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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

DT101FU

Bull Ground Lane

DT102AD

Glue Hill

DT102BA

Holwell Road

DT102FQ

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102HN

Orchard Close

DT102JB

Haydon Lane

DT102PW

Pound Close

DT102SD

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102SN

Common Lane

DT101BA

Station Road

DT101BJ

Alder Road

DT101EA

Bath Road

DT101QF

Fillymead

DT102HS

Chapel Road

DT102PQ

Jarvis Close

BA80SB

Landshire Lane

DT101AZ

Rivers Mead

DT101DA

Badgers Way

DT101DE

Church Street

DT101DQ

Bridge Street

DT101ED

Bath Road

DT101HH

Moorside

DT101NN

Chippel Lane

DT101NW

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101PF

Dashwood Close

DT101PU

Church Hill

DT101QB

Butts Close

DT102AY

Holwell Road

DT102HQ

Common Lane

DT102JY

Caundle Lane

DT102QA

Lower Road

DT102QY

Barrow Hill

DT102RA

Park Grove

DT101BS

Rixon Close

DT101BY

Ricketts Lane

DT101FB

Long Close

DT101JR

Musbury Close

DT101LX

Bridge Street

DT101PB

Corner Close

DT101QU

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102DG

Newton Hill

DT102FJ

High Street

DT102NE

Ring Street

DT102JN

Drove Road

DT102SU

Grove Lane

DT109AE

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101DT

Bath Road

DT101FZ

Brinsley Close

DT101HS

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101JG

Bull Ground Lane

DT101JZ

Great Down Lane

DT101NY

Bat Alley

DT101PY

Chippel Lane

DT101QS

Friars Moor

DT102AA

Common Lane

DT102HG

Common Lane

DT102HT

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102RX

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102NY

Blackmore Road

DT102RE

Grove Lane Close

DT101AP

Bridge Street

DT101BP

Rivers Mead

DT101DY

Bath Road

DT101HD

Bodsmarsh Lane

DT101LP

Church Hill

DT102FS

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102GH

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102SA

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102SJ

Hargrove Lane

DT101AG

Rixon Hill

DT101BB

Barnes Close

DT101EJ

Pitts Orchard

DT101LA

Nash Lane

DT101NQ

Eastwell Lane

DT101PR

Burton Street

DT101QH

Chivrick Close

DT101QZ

Drovers

DT102FB

Bakers Field

DT102LB

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102NR

Jarvis Way

DT109BP

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101GJ

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101FA

Penny Street

DT101DL

Station Road

DT101EW

Hosey Road

DT101GE

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101HB

Ram's Hill

DT101HJ

Moorside

DT101HR

Corner Close

DT101JY

Great Down Lane

DT102BT

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102FG

Holebrook Lane

DT102GA

Rolls Mill Way

DT102HD

Common Lane

DT102JA

Holebrook Lane

DT102PF

Cale Close

DT102RH

Station Road

DT109BX

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101AD

Rivers Mead

DT101AQ

Rixon Hill

Data Sources

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