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

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West Orchard

A

Liveable Score

Excellent Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Dorset
Crime Rate	Above Average for a South West village 62% below the national average.

Interactive liveability map of West Orchard 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 1 locations. West Orchard boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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B

B+

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Nearby Places

Manston

village

1.3 km away

Margaret Marsh

village

2.2 km away

Hinton St Mary

village

3.8 km away

Todber

village

4.0 km away

Sutton Waldron

village

4.0 km away

Child Okeford

village

4.1 km away

Manston

village

1.3 km away

Margaret Marsh

village

2.2 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

0 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford

Good

Sturminster Newton High School

Good

William Barnes Primary School

Good

Stower Provost Community School

Requires improvement

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

Requires improvement

West Orchard House Prices

The average house price in West Orchard is £320,750, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows West Orchard house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£320,750

Detached house prices

£417,625

Flats and maisonettes prices

£160,125

Semi-detached house prices

£271,500

Terraced house prices

£254,975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Orchard a nice place to live?

Yes, West Orchard 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.

How safe is West Orchard?

West Orchard has an above average crime rate for a South West village, with around 28 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. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.

What are the demographics of West Orchard?

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