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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

BH215NG

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215PP

Wimborne Street

BH215QS

Holwell

BH215RX

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH218ND

Horton Road

SP55NN

Cranborne Chase

SP63AA

Daggons Road

SP55NH

St Marys Close

SP55NW

Common Road

SP55PF

Newtown

SP55PN

Sheasby Close

SP55RA

Common Road

SP55RJ

Brushy Bush Lane

SP63EN

Earlswood Drive

SP63BB

Fordingbridge Road

BH215QT

Hare Lane

BH218LZ

Kings Lane

SP55NQ

Back Lane

SP55PQ

Cranborne Chase

SP55RR

Chase Crescent

SP63AJ

Park Lane

SP63RA

Bramble Close

BH218LP

Horton Road

BH215RF

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215RJ

Mill Lane

SP55NL

Common Road

SP63ER

Pear Tree Close

BH215RD

Castle Hill Lane

BH215RS

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH218NL

Hillside Walk

BH215QY

Gotham

BH215RQ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63AG

Old Forge Close

SP63BA

Sandleheath Road

SP63EF

Cheater's Lane

SP63JZ

Silverdale Crescent

SP63RQ

Lime Tree Close

SP63AS

South Hill

SP63BF

Coppers Close

SP63DL

Daggons Road

SP63DQ

Hazel Close

BH218LX

Park Lane

BH218LY

Jubilee Hill

SP63DW

Daggons Road

SP55RS

Straight Lane

SP63DP

Daggons Road

SP63HZ

Fern Close

BH215PN

Creech Hill Cottages

SP55PL

Handley Park

SP63DG

Beech Close

BH215NL

Monkton Drove

BH215PT

Swan Street

SP63DF

Ringwood Road

BH215RN

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55NG

Green Close

SP55PA

Dean Lane

SP63FD

Fernlea Gardens

SP55JA

Oakley Lane

SP55SA

Wheelwrights Close

SP63AZ

Station Road

SP63DU

Cranborne Road

SP63FE

Holly Grove Close

SP63HY

Broomfield Drive

BH215QL

Hibberds Field

SP63AQ

Ash Close

SP55AT

Keats Meadow

SP55NX

The Cross

SP63DJ

Daggons Road

SP63DN

Daggons Road

SP63EH

Alderholt Park

SP63LU

Gilbert Close

SP63RD

Station Road

BH217HN

Matterly Cottages

BH218NB

Horton Road

SP63FJ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55QP

Monkton Drove

SP55RH

Cobley Close

SP63BL

Oak Road

BH218NJ

Hillside Road

SP63FL

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215LZ

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215NJ

Coach Road

BH215RE

Orchard Close

SP63AB

Daggons Road

SP63AY

Fir Tree Hill

SP63TA

Daggons Road

BH215NF

Baileys Hill

BH215PU

Salisbury Street

SP63AX

Hayters Way

BH215NB

Butts Close

BH215NH

Bottlebush Lane

BH215QA

Castle Street

SP55NP

Littlefield Lane

SP55NR

High Street

SP61PU

Sandleheath Road

SP63AD

Blackwater Grove

BH215RT

Churchill Drove

SP55NT

Cranborne Chase

BH218LS

Whitmore Lane

SP55PB

Cranborne Chase

Data Sources

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