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DT10 2RD

Grove Lane

Stalbridge & Marnhull

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Detailed insights for DT10 2RD

Overview

Postcode DT10 2RD is located in a rural town, within the Stalbridge & Marnhull ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge is £49,061 per year. The nearest station is Templecombe, about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stalbridge Recreation Area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge is £49,061 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT10 2RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge near DT10 2RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Templecombe located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT10 2RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStalbridge Recreation AreaMediumWalking directions to Stalbridge Recreation Area
0.2 miStalbridge Recreation Area Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Stalbridge Recreation Area Play Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
250.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.35(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.95(-40%)
Other theft
5.04(-10%)
Public order
2.8(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.68(-74%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
96.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.68%
Pakistani
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.58%
No qualifications
56
22.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.04%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
42.54%
Other social rented
45
33.58%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.73%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £493K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Stalbridge & Marnhull area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£427,500£332
Terraced6£312,500£316
Semi-Detached31£295,000£310
Flats1£145,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368,500£239,950£222,500
2017£372,500£225,000£237,500
2018£374,975£251,500£245,000
2019£350,000£232,000£212,000
2020£401,756£247,500£240,000
2021£415,000£275,000£270,000
2022£562,500£325,000£325,000
2023£445,000£302,500£327,500
2024£477,500£275,500£265,000
2025£426,500£274,000£256,000
2026£460,000£362,500£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276£251£212
2017£293£254£237
2018£290£268£231
2019£272£256£237
2020£300£276£266
2021£309£287£295
2022£393£322£321
2023£367£317£294
2024£368£310£333
2025£332£290£294
2026£365£306£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalbridge & Marnhull.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stalbridge & Marnhull in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT10 2RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT10 2RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2026Glebe Court, Grove Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2RDDetachedFreehold£720,000
31 Oct 20253, Devonshire Houses, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2LXTerracedFreehold£215,000
25 Jul 2025The Old Cottage, Gold Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
24 Oct 2025Lynton, Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2QXDetachedFreehold£300,000
09 Sept 2025Barrowfield, Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2QXDetachedFreehold£547,500

Schools

In the DT10 2RD postcode area, located within Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT10 2RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStalbridge Church of England Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT10 2RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT10 2RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDike & SonRing Street, Dorset, DT10 2NBWalking directions to Dike & Son

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT10 2RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Charles Vitali

Stalbridge & Marnhull - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Simon Hoare

North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DorsetE14001388
ParishStalbridgeE04003438
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sturminster Newton & StalbridgeE02004258
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 005BE01020434
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT10 2RD

Is DT10 2RD (Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge) safe?

The area around DT10 2RD records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near DT10 2RD?

The median sale price around DT10 2RD in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge is £340,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT10 2RD?

There is 1 school close to DT10 2RD, including Stalbridge Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT10 2RD?

DT10 2RD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT10 2RD (Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering DT10 2RD is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Charles Vitali (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.