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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
14.95(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.57(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-49%)
Burglary
3.11(+14%)
Public order
2.14(-68%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Stalbridge & Marnhull area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 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
Detached27£378,000
Semi-Detached29£277,500
Terraced8£263,500

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

DT101JY

Great Down Lane

DT102PF

Wessex Road

DT102RH

Station Road

DT101FY

New Street

DT101PJ

Sackmore Lane

DT102JH

Jubilee Oak

DT102LS

Church Hill

DT102PA

Robinson Heights

DT101NP

New Street

DT101PP

Burton Street

DT102FL

Bagber Road

DT102LD

Barrow Hill

DT102SF

Eastop Lane

DT101FL

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101LH

Flanders Close

DT102HH

King's Mill Lane

DT102RB

Park Road

DT101JU

Hains Lane

DT101PL

Sackmore Lane

DT102NT

Blackmore Road

DT101JX

Old Mill Lane

DT101PN

Sackmore Lane

DT101QD

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102LE

Thrift Close

DT102LR

Church Hill

DT101NH

Walton Elms

DT102QR

Ring Street

DT102FT

Starling Close

DT102JE

Cook's Lane

DT102JW

Golden Hill

DT102LZ

Ring Street

DT102NS

Vale Road

DT101FT

Chestnut Close

DT101HP

Salisbury Street

DT101PA

Common Lane

DT101PW

Sackmore Green

DT101QE

Fellowsmead

DT101HL

Moorhayes

DT101PH

Burton Street

DT102NU

Blackmore Road

DT102NX

Duncliffe Close

DT102RY

Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate

DT102LX

Gold Street

DT102RQ

Station Road

DT102NB

Ring Street

DT102NG

The Ring

DT101LG

Hardy Close

DT101LJ

Carent Close

DT101QG

Walton Elms

DT102LW

Silk House Barton

DT102JU

Caundle Lane

DT102LL

High Street

DT102NH

Coppern Way

DT102PH

Westminster Cottages

DT102PZ

The Paddocks

DT102RS

Station Road

DT102SL

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101LL

Barnes Close

DT101NS

Kentisworth Road

DT102JF

Waterloo Lane

DT102PE

New Road

DT102JP

Pophams

DT102LG

Badgers Grove

DT102RJ

Station Road

DT102JS

Brimble Cottages

DT102PG

Cale Close

DT102RT

Common Lane

DT102RZ

Station Road

DT102ND

Stalbridge Close

DT102QH

Drove Close

DT95JF

Holt Hill

DT102JL

Veales

DT102JX

Cat Lane

DT102QZ

Wood Lane

DT101LB

Plowman Close

DT101LN

Crown Road

DT101NU

Phillips Hill

DT102JG

Stalbridge Road

DT102PB

Boyle Close

DT95JY

Higher Woodrow

DT101JQ

Tanzey Lane

DT102LT

Church Hill Cottages

DT102PJ

Westminster Cottages

DT102RG

Station Road

DT101NT

Mounters Close

DT102RN

Station Road Business Park

DT101HG

Hames Close

DT101HW

Stoneylawn

DT101JJ

Burton Street

DT101PS

Burton Street

DT101JL

Lovells Mead

DT102LA

Pile Lane

DT102NQ

West End Mews

DT101JW

Woodlands Mead

DT102LP

Duck Lane

DT102PL

Grosvenor Road

DT102QT

Barrow Hill

DT102SW

Lower Road

DT101LD

Sodom Lane

DT101PX

New Street

Data Sources

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