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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 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 per household in Yetminster is £50,875 per year. There are 3 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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 in Yetminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £2,265,000.

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
Detached37£510,000
Semi-Detached11£315,000
Terraced18£230,000

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

DT20QF

Lovelands

DT96LT

Stonyacres

DT96HS

Church Lane

DT20NP

Ryam Lane

DT96LZ

Bazils

DT20QE

Chafyn Grove

DT96NZ

School Lane

DT20QP

Church Farm

DT20LN

Yetminster

DT96EJ

New Cross

DT96NL

Brister End

DT95PX

Yetminster

DT96JD

Back Drove

DT96HH

Alton Mead Lane

BA229SA

Meredith Close

DT96LN

Everretts

BA229RR

Yeovil Road

BA229RU

Bransford

DT20NJ

Yetminster

DT96HW

Iles Cottages

DT95FG

Whistle Water

DT96LJ

Chapel Lane

DT95GN

Yetminster

DT96HR

North End

DT83SQ

Yetminster

BA229SR

Yeovil Road

DT20XL

Yetminster

DT95NT

Sherborne Hill

DT96JR

New Buildings

DT96JH

Bailey Ridge

Data Sources

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