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Fontmell Magna - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Fontmell Magna

A

Liveable Score

Excellent area

£423kAverage sold price

62%belownational crime average

C+

Outdoor spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics: Retirees

Interactive liveability map of Fontmell Magna showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Fontmell Magna boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Sutton Waldron

village

1.1 km away

Compton Abbas

village

1.5 km away

Iwerne Minster

village

2.5 km away

Melbury Abbas

village

3.4 km away

Shroton

village

4.2 km away

West Orchard

village

4.4 km away

Sutton Waldron

village

1.1 km away

Compton Abbas

village

1.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Sparse

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding0 schools

Good0 schools

Requires Improvement1 school

St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolRequires improvement

Clayesmore School

Fontmell Magna House Prices

The average house price in Fontmell Magna is £423,375, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Fontmell Magna house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Fontmell Magna graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£423,375

Detached house prices

£525,000

Semi-detached house prices

£382,500

Terraced house prices

£315,000

Sold prices

Recent sales in Fontmell Magna

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What sold, and for how much?

Under £250k
£250k–£350k
£350k–£450k
£450k–£600k
£600k–£800k
Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fontmell Magna a nice place to live?

Yes, Fontmell Magna is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in South West. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Fontmell Magna?

Fontmell Magna has a below average crime rate for a South West village, with around 29 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 62% below the national average, and 39% below the Dorset average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.

What are the best schools in Fontmell Magna?

Fontmell Magna has 1 school nearby. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Fontmell Magna?

The majority of residents in Fontmell Magna identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).