Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT10 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT10 postcode area.

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Population

11,971

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,967 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 49, DT10 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £415k. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.

home £415,625 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT10 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 452 active and 100 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT10 (23%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT10 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT10 are around £415k, up 13.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT10 at 119 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT10 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences595
Anti-social behaviour252
Criminal damage and arson135
Public order124
Other theft102

school Local Schools

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Hazelbury Bryan Primary School

Good86 pupils
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William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils
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St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

Requires Improvement83 pupils
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Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils
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Stalbridge Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils
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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull

Good92 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Bank B&B
  • Plumber Manor
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • White Hart Alehouse
  • Blackmore Vale Inn
  • Bull Inn
  • Crown Inn
  • Royal British Legion
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Stalbridge Fish Bar
  • Sturminster Fish Bar
  • Town House Dragon
  • Sturminster Newton Community Fridge
  • Clock House Pizza
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • One Stop
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Bulmag Ltd
  • Candys Newsagents
  • Chocolate Arthouse
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Bank House Brasserie
  • Café Connect
  • Comins Tea House
  • Fellini
  • Harts Coffee Shop
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Dike and Son Limited
  • Southern Co-op