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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Stalbridge & Marnhull is £380,000 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £294,000 and £525,000. 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

Median price: £380,000
Price per sq ft: £331
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £294K – £525K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Stalbridge & Marnhull area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£475,000£342
Semi-Detached25£300,000£320
Terraced8£254,500£326
Flats1£145,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,000£239,950£222,500
2017£372,500£225,000£237,500
2018£374,975£251,500£245,000
2019£350,000£232,000£212,000
2020£401,756£247,500£240,000
2021£415,000£275,000£270,000
2022£562,500£325,000£325,000
2023£445,000£302,500£327,500
2024£477,500£275,500£265,000
2025£400,000£274,000£254,500
2026£505,000£392,500£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£251£212
2017£293£254£237
2018£290£268£231
2019£272£256£237
2020£300£276£266
2021£309£287£295
2022£393£322£321
2023£367£317£294
2024£368£310£333
2025£331£296£316
2026£350£306£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stalbridge & Marnhull in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.

Band A£1,843
Band B£2,151
Band C£2,458
Band D£2,765
Band E£3,379
Band F£3,994
Band G£4,608
Band H£5,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Stalbridge & Marnhull ward.

Local councillors

James Charles Vitali

Stalbridge & Marnhull - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Stalbridge & Marnhull

DT101LE

Pilwell

DT102NP

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DT102FU

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DT101PZ

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DT101JR

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DT102LR

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DT102FN

Barnes Close

DT102PA

Robinson Heights

DT102FB

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DT101NQ

Eastwell Cottages

DT102SN

Kings Mill Lane

DT102SQ

Thornhill

DT102PW

Pound Close

DT101PP

Burton Street

DT101PX

New Street

DT102QZ

Wood Lane

DT102LZ

Ring Street

DT102JY

Caundle Lane

DT101LA

Pilwell

DT102LA

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