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DT10

STURMINSTER NEWTON

Dorset, South West, England

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DT10 covers STURMINSTER NEWTON in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £403,248
1yr change ▼ 10.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£403,248

▼ 10.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

307 Mbps

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.

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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

£370K £382K £395K £407K £420K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

67

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.

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307.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about DT10 STURMINSTER NEWTON

What is the average house price in DT10 STURMINSTER NEWTON?
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 STURMINSTER NEWTON 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 is the population of DT10 STURMINSTER NEWTON?
The population of DT10 (STURMINSTER NEWTON) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DT10 STURMINSTER NEWTON?
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.

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