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Cranborne & Alderholt

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Cranborne & Alderholt has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cranborne & Alderholt Population
5,029
Population density
67.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,854
96.48%
Other White
71
1.41%
Irish
18
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.32%
Total population: 5,031

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
894
43.61%
Owns with a mortgage
610
29.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
312
15.22%
Other social rented
150
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.93%
Total households: 2,050

Property prices in Cranborne & Alderholt

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £427,000 in Cranborne & Alderholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cranborne & Alderholt 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 Cranborne & Alderholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£524,000
Flats2£197,000
Semi-Detached15£346,000
Terraced6£281,000

10 years median price trend in Cranborne & Alderholt

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranborne & Alderholt.

All postcodes in Cranborne & Alderholt

SP63DQ

Hazel Close

SP63EF

Cheater's Lane

SP63JZ

Silverdale Crescent

SP63RQ

Lime Tree Close

BH218LX

Park Lane

BH218LY

New Road

SP63DP

Daggons Road

SP63DW

Daggons Road

SP63HZ

Fern Close

BH215NL

Monkton Drove

BH215PN

Parsonage Lane

BH215PT

Salisbury Street

SP63DF

Attwood Close

SP63DG

Beech Close

BH215RN

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63FD

Fernlea Gardens

BH215QL

Hibberds Field

SP63AQ

Ash Close

SP63AZ

Down Lodge Close

SP63DU

Cranborne Road

SP63FE

Holly Grove Close

SP63HY

Ash Close

BH217HN

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

BH218NB

Horton Road

BH317LE

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63DJ

Daggons Road

SP63DN

Daggons Road

SP63EH

Cheater's Lane

SP63LU

Birchwood Drive

SP63RD

Station Road

BH215NW

Monkton Drove

BH218NJ

Hillside Road

SP63BL

Oak Road

SP63FL

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

BH215LZ

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

BH215NJ

Coach Road

BH215RE

Orchard Close

SP63DR

Daggons Road

SP63TA

Daggons Road

BH215NB

Butts Close

BH215NF

Baileys Hill

BH215NH

Bottlebush Lane

BH215PU

Grugs Lane

BH215QA

Castle Close

SP63AB

Daggons Road

SP63AX

Hayters Way

SP63AY

Camel Green Road

BH215RT

Churchill Drove

SP61PU

Sandleheath Road

SP63AD

Blackwater Close

BH215NA

Baileys Hill

BH215QH

Friday's Heron

BH218LS

Verwood Road

BH218NQ

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63DZ

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63DT

Cranborne Road

BH215LY

West View

BH215RZ

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63AP

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

BH215RL

Salisbury Street

BH317LH

Dewlands Road

SP63BH

Hillbury Road

BH215NR

Park Lane

BH215PS

High Street

BH215QJ

Friday's Heron

BH215QP

Castle Hill Lane

BH218AB

Park Lane

BH218LU

Chapel Lane

SP63BQ

Fir Tree Hill

SP63DX

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63FH

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

BH215AE

Bagman's Lane

BH215QW

Castle Hill Lane

SP63DH

Attwood Close

SP63PT

Kestrel Way

SP63DY

Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley

SP63AR

Camel Green Road

SP63AW

Antell's Way

SP63DD

Harbridge Drove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.