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About

Yetminster ward encompasses a rural area centred around the village of Yetminster, located in the North Dorset district. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and the meandering course of the River Yeo. The settlement itself is a linear village, with many buildings constructed from the distinctive local hamstone, a honey-coloured limestone. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy, shaping the surrounding fields and hedgerows.

The ward includes the nearby hamlet of Chetnole, connected by a railway line served by the Heritage South Western Railway. The area maintains a quiet, parish-based community atmosphere, with the notable 15th-century St. Andrew's Church in Yetminster featuring a carved wooden rood screen. Local governance is administered through Yetminster Parish Council, focusing on the maintenance of this largely agricultural environment.

Area overview

On average Yetminster has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yetminster is £50,875 per year. There are 2 schools in Yetminster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yetminster is home to around 4,911 people, with a population density of about 40.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yetminster Population
4,911
Population density
40.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.48(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-56%)
Other theft
4.28(-24%)
Burglary
2.85(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.85(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,632
94.36%
Other White
96
1.96%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.55%
Irish
22
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.45%
Total population: 4,909

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,662
38.9%
Level 3 (A level)
755
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
583
13.65%
No qualifications
561
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
379
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,097
50.69%
Owns with a mortgage
470
21.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
14.37%
Other social rented
151
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
86
3.97%
Total households: 2,164

Property prices in Yetminster

Median price£386,250
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £586K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 (about £333 per square foot) in Yetminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yetminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£520,000£348
Semi-Detached11£315,000£330
Terraced14£225,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yetminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,250£250,000£165,000
2017£400,000£260,000£211,000
2018£431,250£325,000£315,000
2019£360,000£285,000£220,000
2020£381,000£255,000£247,000
2021£485,000£300,000£280,000
2022£550,000£323,750£278,500
2023£615,000£325,000£295,000
2024£485,000£260,000£230,000
2025£520,000£312,500£237,500
2026£497,500£239,000£230,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yetminster.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£228£199
2017£277£240£255
2018£287£261£257
2019£274£250£291
2020£295£292£294
2021£316£287£298
2022£360£314£351
2023£352£326£296
2024£352£298£304
2025£362£328£289
2026£335£268£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yetminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yetminster in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Yetminster

Is Yetminster safe?

Yetminster records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Yetminster?

The median sale price in Yetminster is £386,250 (about £333 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Yetminster?

Yetminster has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Yetminster?

Yetminster scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Yetminster sits around rank 16,596 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Yetminster?

The average household income in Yetminster is around £50,875 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Yetminster?

Yetminster is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Kippax (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Yetminster

DT96JZ

Uplands

DT95PU

Boys Hill Drove

DT95PR

Yetminster

DT96JQ

Three Gates

DT96HQ

Chetnole Road

DT96NH

Brister End

DT96JX

Common Lane

DT96PG

Yetminster

DT96JU

Croft Corner

DT20LE

Wellmans Corner

DT96HP

Church Lane

DT83NU

Yetminster

DT96PN

Church Close

BA229RL

Bull Bridge Mead

DT96NU

Back Lane

DT20JX

Tanyard

BA229QX

Rye Water Lane

DT20QG

The Barton

DT20PJ

Slough Drove

DT20PQ

Holway Lane

BA229RX

Yeovil Road

DT27BB

Hermitage Lane

DT96HA

Yetminster

DT95PA

Yetminster

DT96ET

Seven Ash Common Road

DT96HX

White House Lane

DT96EW

Bradford Lane

DT96JG

South Street

DT95PT

Boys Hill Drove

DT27BD

Remedy Cottage

BA229SL

Watery Lane

DT96FJ

Alton Mead Lane

DT20NT

Yetminster

DT96QX

Gordon's Lane

DT95NY

Quarry Lane

DT20LA

Dirty Lane

DT20LU

Barton Hill

DT96NN

Brister End

DT96ND

Mill Lane

DT96NX

Back Lane

DT96ER

New Cross Cottages

DT96JL

Club Corner Cottages

DT20JP

Summer Lane

DT20HX

Yetminster

DT20LP

Yetminster

BA229QY

Yetminster

DT95PB

Spring Lane

BA229RT

St Juthware Close

DT20LX

Holt Lane

DT20NY

Bankside

DT20NF

Yeovil Road

DT96NE

Station Road

DT20LZ

Barton Hill Cottages

DT20JZ

Dirty Lane

DT27BE

Great Head Lane

DT20PY

White Lane

DT20LF

Park Lane

DT96HT

Totnell

DT95PS

Boys Hill Drove

DT96PF

Neals Lane

DT96NS

Bower Court

DT96FA

Duddenfield

DT96HZ

Long Bridge Drove

BA229SE

Marriotts Cottages

DT20QQ

Linhay

DT96LS

Stonyacres

DT20JS

Back Lane

DT96EY

Lakegate Lane

DT95PJ

Boys Hill Drove

DT20NR

Catsley Lane

DT96PA

School Lane

DT20LD

Back Lane

DT95PW

Kings Close

DT20PD

Curry Hole Lane

DT96LF

High Street

DT95PQ

The Bannells

DT20LY

Barley Close

DT96JA

Batcombe Road

DT20PF

Pine Close

DT96NY

Barn Court

DT96HN

St Andrews Close

DT96NF

Brierley Hay

DT20LT

Yetminster

BA229RS

Yeovil Road

DT96FB

Willways

BA229SW

Adams Green

DT20LW

Yetminster

DT96NG

Brister End

DT95PG

Church Close

BA229SQ

Back Lane

DT96PJ

Stockwood Road

DT95LU

Dene Close

DT20PB

Weston Lane

DT20QA

Oaklands Cottage

DT20LB

East Hill

DT95NX

Quarry Lane

BA229RZ

The Square

DT96PE

Lamb Plot

DT20NB

Brakes Hill

DT20NW

Benville Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.