| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for a South West village 80% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
The average house price in Over Compton is £397,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Over Compton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£397,500
£483,006
£310,000
£243,000
Is Over Compton a nice place to live?
Yes, Over Compton 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 Over Compton?
Over Compton has a below average crime rate for a South West village, with around 15 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 80% below the national average, and 68% below the Dorset average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.
What are the best schools in Over Compton?
Over Compton has 12 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Primrose Lane Primary School and Huish Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Trent Young's CofE Primary School and Birchfield Community Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Over Compton?
The majority of residents in Over Compton identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (68%).