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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 29 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
29
Deprivation level
6/10
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
10.39(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-69%)
Burglary
4.5(+62%)
Other theft
2.64(-53%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £444,000 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
Semi-Detached22£361,750
Detached39£523,000
Flats2£187,000
Terraced7£282,000

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

SP55QY

Cranborne Chase

BH218LN

The Green

BH218LW

Verwood Road

SP63BQ

Hillbury Road

SP63BB

Fordingbridge Road

BH317LD

Station Road

SP63AJ

Park Lane

BH215PR

The Square

BH215RL

Salisbury Street

BH215QL

Hibberds Field

SP55RR

Chase Crescent

BH215LX

West View

SP55PL

Handley Park

BH215PY

Church Street

SP55QT

Cranborne Chase

SP63EN

Earlswood Drive

BH215NR

Park Lane

SP55DG

Frogmore Meadows

SP55QN

Town Farm Place

BH215QT

Hare Lane

SP63FE

Holly Grove Close

SP55PJ

Brushy Bush Lane

BH215QY

Gotham

BH215PT

Swan Street

SP63FB

Daggons Road

SP63BL

Oak Road

BH215NW

Monkton Drove

SP63BA

Sandleheath Road

BH215QW

Castle Hill Lane

BH215QP

Holwell

SP63TA

Daggons Road

BH215PZ

Castle Street

SP63HF

Green Drive

SP63EW

Apple Tree Road

BH215RR

Wadleys Drove

BH215PL

Castle Street

SP55RP

Cranborne Chase

SP55PG

Dean Lane

BH215RQ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55ND

High Street

BH215PU

Salisbury Street

BH215NX

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP61PU

Sandleheath Road

SP55NH

St Marys Close

BH218LF

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55PN

Sheasby Close

SP63DP

Daggons Road

SP63EA

Gold Oak

BH317LE

Romford

SP63AL

Blackwater Close

BH215PS

High Street

SP55NJ

Common Road

BH215NZ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63BN

Windsor Way

SP63BH

Hillbury Road

BH218NJ

Hillside Road

BH215PP

Wimborne Street

SP55NG

Green Close

SP63AS

South Hill

SP55PQ

Cranborne Chase

DT118DL

Straight Lane

SP55AS

Mulberry Court

SP63DR

Daggons Road

SP63BG

Churchill Close

SP63BD

Fordingbridge Road

SP63AX

Hayters Way

SP63DN

Daggons Road

SP55NN

Cranborne Chase

SP55NP

Littlefield Lane

SP55RX

Cranborne Chase

SP63DE

Ringwood Road

SP63BJ

Pine Road

BH215RJ

Mill Lane

SP63BF

Coppers Close

BH218LL

Park Lane

SP63FJ

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215RS

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63TB

Daggons Road

BH215RZ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55RW

Dean End

SP63HY

Broomfield Drive

BH215PN

Creech Hill Cottages

BH215QA

Castle Street

SP63AW

Antells Way

SP63RA

Bramble Close

SP63AB

Daggons Road

SP63PH

Saxon Way

SP63BW

Hillbury Road

BH215RE

Orchard Close

SP55RT

Brushy Bush Lane

BH218NQ

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH218LS

Whitmore Lane

SP63DH

Attwood Close

BH215RH

Orchard Close

SP63EH

Alderholt Park

SP63AZ

Station Road

SP55JA

Oakley Lane

SP55QS

Cranborne Chase

SP63RD

Station Road

BH217HN

Matterly Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.