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

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Manston

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Dorset
Crime Rate	✓low

Is Manston right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Manston showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Manston 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

West Orchard

village

1.3 km away

Hinton St Mary

village

3.1 km away

Sturminster Newton

town

3.1 km away

Margaret Marsh

village

3.3 km away

Child Okeford

village

3.5 km away

Shillingstone

village

4.5 km away

West Orchard

village

1.3 km away

Hinton St Mary

village

3.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

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

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford

Good

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

Good

Sturminster Newton High School

Good

William Barnes Primary School

Good

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

Requires improvement

House Prices

all dwelling types

£319,425

detached houses

£460,500

flats and maisonettes

£132,000

semi detached houses

£272,500

terraced houses

£245,625

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manston a nice place to live?

Yes, Manston is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Dorset.

How safe is Manston?

Manston has a very low crime rate of 32.4 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Manston?

Manston has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford, Shillingstone Church of England Primary School, Sturminster Newton High School.

What are the demographics of Manston?

The majority of residents in Manston identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (62%).