Cranborne & Alderholt is a rural ward in Dorset, covering the villages of Cranborne, Alderholt, and surrounding hamlets. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, woodland, and chalk streams, with the River Allen flowing through parts of the ward. Cranborne, a historic village, is home to the 12th-century Cranborne Manor and its gardens, while Alderholt is a larger settlement with a mix of older cottages and newer housing developments.
The ward has a strong agricultural presence, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Community facilities include village halls, primary schools, and local pubs, serving as social hubs. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with access to trails like the Cranborne Chase AONB. Public transport links are limited, reflecting its rural nature, with most residents relying on private vehicles. The ward maintains a quiet, countryside atmosphere while providing essential services for its residents.
On average Cranborne & Alderholt has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cranborne & Alderholt is £49,592 per year. There are 6 schools in Cranborne & Alderholt: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Cranborne & Alderholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,300,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £510,000; semi-detached at £325,000; terraced at £310,000; flats at £220,000.
10 years price trend in Cranborne & Alderholt
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Camel Green Road
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Antell's Way
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Harbridge Drove
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Castle Close
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Bottlebush Lane
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Horton Road
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Hillside Road
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West View
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Crane Street
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Churchill Drove
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Batterley Drove
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Burgess Field
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Horton Road
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Fordingbridge Road
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Churchill Drove
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Verwood Road
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Brook Lane
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Blackwater Close
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Sandleheath Road
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Water Street
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Salisbury Street
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Bagman's Lane
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Horton Road
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Camel Green Road
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Churchill Close
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Pine Road
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Alder Drive
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Saxon Way
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Hillbury Road
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Castle Street
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Wadleys Drove
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Birchwood Drive
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Antell's Way
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Fordingbridge Road
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Alder Drive
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Daggons Road
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Baileys Hill
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Castle Street
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Orchard Close
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Earthpits Lane
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Kings Lane
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Horton Road
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Hillbury Road
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Ringwood Road
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Parsonage Lane
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Crane Street
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Daggons Road
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Birchwood Drive
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Penny's Lane
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Mill Lane
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Station Road
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Cheater's Lane
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Down Lodge Close
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Tudor Close
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Jessica Avenue
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Castle Hill Lane
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Horton Road
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Camel Green Road
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Fordingbridge Road
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Daggons Road
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Pye Lane
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Butts Close
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Grugs Lane
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Verwood Road
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Gold Oak
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Windsor Way
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Park Lane
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Parsonage Lane
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Church Street
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Castle Street
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Castle Hill Lane
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Park Lane
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Horton Road
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Daggons Road
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Apple Tree Road
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Batterley Drove
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Mill Lane
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Kings Lane
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Earlswood Drive
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Fordingbridge Road
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Bramble Close
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Horton Road
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Lime Tree Close
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Batterley Drove
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Castle Hill Lane
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley
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Hillside Walk
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Cheater's Lane