Charminster
Village · 1,651 residents
75Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 21 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- Transport scores 72, well above the typical 60
- Property market scores 70, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Health scores 38, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Charminster
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Charminster a good place to live?
Charminster scores 75/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (93) and transport (72).
It scores lowest on health (38).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Charminster in South West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Charminster
The summary for Charminster is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026