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Sturminster Newton

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About

Sturminster Newton is a ward in North Dorset, centred around the market town of Sturminster Newton. The area lies along the River Stour, with a mix of rural landscapes and small settlements. The town itself has historical roots, featuring a 16th-century mill and a weekly market tradition. Surrounding villages like Hinton St Mary and Stalbridge contribute to the ward’s rural character.

The ward is primarily agricultural, with farmland and green spaces dominating the landscape. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, serving both residents and nearby villages. Transport links are limited, with the A357 being the main road connecting the area to larger towns like Blandford Forum and Sherborne. The ward’s quiet, countryside setting makes it a typical example of rural Dorset life.

Area overview

On average Sturminster Newton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sturminster Newton is £45,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Sturminster Newton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sturminster Newton Population
4,633
Population density
204 per km²

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

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 77 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£387,500
Flats7£113,000
Semi-Detached17£275,000
Terraced27£255,000

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

DT101DJ

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101DR

Bath Road

DT101QN

Field Close

DT101QY

Drovers

DT102AB

Gipsy's Drove

DT101EF

Brinsley Close

DT101FH

Station Road

DT101JE

Rivers Mead

DT101NE

Veals Lane

DT102BS

Bridge Street

DT101GH

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101EN

Bath Road

DT101QT

Coles Close

DT102EX

Pentridge Lane

DT101FW

Bath Road

DT101NF

Marnhull Road

DT102HB

Chapel Road

DT109BH

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101AY

The Row

DT101BD

Drovers

DT101LU

Friars Moor

DT102DJ

Barton Close

DT102DQ

Glue Hill

DT102HE

Copse Hill

DT101AH

Alder Close

DT101BH

Friars Moor

DT101EE

Brinsley Close

DT101EQ

Buffets Close

DT102EU

Rolls Mill Way

DT102HL

Upland Close

DT109BN

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT102BN

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101EU

Quarry Close

DT101FN

Stourcastle

DT101NA

Bath Road

DT101PE

Dashwood Close

DT101GF

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101AB

Alder Road

DT101DH

Bridge Street

DT101DW

Badgers Way

DT101FR

Brinsley Close

DT101GD

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101QL

Emsbury Road

DT101AE

Rixon Hill

DT101BN

Barnes Close

DT101HE

Manston Road

DT101NB

Twinwood Lane

DT101QW

Emsbury Road

DT101BZ

Bridge Street

DT101EG

Brinsley Close

DT101FJ

Barnes Close

DT101JF

Bath Road

DT101QJ

Chivrick Close

DT109BU

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101DG

Church Lane

DT101DX

Bath Road

DT102DH

Newton Close

DT102HF

Angers Lane

DT101BU

Goughs Close

DT101FF

Station Road

DT102HR

Ducks Lane

DT101AA

Rivers Mead

DT101AN

Church Street

DT101DP

Bath Road

DT101LT

Marnhull Road

DT101PG

Thomas Hardy Close

DT102JQ

Rolls Mill Way

Data Sources

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