Pidney Hill Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset
43 addresses across 4 postcodes (DT10), about 730 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 27601994.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 7, E: 4, 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 C; 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 Sherborne, about 13.3 km (8.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blackmore Vale Partnership, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (6); 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1 Bulbarrow Cottages, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- 2 Bulbarrow Cottages, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- Bleak House, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- Boundarys Edge, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- Duckspuddle Cottage, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- Handley Cross, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- Jasmine Cottage, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- The Knoll, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- The Old Fire Station, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- The Retreat, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
- Yew Tree Cottage, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan
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 C (22% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Hazelbury Bryan War Memorial, grade II
- TUDOR COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Handley Cross Farm: up to 14 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Martin Richards AG Eng Ltd: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 84 m and 97 m above sea level (92 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT10 2EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT10 2ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT10 2FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT10 2FZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sherborne 207,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) |
| Templecombe 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Droop | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 38 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 61.6 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Blackmore Vale Partnership | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Old Malt House Dental Practice | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Hospital | Blandford Community Hospital | 13.4 km (8.4 miles) |
| Police station | Sturminster Newton Police Station | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alec's Field 1.9 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and St James, a listed building (Grade I), 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and St James | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pleck Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cockcrow Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Thorncroft Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Locketts Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Marsh Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Skinners Bottom | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 43 |
10 of the street's 43 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbury Bryan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Antelope Inn DT10 2EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Hazelbury Bryan Mother and Toddler Group DT10 2ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Hazelbury Bryan Foundation Base DT10 2ED | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (dorset).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 22% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WESSEX WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 21 October 2026 to 25 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DT10 2EB: 35 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- DT10 2ED: 6 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- DT10 2FE: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- DT10 2FZ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.