Berkeley Close Pimperne, Dorset
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT11), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27600526.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £357,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 19.2 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Blandford Group Practice, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £357,500 | £255,000 | £460,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £316,250 | £312,500 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £322,000 | £322,000 | £322,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £268,475 | £237,000 | £299,950 |
| 2015 | 2 | £233,750 | £170,000 | £297,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £152,000 | £139,000 | £165,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| 1996 | 4 | £68,500 | £51,500 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2024 | 6 DT11 8UF | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 1 DT11 8UF | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 3 DT11 8UF | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 7 DT11 8UF | Detached | £312,500 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 7 DT11 8UF | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2016 | 11 DT11 8UF | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2016 | 6 DT11 8UF | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 3 DT11 8UF | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 6 DT11 8UF | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2012 | 11 DT11 8UF | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2010 | 4 DT11 8UF | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 1 DT11 8UF | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | 7 DT11 8UF | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 4 DT11 8UF | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1999 | 3 DT11 8UF | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 2 May 1997 | 1 DT11 8UF | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 14 Oct 1996 | 4 DT11 8UF | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 17 Jun 1996 | 10 DT11 8UF | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 7 DT11 8UF | Detached | £54,000 | |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 5 DT11 8UF | Detached | £51,500 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 2 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT11 8UF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| DT11 8UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 53 m and 58 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT11 8UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT11 8UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Farquharson Arms Pimperne | 120 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 23.7 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 69 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Blandford Group Practice | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Diplomat House) | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Blandford Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ministry of Defence Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,360 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priory Field 2.0 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Lamperds Field Allotments 2.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Medieval standing cross 50m east of St Peter's Church | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Enclosure S of Pimperne Down | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bingledon Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Ferns Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Telegraph Clump | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Pond Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Barton Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Downlands Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farquharson Arms DT11 8TX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Archway Nursery School DT11 8TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Pimperne Pre School Playgroup DT11 8BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Seafest DT11 8UN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chapel Lane (1); On or near Berkeley Rise (1); On or near Yarde Farm (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Berkeley Rise · Berkeley Road · Collingwood Close · Chapel Lane · Priory Gardens · Hyde Gardens · Yarde Farm · Old Bakery Close · Paul Baker's Lane · Parr Grove · Church Road · Cherry Tree Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.