Broadmayne’s story
13 listed buildings, 2 of them Grade II*
Historic England lists them inside Broadmayne’s built-up area.
21% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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BroadmayneDorset
A village of 607 in Dorset, South West.
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Photo: Peter Holmes · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
607
Census 2021 · Dorset council
Median home
£343K
33 sales in 3 years
Median age
50.1
30% are 65+ · Dorset 25%
Degree level
37%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
6%
of commuters · England 27%
Is Broadmayne a good place to live?
Broadmayne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures on this page are still real.
What makes Broadmayne stand out
The 3 things Broadmayne does most differently from other towns.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
6% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Listed buildings per 10,000 residents
History
2 Grade II*, including Parish Church of St Martin; 8.8 times the typical UK town for its size
Historic England’s list, October 2026.
Residents 65 and over
Who lives here
30% are 65 or over
Against 18% across England’s towns
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Broadmayne.
Who lives here
Older residents shape Broadmayne: 30% are 65 or over, above Dorset’s towns and England’s towns
That puts Broadmayne above both Dorset’s towns (25%) and England’s towns (18%). People aged 15 to 24 make up 9% of the town. Broadmayne has a median age of 50.1.
50.1median age
BroadmayneDorsetEngland
Ages · share of residents
30%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications12%
Apprenticeship6%
A levels or similar17%
Degree level37%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
About 95 men for every 100 women. Across England, 51% of residents are women.
| Broadmayne | Dorset | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16% | 15% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 9% | 11% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 20% | 23% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 26% | 26% | 25% |
| 65+ | 30% | 25% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Degree level | 37% | 31% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · Dorset and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
Work & commute
Fewer commuters in Broadmayne walk, cycle or take the bus or train than in Dorset’s towns or England’s towns: 6%
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 29% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
On this, Broadmayne is below both Dorset’s towns (21%) and England’s towns (27%). 14% of commuters travelled under 5 km to work.
6%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving92%
On foot4%
Bicycle2%
Bus1%
14%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
£57K
mean household income, before tax
1.4%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
Housing
Few households rent privately in Broadmayne: 8%, fewer than in Dorset’s towns and England’s towns
In the comparison, Broadmayne comes below both Dorset’s towns (21%) and England’s towns (21%). Owners make up 79% of households.
£343Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Broadmayne£343K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £435,000 | 15 |
| Semi-detached | £330,000 | 11 |
| Terraced | £282,428 | 7 |
79%
of households own their home · England 61%
8%
rent privately · England 21%
£1,056
average private rent a month, Dorset council area
£2,679
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Safety
Broadmayne records less burglary and damage per resident than Dorset’s towns or England’s towns, at 4.9 per 1,000 a year
For Broadmayne, that is below both Dorset’s towns (7.9) and England’s towns (9.4). Police recorded 14 crimes inside Broadmayne’s built-up area in the 12 months to August 2026, plus 3 reports of anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences were 64% of the crimes; the police category includes harassment and stalking.
17violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a year
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual9
Public order2
Other theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting0
Damage & arson0
Drugs0
Anti-social3
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
17
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
4.9
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
8.2
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
14
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL
Health
Bad health is more common in Broadmayne than in Dorset’s towns or across England’s towns: 6.7% of residents
Broadmayne sits above both Dorset’s towns (5.3%) and England’s towns (5.2%) on this measure. Broadmayne has no GP practice of its own; the nearest is 3.1 miles away. These answers aren’t adjusted for age, so young towns look healthier; the Health Grade uses age-adjusted measures, including life expectancy and early deaths.
81%good or very good health
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 81%Fair 12%Bad or very bad 7%
| Census 2021 | Broadmayne | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 81% | 81% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 19% | 19% | 17% |
82.1
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
84.8
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL
History
Broadmayne is rich in listed buildings: 214 per 10,000 residents, more than Dorset’s towns or England’s towns
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Broadmayne has 13 listed buildings on Historic England’s list: 0 Grade I, 2 Grade II*. 21% of its homes were built before 1919, above both Dorset’s towns (17%) and England’s towns (16%).
13listed buildings
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I0
Grade II*2
Grade II11
Among them · Grade II*
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
21%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
214
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Nearby attractions
All attractions →Dinosaur Museum and 8 more in and around Broadmayne
Museums, castles, gardens and days out in and near Broadmayne. Best known first.
MuseumDinosaur Museum4.9 km outside town, to the northwest
Historic house · National TrustMax Gate3.7 km outside town, to the northwest
MuseumThe Teddy Bear Museum4.9 km outside town, to the northwest
CastleWoodsford Castle4.4 km outside town, to the northeastMuseumMuseumCider Museum4.1 km outside town, to the eastHistoric siteHistoric siteMaumbury Rings4.6 km outside town, to the northwestPlaces: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (4)
- Dinosaur Museum: Chris Talbot, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Max Gate: Pierre Terre, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Teddy Bear Museum: Chris Talbot, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Woodsford Castle: Mike Searle, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Broadmayne
13pages on Broadmayne
The big questions
Safety17 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingMedian home £343K · rent £1,056 a monthHousing9 sold in 12 months · busiest street Main StreetSchoolsHealthLife expectancy 82.1 (men), 84.8 (women)Work & commute44% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazards0.3% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Broadmayne’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
CrosswaysDorchesterCharminsterPuddletownWeymouthCharlton DownChickerellBroadmayne
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmayne | 607 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crossways | 2,494 | 2.7 | — | C− | A− | B+ |
| Dorchester | 21,358 | 3.4 | C | D | C+ | C+ |
| Charminster | 1,732 | 5.1 | — | D | A− | B+ |
| Puddletown | 1,193 | 5.1 | — | D | A+ | B+ |
| Weymouth | 55,540 | 5.5 | D | C− | C− | C |
| Charlton Down | 1,487 | 6 | — | C | A+ | B+ |
| Chickerell | 3,973 | 6.5 | C | D | B+ | B− |
Crossways, Charminster, Puddletown and Charlton Down have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Broadmayne
How many listed buildings are there in Broadmayne?
That is 8.8 times the typical UK town for its size. 21% of Broadmayne’s homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
How much is council tax in Broadmayne?
Band D council tax in Broadmayne is £2,679 for 2026–27, more than in 94% of UK towns (council, county, police and fire, plus the parish or town council). Your own bill depends on your home’s band; check it on GOV.UK.
About Broadmayne
Village in Dorset, England
Broadmayne is a built-up area of 607 people, in the Dorset council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 607 (Census 2021)
- Council
- Dorset
- County
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
- ONS code
- E63006765
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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