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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

BH215QD

Crane Street

SP55NW

Common Road

BH217JL

Slough Lane

SP55QJ

The Parsonage

SP63DF

Ringwood Road

BH215LZ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55NX

The Cross

SP55RN

Chase Crescent

SP63DS

Daggons Road

BH218NA

Kings Lane

SP63EB

Pye Lane

SP63HZ

Fern Close

BH215QR

Castle Hill Lane

BH217HL

Bagman's Lane

BH218NF

Horton Road

SP55NL

Common Road

BH215NY

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63FD

Fernlea Gardens

SP63EP

Alder Drive

SP63DT

Cranborne Road

BH215NJ

Coach Road

SP63FH

Thorne Close

BH215QU

Pye Lane

SP63JZ

Silverdale Crescent

BH218LZ

Kings Lane

SP63AG

Old Forge Close

SP63AA

Daggons Road

DT118DN

Cranborne Chase

BH218LJ

Verwood Road

SP63EQ

North Lodge

SP63DY

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH218LQ

Burgess Field

SP55QP

Monkton Drove

SP55NZ

Paddock Close

BH215RT

Churchill Drove

SP55NT

Cranborne Chase

SP63AP

Harts Rise

BH215QG

Castle Close

SP55RS

Straight Lane

Data Sources

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