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Sturminster Newton

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 41 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sturminster Newton Population

4,633

Population density

204 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.63(-17%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.01(-26%)

Public order

4.32(-34%)

Other theft

3.24(-42%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.81(-57%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,115

88.74%

Other White

387

8.35%

Other

0.69%

Irish

0.35%

Chinese

0.35%

Total population: 4,637

Economics

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

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

3.02%

Total households: 2,084

Property prices in Sturminster Newton

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Sturminster Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£375,000	£289,400	£350,000	£450,000	£706,800
Flats	8	£129,500	£75,000	£91,500	£135,750	£143,850
Semi-Detached	10	£286,000	£253,625	£263,750	£318,125	£411,750
Terraced	24	£254,905	£191,500	£231,250	£292,500	£352,375

10 years median price trend in Sturminster Newton

All postcodes in Sturminster Newton

DT101BN

Barnes Close

DT101FB

Long Close

DT102DN

Westfield

DT101PF

Dashwood Close

DT101BY

Ricketts Lane

DT102HT

Sturminster Newton

DT101AP

Bridge Street

DT101GJ

Sturminster Newton

DT101DU

Bath Road

DT101AZ

Butts Pond Industrial Estate

DT102HA

Sturminster Newton

DT101QJ

Chivrick Close

DT102HQ

Common Lane

DT101BZ

Bridge Street

DT101DJ

Butts Pond Industrial Estate

DT101DL

Rivers Arms Close

DT101DQ

Durrant

DT101DF

Penny Street

DT101EH

Brinsley Close

DT102BS

Bridge Cottages

DT101FP

Stourcastle

DT101FF

Stourcastle

DT101FA

Penny Street

DT102EZ

Sturminster Newton

DT102DL

Hillcrest Close

DT101EA

Bath Road

DT102DJ

Barton Close

DT102HF

New Road

DT102HE

Copse Hill

DT101LX

Red Rose Court

DT102HP

Puxey Lane

DT101EU

Rabin Hill

DT101JG

Elm Close

DT109BU

Sturminster Newton

DT101ET

Quarry Close

DT101DW

Badgers Way

DT101AA

Filbridge Rise

DT101BL

Green Close

DT101PE

Selwood Close

DT101EP

Badgers Way

DT101EL

Hanover Close

DT101FH

Station Road

DT101GS

Sturminster Newton

DT101QL

Emsbury Road

DT109BH

Sturminster Newton

DT101GE

Newfoundland Drive

DT102BN

Sturminster Newton

DT101BJ

Green Close

DT101YP

Sturminster Newton

DT101DX

Bath Road

DT101NG

Marnhull Road

DT101QZ

Drovers

DT101QH

Honeymead Lane

DT101LT

Marnhull Road

DT109AE

Sturminster Newton

DT102HB

Chapel Road

DT101JE

Rivers Mead

DT101GG

Mittens Court

DT102HS

Chapel Road

DT101BB

Station Road

DT101DE

Penny Street

DT101AR

Market Place

DT101NA

White Horse Lane

DT102BT

Lemon Bank

DT101GF

Hammer Mill Lane

DT101EE

Brinsley Close

DT102EY

Stalbridge Lane

DT101BE

Butts Pond

DT101ED

Bath Road

DT101EQ

Buffetts Close

DT102HR

Ducks Lane

DT101FE

Church Lane

DT101PG

Thomas Hardy Close

DT109BS

Sturminster Newton

DT101LY

Castlemans Lane

DT101QN

Field Close

DT101DA

Badgers Way

DT101AS

Market Place

DT101DY

Bath Road

DT101AJ

Alder Close

DT101FR

Ingrams

DT101BX

Goughs Close

DT101AE

Manston Road

DT101EW

Honeymead Lane

DT101EG

Brinsley Close

DT102HW

Glue Hill

DT101EJ

White Lane Close

DT101BG

Chinnocks

DT101DB

Church Street

DT101AU

The Row

DT101AN

Market Cross

DT101BS

Rixon Close

DT101DD

Gotts Corner

DT101DZ

Buffetts Road

DT102AA

Hole House Lane

DT101QY

Drovers

DT102HN

Orchard Close

DT109BP

Sturminster Newton

DT101HE

Manston Road

DT101NB

Wood Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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