Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BUTTS POND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT10 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTS POND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT10 1AZ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 50, DT10 1AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT10 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Butts Pond Industrial Estate, 0.3km from Butts Pond in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00171760 (shared with 86 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 1AZ. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

DT10 1AZ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting7
Public order6
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.4 km
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Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils0.6 km
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William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Comins Tea House0.7 km
  • Harts Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Poets Corner Cafe0.5 km
  • Bank House Brasserie0.6 km
  • Café Connect0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Clock House Pizza0.7 km
  • Sturminster Fish Bar0.7 km
  • IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.6 km
  • Town House Dragon0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.5 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.4 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.0 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.5 km
  • Root and Vine0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • White Hart Alehouse0.6 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.4 km
  • The Swan Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe11.5 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)11.7 km
  • Sherborne15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nordcat Depot0.1 km
  • Friars Moor0.2 km
  • Friars Moor0.2 km
  • Alder Close0.3 km
  • Alder Close0.3 km