DT10 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Manston Road, 0.1km from Rixon in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, DT10 1AF represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 27.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00103700 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSTON ROAD, DT10 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSTON ROAD, DT10 1AF.
320
44
£ 45,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT10 1AF's 68% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1AF. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 266,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT10 1AF has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Yewstock School
Sturminster Newton High School
William Barnes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Eco Market0.9 km
- Bulmag Ltd0.8 km
- Chocolate Arthouse0.4 km
- Oxfords Bakery0.9 km
- Root and Vine0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- White Hart Alehouse1.0 km
- Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.5 km
- The Swan Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Harts Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Poets Corner Cafe0.8 km
- Bank House Brasserie1.0 km
- Café Connect0.7 km
- Joshua's Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Southern Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food1.0 km
- Town House Dragon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)11.6 km
- Templecombe11.6 km
- Sherborne15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Manston Road0.1 km
- The Sheppards Yard0.1 km
- Alder Close0.2 km
- Alder Close0.2 km
- Green Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT101AF · Data under Open Government Licence