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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

DT101AH

Alder Close

DT101BH

Friars Moor

DT101EE

Brinsley Close

DT101EQ

Buffets Close

DT101LL

Barnes Close

DT101NS

Kentisworth Road

DT102EU

Rolls Mill Way

DT102HL

Upland Close

DT102JF

Cook's Lane

DT102JP

Barrow Hill

DT102LG

Ring Street

DT102PE

New Road

DT102RJ

Shipney Lane

DT109BN

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102BB

Holwell Road

DT102BN

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101EU

Quarry Close

DT101FN

Stourcastle

DT101NA

Bath Road

DT101PE

Dashwood Close

DT102HU

Platts

DT102JS

Brimble Cottages

DT102PG

Cale Close

DT102RT

Common Lane

DT102RZ

Station Road

DT101GF

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101AB

Alder Road

DT101DH

Bridge Street

DT101DW

Badgers Way

DT101EY

Manston Road

DT101FR

Brinsley Close

DT101GD

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101LB

Plowman Close

DT101LN

Crown Road

DT101NU

Common Lane

DT101QL

Emsbury Road

DT102ND

Stalbridge Close

DT102JG

Stalbridge Road

DT102PB

Boyle Close

DT102QH

Drove Close

DT95JF

Holt Hill

DT95JY

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101AE

Rixon Hill

DT101BN

Barnes Close

DT101EX

Fishey Lane

DT101HE

Manston Road

DT101JQ

Sodom Lane

DT101NB

Twinwood Lane

DT101QW

Emsbury Road

DT102DW

Ducks Lane

DT102LT

Church Hill

DT102JL

High Street

DT102JX

Brimble Cottages

DT102PJ

Thornhill Road

DT102QZ

Wood Lane

DT102RG

High Street

DT101BZ

Bridge Street

DT101EG

Brinsley Close

DT101FJ

Barnes Close

DT101HG

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101HW

Salisbury Street

DT101JF

Bath Road

DT101JJ

Burges Close

DT101NT

Mounters Close

DT101PS

Burton Street

DT101QJ

Chivrick Close

DT102RN

Drew's Lane

DT109BU

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101DG

Church Lane

DT101DX

Bath Road

DT101JL

Lovells Mead

DT101JW

Woodlands Mead

DT102DE

Holwell Road

DT102DH

Newton Close

DT102HF

Angers Lane

DT102LA

Pile Lane

DT102LP

Duck Lane

DT102NQ

Thornhill Road

DT102PL

Grosvenor Road

DT102QT

Barrow Hill

DT102SW

Lower Road

DT101LD

Sodom Lane

DT101PX

Fellowsmead

DT102NA

Springfields

DT101BU

Goughs Close

DT101FF

Station Road

DT101QA

Butts Close

DT102BE

Blackrow Lane

DT102HR

Ducks Lane

DT102JZ

Caundle Lane

DT102NW

Jarvis Way

DT102NZ

Meadow Close

DT102PN

Barrow Hill

DT102SQ

Thornhill Road

DT101AA

Rivers Mead

DT101AN

Church Street

DT101DP

Bath Road

DT101LE

Burton Street

DT101NL

Schoolhouse Lane

DT101LS

Dinhay

Data Sources

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