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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 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
41
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached25£375,000
Flats8£129,500
Semi-Detached10£286,000
Terraced24£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

DT101FD

North Fields

DT101QT

Coles Close

DT101DT

Bath Road

DT102AB

Gipsy's Drove

DT101AL

Hambledon View

DT102HJ

Angers Lane

DT101LU

Abbeyfield Mews

DT101GD

Newfoundland Drive

DT101QW

Field Close

DT109BN

Sturminster Newton

DT101FW

Bath Road

DT101QP

Hosey Road

DT101AF

Manston Road

DT101BH

Friars Moor

DT101EN

Denhall Close

DT101RA

Drovers

DT101FZ

Brinsley Close

DT101AX

The Row

DT101JF

Bath Road

DT102HL

Upland Close

DT102DQ

Glue Hill

DT101FU

Bull Ground Lane

DT101BA

The Parade

DT101ER

Pitts Orchard

DT101DR

Bath Road

DT102AD

Glue Hill

DT102DG

Newton Hill

DT102AE

Hewletts Drove

DT101DH

Church Lane

DT101EB

Bath Road

DT101DS

Bath Road

DT101YH

Sturminster Newton

DT101ES

Hinton View

DT101AQ

Rixon Hill

DT102DH

Newton Close

DT102HG

Common Lane

DT102JQ

Stalbridge Lane

DT101BD

Station Road

DT101BU

Goughs Close

DT102GA

North Dorset Business Park

DT101EF

Brinsley Close

DT101AB

Alder Road

DT101QS

Friars Moor

DT101NE

Veals Lane

DT101QU

Old Market Hill

DT101AD

Shortedge

DT102PX

Red Lion Close

DT101AW

Bridge Street

DT101FJ

Barnes Close

DT101FG

Station Road

DT109BW

Sturminster Newton

DT101QX

The Gavel

DT102EX

Pentridge Lane

DT101DP

Bath Road

DT101AG

Manston Road

DT101DG

Church Walk

DT101AH

Manston Road

DT101NF

Nicholsons Cottages

DT101BP

Filbridge Rise

DT101GH

Swanskin Close

DT101GP

Hornbeam Hill

DT101GA

Ham Lane

DT102HD

Copse Hill

DT109BX

Sturminster Newton

DT101AY

The Row

DT101FN

Stourcastle

DT101LZ

Bath Road

DT102EU

Newton Gate

DT101ND

Stearts Lane

DT101BQ

Elm Close

Data Sources

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