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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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Detached26£389,000
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

DT102NA

Springfields

DT102JZ

Westpound Cottages

DT102NW

Jarvis Way

DT101QA

New Street

DT102NZ

Meadow Close

DT102PN

Grosvenor Road

DT102SQ

Thornhill

DT101LS

Dinhay

DT101NL

Schoolhouse Lane

DT101PQ

Higher Stour Meadow

DT102FD

Stapleford Court

DT101LE

Pilwell

DT101QQ

Burges Close

DT102LY

Verandas

DT102NL

Lower Road

DT102PT

Waterlake

DT102ST

Woodmill Close

DT101HN

Stalbridge & Marnhull

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.