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About

Yetminster is a rural ward located in the county of Dorset, known for its picturesque countryside and traditional village charm. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, historic stone cottages, and a strong sense of community. The village centre features a medieval church, St Andrew’s, which dates back to the 13th century, alongside a handful of local amenities, including a primary school and a village shop.

The ward is part of the larger Yeovil parliamentary constituency and lies within the Dorset Council administrative area. Surrounding landscapes include the River Wriggle and the nearby Dorset Downs, offering walking routes and natural scenery. Yetminster retains a quiet, agricultural character, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The area is well-connected by road, with the A356 providing links to nearby towns like Sherborne and Yeovil.

Area overview

On average Yetminster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Yetminster is £45,872 per year. There are 3 schools in Yetminster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yetminster Population
4,911
Population density
40.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Yetminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yetminster 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£515,000
Semi-Detached9£300,000
Terraced14£227,500

10 years median price trend in Yetminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.

All postcodes in Yetminster

DT20ND

Brakes Hill

DT20NU

Barrow Lane

DT96EJ

Newcross

DT96JU

Jennycroft Lane

DT96JZ

High Street

DT96NJ

Downs Lane

DT20NL

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT27BB

Gunville Lane

DT95NX

Quarry Lane

DT96JB

Batcombe Road

DT96JR

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT20NF

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20QP

Church Farm

DT83NU

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT96ES

Bradford Lane

DT96NZ

School Lane

DT20NX

Barrow Lane

DT20QE

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT95FZ

Wildewood Rise

DT96ER

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96JW

Cuckoo Hill

DT96NB

Birch Lane

DT96NE

Station Road

DT20QG

Barrow Lane

DT96EZ

Northfield

DT96HW

Batcombe Road

DT96LG

Birch Lane

BA229QZ

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20LF

Park Lane

DT20LZ

Barley Close

DT20NJ

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20PZ

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT95PD

Spring Lane

DT95PX

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96NF

Brierley Hay

BA229SH

Church Street

BA229SZ

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20JX

Tanyard

DT20LS

Highford Lane

DT20LU

Barton Hill

DT20NS

Court Hill

DT95NU

Green Lane

DT95PU

Boys Hill Drove

DT96PB

Back Lane

DT96PD

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

BA229RP

Sutton Hill

BA229RU

Bransford

DT96NU

Back Lane

BA229RS

Yeovil Road

DT20PA

Hackney

DT20PY

White Lane

DT27BD

Hilfield Lane

DT96ET

Seven Ash Common Road

DT96HT

Bailey Ridge

DT96JT

Down's Lane

BA229RJ

Bransford

BA229SW

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT96HR

North End

DT96NS

Bower Court

BA229RY

Curry Hole Lane

DT20NB

Brakes Hill

DT20PG

Holway Lane

DT27BA

Great Head Lane

DT95PB

Spring Lane

DT96JG

Back Drove

DT96LP

Clovermead

DT27BG

Bailey Drove

DT95PJ

Boys Hill Drove

DT96HH

Alton Mead Lane

DT96LF

Chapel Lane

DT96QX

Gordon's Lane

BA229FD

Common Lane

BA229SG

Back Lane

BA229SX

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20NZ

High Street

DT20LN

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT96NP

High Street

DT96NT

Chapel Meadow

DT83SQ

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT96LL

High Street

DT96PQ

Lamb Plot

BA229RH

Dorchester Road

DT20JZ

Dirty Lane

DT20JR

Fore Street

DT20QN

Hackney

DT27BE

Great Head Lane

DT95PS

Boys Hill Drove

DT96JE

The Marsh

DT96NY

Deep Ford Lane

DT96PG

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

BA229RZ

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20XL

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT96FJ

Alton Mead Lane

DT96JY

New Lane

DT96LJ

Bower Court

DT96LY

Melbury Road

BA229SN

Watery Lane

DT20LT

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

DT20JU

Back Lane

DT20LW

Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.