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Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

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About

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel are neighbouring villages in rural Dorset, situated between Blandford Forum and Wimborne Minster. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, quiet lanes, and traditional thatched cottages. The River Stour flows nearby, adding to the peaceful countryside setting. Local amenities include a village shop, primary school, and historic churches, with larger towns a short drive away for additional services.

The surrounding landscape features open fields and small woodlands, typical of Dorset’s agricultural heartland. Crichel is known for its grand country estate, Crichel House, set within extensive parkland. Walking and cycling routes connect the villages, offering views of the Dorset Downs. The area retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with occasional events held at the village hall or nearby pubs.

Area overview

On average Sturminster Marshall & Crichel has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel is £51,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel Population
6,082
Population density
42.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,845
96.13%
Other White
96
1.58%
Irish
32
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.39%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
14
0.23%
Total population: 6,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,056
42.62%
Owns with a mortgage
669
27%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
16.46%
Other social rented
203
8.19%
Other forms of private rent
114
4.6%
Total households: 2,478

Property prices in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel area, with individual transactions ranging from £340,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sturminster Marshall & Crichel 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 Sturminster Marshall & Crichel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£610,000
Semi-Detached7£530,000
Terraced6£388,750

10 years median price trend in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel.

All postcodes in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215EA

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215JZ

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215LA

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215LB

Manor Road

BH215LD

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214JL

Petersham Lane

BH215AX

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215AY

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215BP

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215DZ

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH166AJ

Poole Road

BH215EP

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214DE

Elm Gardens

BH214DQ

Blandford Road

BH214HX

Furzehill

BH215AA

Witchampton Lane

BH217BT

Paradise Road

BH217DF

God's Blessing Lane

BH217JX

Burt's Lane

DT119JR

Park Lane

DT119JT

High Street

BH214AU

Elm Gardens

BH213RW

Mill Street

BH214BA

Elm Gardens

BH214FT

Lambs Lane

BH214HZ

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215LU

Baileys Hill

BH217DH

Hart's Lane

BH217HD

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH217HW

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214DZ

Blandford Road

BH214EB

Blandford Road

BH215DR

Crichel Lane

BH215EX

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215HX

Manor Road

BH217DA

Sheepcroft Lane

BH217EB

Holt Road

BH217EG

Springfields

BH215HD

Harley Lane

BH215JD

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH217JZ

Burt's Lane

DT119LA

Church Street

BH214AD

Blandford Road

BH214BG

Ball's Lane

BH214ED

Abbott Street

BH214JT

Petersham Lane

BH214JW

Lodge Road

BH215BL

Sheephouse Drove

BH215DH

Custard Hill

BH215EZ

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215LF

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH216FL

Horton Road

BH217JU

Burt's Lane

BH214AQ

Blandford Road

BH214AY

Elm Gardens

BH215EU

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH217BH

Uddens Drive

BH217DQ

Holt Lane

BH217DY

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH217HP

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH217JA

Horton Road

BH217JW

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214AN

Newton Road

BH215BD

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215HZ

Manor Road

BH217HH

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH166AL

Crumpets Drive

BH214DL

Haycock Way

BH214DP

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214EQ

Sandy Lane

BH214JA

Barnsley Drove

BH215HA

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215HT

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH217DZ

Horton Road

BH214BH

Churchill Close

BH214DH

Charborough Way

BH214HU

Furzehill

BH215JX

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215LT

Brockington Lane

BH217JN

Clump Hill

BH217JT

Burt's Lane

DT119ER

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214DB

Bridge Street

BH214EH

Cowgrove Road

BH215BQ

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215HQ

James Cross Lane

DT119EE

Blandford Road

BH215DX

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214AG

Blandford Road

BH214BN

Churchill Close

BH214DY

Blandford Road

BH214EF

Abbott Street

BH215AP

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH215DT

Longman's Road

BH215JE

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH216QP

West Moors Road

BH217HR

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

DT119EN

Sturminster Marshall & Crichel

BH214BX

Mill Lane

BH214EG

Abbott Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.