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Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

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 26 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton Population

7,796

Population density

52.2 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

13.21(+98%)

Violence and sexual offences

12.7(-61%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.34(-45%)

Other theft

3.72(-34%)

Public order

2.69(-59%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,403

94.95%

Other White

142

1.82%

Irish

0.5%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.41%

Other Asian

0.41%

Total population: 7,797

Economics

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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£476,756	£271,250	£355,000	£632,500	£940,000
Semi-Detached	12	£340,000	£260,000	£300,000	£406,250	£475,875
Terraced	12	£243,000	£104,550	£192,600	£322,500	£464,000

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

All postcodes in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96QW

Digby Crescent

DT94RA

Yeovil Road

DT96FF

Wingfield Place

DT96JE

The Marsh

DT96PG

Yetminster

DT96RH

Mill Lane

DT96SA

North Street

DT94JY

Crackmore

DT95GD

Stony Lane

DT96FJ

Alton Mead Lane

DT96RL

Ambrose Close

DT96JJ

Miz Maze

DT96LZ

Bazils

DT94SP

Abels Lane

DT94ST

Down Lane

DT95DT

London Road

DT95QX

Hornswell

DT96NA

Melbury Road

DT96PJ

Stockwood Road

DT94SH

Barrows Lane

DT95JH

Vincents Close

DT96NL

Brister End

BA229UZ

Clifton Hill

DT95HY

South View

DT96LU

St Osmund Close

DT94RR

Sherborne Rural

DT96LQ

Church Street

DT96QF

Bembury Lane

DT96SZ

Sussex Farm Way

DT94LY

Staffords Green

DT95JA

Ashcombe Lane

DT96LH

Station Road

DT96PF

Neals Lane

DT94QX

Compton Acres

DT94RG

Plum Orchard

DT94SB

Dark Lane

DT95NN

Church Green

DT95NS

Gainsborough Hill

DT95NY

Quarry Lane

DT95PP

Orchard Close

DT96HN

St Andrews Close

DT96PA

School Lane

DT96RD

Grants Hill

DT94FF

Old Compton Lane

DT94QE

Crossfields

DT94RX

Farm Orchard Cottages

DT95AA

Sherborne Rural

DT95PH

Cancer Drove

DT96JA

Batcombe Road

DT96JS

Downfield

DT96RY

The Cross

BA215BT

Babylon Hill

BA215BZ

Compton Road

DT94NA

Church View

DT94SF

Rimpton Hill

DT96NR

Brierley Hay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail