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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

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About

Alderholt lies on the eastern edge of Dorset, bordering Hampshire. The area is characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland, and heathland, with the River Allen flowing through the parish. Settlements here are typically composed of older cottages and more modern housing, centred around a village green and historic church.

To the west, the landscape rises onto the chalk downland of Cranborne Chase around Sixpenny Handley. This large village sits on a high ridge, its long main street following an ancient route. The surrounding area is known for its archaeological significance, with numerous prehistoric burial mounds and earthworks scattered across the open farmland and wooded valleys.

Area overview

On average Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is £60,562 per year. There are 7 schools in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is home to around 6,448 people, with a population density of about 58.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley Population
6,448
Population density
58.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.32(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-73%)
Burglary
3.72(+36%)
Vehicle crime
2.79(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,220
96.46%
Other White
97
1.5%
Irish
23
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.25%
Total population: 6,448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,818
33.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,018
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
793
14.66%
No qualifications
770
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
537
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 5,410

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,143
42.46%
Owns with a mortgage
777
28.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
429
15.94%
Other social rented
227
8.43%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.9%
Total households: 2,692

Property prices in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £427,000 in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£524,000
Flats3£200,000
Semi-Detached16£352,250
Terraced6£281,000

10 years median price trend in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley.

All postcodes in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

BH317LE

Romford

SP63DR

Daggons Road

SP63DX

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215NQ

Bottlebush Lane

BH218LN

The Green

SP63FH

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215NW

Monkton Drove

BH218LR

New Road

BH215LX

West View

BH215PR

The Square

BH218LQ

Burgess Field

SP55AS

Mulberry Court

SP55DF

Church Farm Close

SP55NS

Adams Lane

SP55NY

Back Lane

SP55PD

Deanland

SP55RX

Cranborne Chase

SP63BD

Fordingbridge Road

BH215QG

Castle Close

BH215QU

Pye Lane

BH215QN

Churchill Drove

BH215QX

Batterley Drove

BH218NG

Horton Road

SP55NU

Handley Green

SP55QJ

The Parsonage

SP55QT

Cranborne Chase

SP63AL

Blackwater Close

SP63EQ

North Lodge

BH218LJ

Verwood Road

BH218LT

Brook Lane

DT118DH

Straight Lane

BH215QB

Water Street

SP55NJ

Common Road

BH215RW

Pentridge Drove

BH217HL

Bagman's Lane

BH218NF

Horton Road

SP63BG

Churchill Close

BH215RU

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55QU

Bowling Green Lane

SP55RW

Dean End

SP63EP

Alder Drive

SP63PJ

Wren Gardens

SP63AT

Camel Green Road

BH215RP

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55RT

Brushy Bush Lane

SP63BJ

Pine Road

SP63PH

Saxon Way

BH215RR

Wadleys Drove

BH215PZ

Castle Street

SP55ND

High Street

BH215NZ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63EG

Sandleheath Road

SP63EW

Apple Tree Road

SP63TB

Daggons Road

SP63AH

Birchwood Drive

SP63AN

Camel Green Road

BH215RY

Earthpits Lane

SP63BW

Hillbury Road

SP63DE

Ringwood Road

BH215NE

Baileys Hill

BH215PL

Castle Street

BH215RH

Orchard Close

BH218NA

Kings Lane

BH218NE

Horton Road

BH215NT

Parsonage Lane

SP55QN

Town Farm Place

SP63FB

Daggons Road

SP63HF

Green Drive

BH215QD

Crane Street

DT118DL

Straight Lane

SP55QY

Cranborne Chase

SP61PX

Cheater's Lane

SP63LY

Tudor Close

BH215QE

Pennys Lane

BH317LD

Station Road

BH215RG

Mill Lane

SP55PJ

Brushy Bush Lane

SP55NA

Roebuck Yard

SP55QL

The Orchard

SP63JA

Down Lodge Close

BH217JL

Slough Lane

SP63AU

Camel Green Road

SP63BE

Fordingbridge Road

SP63DS

Daggons Road

BH215PW

Jessica Avenue

BH215QR

Castle Hill Lane

BH218LW

Verwood Road

SP63EB

Pye Lane

SP55QR

Cranborne Chase

SP55QZ

Cranborne Chase

SP55RQ

Cranborne Chase

SP63EA

Gold Oak

SP63RB

Station Road

BH215PX

Grugs Lane

BH215ND

Butts Close

SP55QX

Earthpits Lane

SP63BN

Windsor Way

BH215NS

Creech Hill Bungalows

BH215PY

Church Street

BH218LL

Park Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.