Postcode DT10 1AQ is located in a rural town, within the Sturminster Newton ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge is £49,061 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 7.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge is £49,061 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT10 1AQ.
Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge near DT10 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £129,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £286,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £254,905 |
10 year median price trend in Sturminster Newton
In the DT10 1AQ postcode area, located within Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT10 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carole Yvonne Jones
Sturminster Newton - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.