| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South West village 77% below the national average. |
The average house price in Charminster is £350,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Charminster house price trends over the last 30 years.
£350,000
£519,000
£197,500
£330,000
£312,500
Is Charminster a nice place to live?
Charminster is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Dorset.
How safe is Charminster?
Charminster has a low crime rate for a South West village, with around 17 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 77% below the national average, and 63% below the Dorset average.
What are the best schools in Charminster?
Charminster has 6 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Thomas Hardye School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Damers First School and Dorset Studio School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Charminster?
The majority of residents in Charminster identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).