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

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Oborne

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C+

Outdoor Spaces

C

Amenities

B

Transport

A

Schools

Council	Dorset
Crime Rate	✓low
Vibe	😴 Sleepy

Is Oborne right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Oborne showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 3 locations. Oborne boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Poyntington

village

1.8 km away

Castleton

village

1.8 km away

Milborne Port

village

2.1 km away

Sherborne

town

2.3 km away

Goathill

village

2.5 km away

Milborne Wick

village

2.7 km away

Poyntington

village

1.8 km away

Castleton

village

1.8 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

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

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Sherborne

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School

Good

The Gryphon School

Good

Sherborne Primary School

Good

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Good

Milborne Port Primary School

Oborne House Prices

The average house price in Oborne is £370,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Oborne house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£370,000

Detached house prices

£458,750

Semi-detached house prices

£285,000

Terraced house prices

£236,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oborne a nice place to live?

Yes, Oborne 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. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Oborne?

Oborne has a very low crime rate of 24.7 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Oborne?

Oborne has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, The Gryphon School, Sherborne Primary School.

What are the demographics of Oborne?

The majority of residents in Oborne identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).