Alderholt and Sixpenny Handley are neighbouring villages in the eastern part of Dorset, close to the border with Hampshire. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and woodland, offering a quiet, rural setting. Alderholt lies along the River Allen, while Sixpenny Handley is situated on higher ground, with both villages retaining a traditional feel. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, catering to community needs.
The surrounding landscape features parts of Cranborne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with walking and cycling routes. The area has a mix of older cottages and newer housing developments, attracting families and retirees. Historic sites like Handley Church and the remains of a medieval settlement add to the area’s heritage. The villages are well-connected by road, with easy access to Salisbury and Bournemouth, while maintaining a peaceful, countryside atmosphere.
On average Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is £49,600 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).
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,300,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £480,000; semi-detached at £330,000; terraced at £310,000; flats at £220,000.
10 years price trend in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
BH215NS
Parsonage Lane
BH215PP
Church Street
BH215PY
Castle Street
BH215QS
Castle Hill Lane
BH215RX
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
BH218LL
Park Lane
BH218ND
Horton Road
SP55NH
Back Lane
SP55NN
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
SP55NW
Common Road
SP55PF
Dean Lane
SP55PN
Sheasby Close
SP55RA
Common Road
SP55RJ
Brushy Bush Lane
SP63AA
Daggons Road
SP63EN
Apple Tree Road
BH215QT
Batterley Drove
BH215RF
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Mill Lane
BH218LZ
Kings Lane
SP55NQ
Back Lane
SP55PQ
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
SP55RR
Chase Crescent
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Earlswood Drive
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Fordingbridge Road
SP63RA
Bramble Close
BH218LP
Horton Road
SP55NL
Common Road
SP63ER
Lime Tree Close
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Batterley Drove
BH215RD
Castle Hill Lane
BH215RQ
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
BH215RS
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
BH218NL
Hillside Walk
SP63EF
Cheater's Lane
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Blackwater Grove
SP63AS
South Hill
SP63BA
Fordingbridge Road
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Coppers Close
SP63DL
Blackwater Grove
SP63DQ
Hazel Close
SP63JZ
Silverdale Crescent
SP63RQ
Lime Tree Close
BH218LX
Park Lane
BH218LY
New Road
SP55RS
Straight Lane
SP63DP
Daggons Road
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Daggons Road
SP63HZ
Fern Close
BH215NL
Monkton Drove
BH215PN
Parsonage Lane
BH215PT
Salisbury Street
SP55PL
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Attwood Close
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Beech Close
BH215RN
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Dean Lane
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Fernlea Gardens
BH215QL
Hibberds Field
SP55JA
Oakley Lane
SP55SA
Wheelwright's Close
SP63AQ
Ash Close
SP63AZ
Down Lodge Close
SP63DU
Cranborne Road
SP63FE
Holly Grove Close
SP63HY
Ash Close
BH217HN
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
BH218NB
Horton Road
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
SP55AT
Dean Lane
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
SP63DJ
Daggons Road
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Daggons Road
SP63EH
Cheater's Lane
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Birchwood Drive
SP63RD
Station Road
BH215NW
Monkton Drove
BH218NJ
Hillside Road
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Monkton Drove
SP55RH
Cobley Close
SP63BL
Oak Road
BH215LZ
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
BH215NJ
Coach Road
BH215RE
Orchard Close
SP63DR
Daggons Road
SP63TA
Daggons Road
BH215NH
Bottlebush Lane
BH215NB
Butts Close
BH215NF
Baileys Hill
BH215PU
Grugs Lane
BH215QA
Castle Close
SP63AB
Daggons Road
SP63AX
Hayters Way
SP63AY
Camel Green Road
BH215RT
Churchill Drove
SP55NP
Littlefield Lane
SP55NR
High Street
SP55NT
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Sandleheath Road