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Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

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About

Sturminster Newton and Stalbridge are market towns in North Dorset, set in the Blackmore Vale countryside. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, with dairy farming playing a key role in the local economy. The River Stour flows through Sturminster Newton, adding to the rural charm. Both towns have historic buildings, including Sturminster Newton’s 16th-century watermill and Stalbridge’s medieval market cross.

The area offers a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, reflecting its market town roots. Weekly markets and annual events like the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival highlight local produce and community spirit. Surrounding villages, such as Hinton St Mary and Marnhull, provide quiet lanes and walking routes through rolling farmland. The region’s landscape and slower pace make it popular with those seeking a quieter, countryside lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge is £45,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge Population
10,439
Population density
113.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,729
93.21%
Other White
485
4.65%
Other
40
0.38%
Irish
38
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.22%
Total population: 10,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,323
49.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,007
21.24%
Other social rented
596
12.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
578
12.19%
Other forms of private rent
134
2.83%
Total households: 4,740

Property prices in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge 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 Newton & Stalbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£385,000
Flats7£113,000
Semi-Detached45£275,000
Terraced38£261,000

10 years median price trend in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge.

All postcodes in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102NF

Ring Street

DT101AF

Rixon Hill

DT101AL

Alder Close

DT101EP

Badgers Way

DT101ER

Bath Road

DT101NG

Marnhull Road

DT101PT

Love Lane

DT102FA

The Cutting

DT102FN

Lower Road

DT102HP

Puxey Lane

DT102LN

High Street

DT102PD

Hardy Crescent

DT102SG

Cook's Lane

BA80SD

Furge Lane

DT102AF

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101DS

Bath Road

DT101FX

Stoneylawn

DT101GA

Ham Lane

DT101JP

Musbury Lane

DT101LF

Ashley Road

DT101RA

Drovers

DT102DA

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102DL

Hillcrest Close

DT102FP

Bagber Road

DT102FX

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102LJ

Church Hill

DT102NJ

Coppern Way

DT102PY

Barrow Hill

DT101AJ

Alder Close

DT101BE

Station Road

DT101DD

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101EH

Brinsley Close

DT101HF

Bodsmarsh Lane

DT101JT

Mill Lane

DT101LQ

Ashley Road

DT101PZ

New Street

DT102DB

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102JJ

Rue Lane

DT102JT

Cat Lane

DT102NP

Jarvis Way

DT102PR

Thornhill Road

DT102RR

Stalbridge Park

DT102EZ

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102HA

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101AU

Goughs Close

DT101BX

Goughs Close

DT101DB

Church Street

DT101DZ

Buffetts Road

DT101ND

Hinton Lane

DT101NJ

Carraway Lane

DT101NX

Bat Alley

DT101YH

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102JR

Barrow Hill

DT102LU

Drew's Lane

DT102PU

Lower Road

DT102SE

Eastop Lane

DT109BS

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101EB

Bath Road

DT101FE

Church Lane

DT101FP

Station Road

DT101LR

Ham Meadow

DT101NR

Mounters

DT101QP

Hosey Road

DT102LF

Larks Meadow

DT102QU

Barrow Hill

DT102RD

Grove Lane

DT102RU

West Mill Lane

DT101AR

Market Place

DT101AX

Ingrams

DT101BQ

Elm Close

DT101DU

Bath Road

DT101HQ

Eastwell Lane

DT101PD

Hussey's

DT101QX

Bath Road

DT102FW

Thornhill Road

DT102HW

Glue Hill

DT102LH

High Street

DT102QX

Barrow Hill

DT102RF

Grove Lane Close

DT102SH

Cook's Lane

DT101JS

Mill Lane

DT101AS

Goughs Close

DT101GG

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101HN

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101JN

Ham Lane

DT101NZ

Cox Hill

DT101YP

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102AG

Haydon Lane

DT102BG

Blackrow Lane

DT102FU

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102HJ

Angers Lane

DT102HX

Platts

DT102NN

Jarvis Close

DT102PP

Thornhill Road

DT102PS

Thornhill Road

DT102SS

Station Road

DT101FG

Station Road

DT101LY

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101ES

Hinton View

DT101ET

Quarry Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.