Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ALDER ROAD, DT10 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER ROAD, DT10 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DT10 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT10 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Alder Road, 0.2km from Rixon in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT10 1AB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00103700 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1AB. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 304,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT10 1AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.4 km
S

Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils0.7 km
P

William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.9 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.9 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.4 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.9 km
  • Root and Vine1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.4 km
  • The Swan Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Harts Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Poets Corner Cafe0.9 km
  • Café Connect0.6 km
  • The Stur of the Moment1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)11.4 km
  • Templecombe11.5 km
  • Sherborne15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Sheppards Yard0.1 km
  • Manston Road0.1 km
  • Green Close0.1 km
  • Green Close0.1 km
  • Alder Close0.3 km