Postcode DT10 2JB is located in a rural village, within the Blackmore Vale ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.4 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 Sherborne located about 7.0 miles away.
Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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 2JB.
Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge near DT10 2JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sherborne located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Blackmore Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £718,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £358,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackmore Vale
In the DT10 2JB postcode area, located within Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge, there are no 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.