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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

DT102RT

Common Lane

DT101FQ

Old Dairy Drive

DT101PY

New Street

DT102LT

Church Hill Cottages

DT101PR

Burtonhayes

BA80SD

Landshire Lane

DT101FY

New Street

DT102JZ

Westpound Cottages

DT102SD

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102RQ

Station Road

DT102SL

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101FL

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101PA

Common Lane

DT101HG

Hames Close

DT102JH

Jubilee Oak

DT102NZ

Meadow Close

DT102LW

Silk House Barton

DT101LS

Dinhay

DT101QF

Fillymead

DT102SG

Thornhill

DT102NN

Jarvis Way

DT102GG

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102LY

Verandas

DT102NX

Duncliffe Close

DT101LF

Phillips Road

DT102RR

Stalbridge Park

DT102SH

Thornhill

DT102QT

Barrow Hill

DT101QG

Walton Elms

DT102RG

Station Road

BA80SB

Landshire Lane

DT101LH

Flanders Close

DT102FT

Starling Close

DT101HR

Sodom Lane

DT102PU

The Hawthorns

DT101JY

Great Down Lane

DT102NR

Jarvis Way

DT101LP

Church Cottages

DT102RY

Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate

DT101JZ

Nash Lane

DT102SU

Old Market Mews

DT102NQ

West End Mews

DT102LF

Larks Meadow

DT102SA

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102LH

High Street

DT101HN

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102NU

Blackmore Road

DT101JS

Mill Lane

DT101NS

Kentisworth Road

DT101HQ

Eastwell Lane

DT102QY

Barrowlea

DT102PH

Westminster Cottages

DT101NN

Chippel Lane

DT102RU

West Mill Lane

DT102NA

Springfields

DT102FS

Sparrow Close

DT102RD

Grove Lane

DT101PS

Burton Street

DT101QD

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102JU

Caundle Lane

DT102PE

New Road

DT101PD

Husseys

DT101NR

Mounters

DT101PB

Corner Close

DT102PZ

The Paddocks

DT101HP

Salisbury Street

DT102PT

Waterlake

DT101HD

Bodsmarsh Lane

DT101JU

Hains Lane

DT101QA

New Street

DT101NZ

Cox Hill

DT101FT

Chestnut Close

DT101HH

Moorside

DT102LG

Badgers Grove

DT102PG

Cale Close

DT102NG

The Ring

DT101LB

Plowman Close

DT102NL

Lower Road

DT101QE

Fellowsmead

DT102GE

Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT102FL

Bagber Road

DT101HL

Moorhayes

DT102PS

Thornhill Road

DT102PF

Wessex Road

DT101PN

Sackmore Lane

DT102JT

Rowden Mill Lane

DT102PQ

Jarvis Close

DT101NX

Bat Alley

DT102ST

Woodmill Close

DT101PL

Sackmore Lane

DT102PL

Grosvenor Road

DT101PJ

Sackmore Lane

DT102FP

Glovers Road

DT102JW

Golden Hill

DT102JE

Cook's Lane

DT102RN

Station Road Business Park

DT102RF

Grove Lane Close

DT102LL

High Street

DT101LE

Pilwell

DT102NP

Jarvis Way

Data Sources

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