Lane

DT96SG

Cross Road

DT95NZ

Kings Close

DT96NQ

Eastlands

DT94QB

The Green

DT94QW

Common Close

DT94QD

Sherborne Rural

DT96ST

The Paddocks

DT96NE

Station Road

DT95GF

West Hall Park Cottages

DT96HR

North End

DT96SP

Churchwell Close

DT95PP

Orchard Close

DT94SN

Fishers Close

DT96SN

Bradford Road

DT95NE

Brown Street

DT95LW

Sherborne Rural

DT94SP

Abels Lane

DT95QX

Hornswell

DT95DT

London Road

DT96PX

The Waldrons

DT96EW

Bradford Lane

DT96SD

North Street

DT96NN

Brister End

DT96QE

Church Road

DT96HQ

Chetnole Road

DT96LX

Melbury Road

DT96HY

Seven Ash Common Road

DT96EY

Lakegate Lane

DT96QP

Sherborne Rural

DT96LB

Cloverhay

DT95HP

Broke Lane

DT96QT

Claypits Lane

DT96HG

Thornford Road

DT96JN

Saxon Maybank

DT94SL

Mill Lane

DT95JE

Ashcombe Lane

DT96RG

Churchwell Street

DT96JS

Downfield

DT95NW

Curtis Close

DT96EZ

Northfield

DT96LZ

Bazils

DT96RH

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.