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Sturminster Newton

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About

Sturminster Newton ward encompasses the town itself along with several surrounding villages, including Fiddleford and Hinton St Mary. The area is defined by the River Stour, which runs through its centre, supporting traditional water meadows and a historic cattle market. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with dairy farming being a significant local industry, shaping much of the rural character.

The town is a central service hub for the wider Blackmore Vale, containing essential shops, schools, and a community hospital. A notable focal point is the working 16th-century watermill on the river, which still produces flour. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, with its economy and daily life closely connected to the surrounding farmland and the rhythms of the river.

Area overview

On average Sturminster Newton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sturminster Newton is £49,061 per year. There are 3 schools in Sturminster Newton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sturminster Newton is home to around 4,633 people, with a population density of about 204.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sturminster Newton Population
4,633
Population density
204 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.12(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.66(-23%)
Public order
5.18(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-34%)
Other theft
3.67(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,115
88.74%
Other White
387
8.35%
Other
32
0.69%
Irish
16
0.35%
Chinese
16
0.35%
Total population: 4,637

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,084
27.61%
No qualifications
750
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
692
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
595
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
389
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 3,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
877
42.08%
Owns with a mortgage
456
21.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
16.03%
Other social rented
293
14.06%
Other forms of private rent
63
3.02%
Total households: 2,084

Property prices in Sturminster Newton

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Sturminster Newton 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£385,000
Flats6£105,000
Semi-Detached15£290,000
Terraced28£254,905

10 years median price trend in Sturminster Newton

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

All postcodes in Sturminster Newton

DT109BU

Sturminster Newton

DT101EP

Badgers Way

DT101AF

Manston Road

DT101AL

Hambledon View

DT101NG

Marnhull Road

DT101ER

Pitts Orchard

DT102HP

Puxey Lane

DT101GA

Ham Lane

DT101RA

Drovers

DT101DS

Bath Road

DT102DL

Hillcrest Close

DT101AJ

Alder Close

DT101BE

Butts Pond

DT101EH

Brinsley Close

DT101DD

Gotts Corner

DT101AU

The Row

DT101BX

Goughs Close

DT101YH

Sturminster Newton

DT102EZ

Sturminster Newton

DT102HA

Sturminster Newton

DT101DZ

Buffetts Road

DT101ND

Stearts Lane

DT101DB

Church Street

DT109BS

Sturminster Newton

DT101QP

Hosey Road

DT101EB

Bath Road

DT101FE

Church Lane

DT101FP

Stourcastle

DT101DU

Bath Road

DT101AR

Market Place

DT101AX

The Row

DT101BQ

Elm Close

DT101QX

The Gavel

DT102HW

Glue Hill

DT101GG

Mittens Court

DT101ES

Hinton View

DT101FG

Station Road

DT102HN

Orchard Close

DT101AS

Market Place

DT101YP

Sturminster Newton

DT102HJ

Angers Lane

DT101ET

Quarry Close

DT101FU

Bull Ground Lane

DT101GP

Hornbeam Hill

DT101LY

Castlemans Lane

DT102AD

Glue Hill

DT101BJ

Green Close

DT101BA

The Parade

DT101EA

Bath Road

DT102HS

Chapel Road

DT101AZ

Butts Pond Industrial Estate

DT101DE

Penny Street

DT101DQ

Durrant

DT102HQ

Common Lane

DT101DA

Badgers Way

DT101ED

Bath Road

DT101PF

Dashwood Close

DT101QU

Old Market Hill

DT102DG

Newton Hill

DT101BS

Rixon Close

DT101BY

Ricketts Lane

DT101FB

Long Close

DT101LX

Red Rose Court

DT109AE

Sturminster Newton

DT101FZ

Brinsley Close

DT101QS

Friars Moor

DT102HG

Common Lane

DT101DT

Bath Road

DT101JG

Elm Close

DT102AA

Hole House Lane

DT102HT

Sturminster Newton

DT101AP

Bridge Street

DT101BP

Filbridge Rise

DT101DY

Bath Road

DT101GS

Sturminster Newton

DT101AG

Manston Road

DT101QH

Honeymead Lane

DT101QZ

Drovers

DT101BB

Station Road

DT101EJ

White Lane Close

DT109BP

Sturminster Newton

DT101DL

Rivers Arms Close

DT101EW

Honeymead Lane

DT101GE

Newfoundland Drive

DT102GA

North Dorset Business Park

DT102HD

Copse Hill

DT101FA

Penny Street

DT101GJ

Sturminster Newton

DT102BT

Lemon Bank

DT109BX

Sturminster Newton

DT101AD

Shortedge

DT102AE

Hewletts Drove

DT101AQ

Rixon Hill

DT101EL

Hanover Close

DT101BG

Chinnocks

DT101DF

Penny Street

DT102EY

Stalbridge Lane

DT101FD

North Fields

DT101LZ

Bath Road

DT102DN

Westfield

Data Sources

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