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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

SP55PH

St Marys Court

BH215NA

Baileys Hill

BH215QH

Pennys Mead

BH218NQ

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215LY

West View

BH215RZ

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63DT

Cranborne Road

SP63DZ

Post Box Cottages

SP63AP

Harts Rise

SP55RU

Straight Lane

SP63BH

Hillbury Road

SP55NZ

Paddock Close

BH215RL

Salisbury Street

BH317LH

Dewlands Road

BH215NR

Park Lane

BH215PS

High Street

BH215QP

Holwell

BH218LU

Chapel Lane

BH215QJ

Friday's Heron

SP55NF

The Hollow

SP63BQ

Hillbury Road

SP55DG

Cranborne Chase

SP55RP

Cranborne Chase

BH215AE

Bagman's Lane

BH215NX

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55PG

Dean Lane

SP55RN

Chase Crescent

SP63PT

Kestrel Way

BH218AB

Park Lane

BH218LF

Cranborne & Alderholt

BH215QW

Castle Hill Lane

DT118DN

Cranborne Chase

BH215NY

Cranborne & Alderholt

SP55QS

Cranborne Chase

SP63DH

Attwood Close

SP63AR

Camel Green Road

SP55QQ

Sycamore Close

SP63AW

Antells Way

SP63DY

Cranborne & Alderholt

Data Sources

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