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Stalbridge & Marnhull

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About

Stalbridge & Marnhull ward covers a rural expanse in northeast Dorset, characterised by rolling farmland and small settlements. The area centres on the two main villages of Stalbridge and Marnhull, which provide local services and community hubs. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with dairy and arable farming shaping the open views and quiet lanes that connect scattered hamlets.

The local economy is closely tied to the land, with farming remaining a central activity. Marnhull is noted as the "Marlott" in Thomas Hardy's *Tess of the d'Urbervilles*, a literary connection that persists in local heritage. The ward's quiet character is defined by its working countryside, parish churches, and the absence of larger urban development, maintaining a distinctly pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Stalbridge & Marnhull has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stalbridge & Marnhull is £49,061 per year. There are 3 schools in Stalbridge & Marnhull: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stalbridge & Marnhull is home to around 5,152 people, with a population density of about 108.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stalbridge & Marnhull Population
5,152
Population density
108.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.59(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.38(-51%)
Burglary
3.49(+26%)
Other theft
3.11(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,976
96.64%
Other White
90
1.75%
Irish
20
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.19%
Arab
8
0.16%
Total population: 5,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,366
30.64%
No qualifications
825
18.51%
Level 3 (A level)
705
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 4,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,288
54.6%
Owns with a mortgage
480
20.35%
Other social rented
284
12.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
8.99%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.37%
Total households: 2,359

Property prices in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £338,000 in Stalbridge & Marnhull area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stalbridge & Marnhull 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 Stalbridge & Marnhull over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£397,500
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached32£291,250
Terraced6£253,500

10 years median price trend in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.

All postcodes in Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101HS

Gannetts

DT102GD

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102LP

Duck Lane

DT102PB

Boyle Close

DT101NH

Walton Elms

DT101LL

Barnes Close

DT102LE

Thrift Close

DT101HW

Stoneylawn

DT101LQ

Ashley Road

DT102RB

Park Road

DT102NW

Jarvis Way

DT102FD

Stapleford Court

DT101NP

New Street

DT102JS

Brimble Cottages

DT102SJ

Stalbridge Common

DT101NW

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102NJ

Lower Road

DT102JX

Cat Lane

DT102NH

Coppern Way

DT102FW

Robin Way

DT101LN

Crown Road

DT102QX

Barrow Hill

DT102JJ

Rue Lane

DT102LS

Church Hill

DT102RZ

Station Road

DT102JR

Goldsneys

DT102GH

Silkhouse Barton

DT102LU

Drews Lane

DT102RE

Grove Lane Close

DT102NF

Ring Street

DT102NY

Raleigh Road

DT101LJ

Carent Close

DT101PW

Sackmore Green

DT102PD

Hardy Crescent

DT101NT

Mounters Close

DT102NS

Vale Road

DT95JF

Holt Hill

DT101LR

Ham Meadow

DT101JT

Mill Lane

DT101PT

Love Lane

DT102SS

Station Road

DT101PQ

Higher Stour Meadow

DT102PN

Grosvenor Road

DT102LB

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102LX

Gold Street

DT102RX

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101JW

Woodlands Mead

DT102PP

Westminster Buildings

DT101FX

Stoneylawn

DT102JG

Stalbridge Road

DT102RS

Station Road

DT101PH

Burton Street

DT102PY

Barrow Hill

DT101GB

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101NJ

Carraway Lane

DT102RA

Park Grove

DT102SF

Eastop Lane

DT102RJ

Station Road

DT102JN

Drove Road

DT101LG

Hardy Close

DT102JP

Pophams

DT101PU

Church Hill

DT102SE

Eastop Lane

DT102FJ

Station Road

DT102FX

Woodlanders Road

DT101JN

Ham Lane

DT102JL

Veales

DT102FQ

Railway Crescent

DT101JP

Musbury Lane

DT102NT

Blackmore Road

DT101QB

Butts Close

DT102LN

Devonshire Houses

DT101NY

Pleck

DT102QH

Drove Close

DT102QU

Barrow Hill

DT101NU

Phillips Hill

DT101QQ

Burges Close

DT102NE

Anglesea Cottages

DT95JY

Higher Woodrow

DT101JL

Lovells Mead

DT102QA

Bibberne Row

DT101JX

Old Mill Lane

DT101JQ

Tanzey Lane

DT102QR

Ring Street

DT101HJ

Moorside

DT102LD

Barrow Hill

DT102NB

Ring Street

DT101HF

Bodsmarsh Lane

DT102HH

King's Mill Lane

DT102RH

Station Road

DT101LD

Sodom Lane

DT102PJ

Westminster Cottages

DT102LJ

High Street

DT102SW

Lower Road

DT102ND

Stalbridge Close

DT102JF

Waterloo Lane

DT102FA

The Cutting

DT101JJ

Burton Street

DT102PR

Thornhill Road

DT101NL

Schoolhouse Lane

Data Sources

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