DT10 — STURMINSTER NEWTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT10

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT10 is £403,248, which is 5% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT10 cost 40.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT10 have fallen 10.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£498,193	271
Semi-detached	£323,595	177
Terraced	£289,845	110
Flat	£137,265	34
All types	£403,248	631

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT10

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT10 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DT10

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT10 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
William Barnes Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Yewstock School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT10 are 307.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

307.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT10 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT10 — STURMINSTER NEWTON

Area Summary

DT10 (STURMINSTER NEWTON) offers above-average property prices (£403,248, 41% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (307 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT10?

The average house price in DT10 (STURMINSTER NEWTON) is £403,248, based on 631 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.7% over the past year.

Is DT10 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT10 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT10?

There are 7 schools in or near DT10. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DT10?

Council tax in DT10 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT10?

The average broadband download speed in DT10 is 307 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT10 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT10 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.