Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

FRIARS MOOR, DT10 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARS MOOR, DT10 1BH.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT10 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

With 47% social renting, DT10 1BH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DT10 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Friars Moor, 0.3km from Butts Pond in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DT10 1BH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00171761 (shared with 9 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 1BH. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 342,000

7 sales · Mean £ 337,714

Semi-Detached

£ 236,000

5 sales · Mean £ 248,600

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

DT10 1BH has low crime rates — 32 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting9
Public order5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.6 km
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William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils0.6 km
S

Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

4 nearby
  • Clock House Pizza0.6 km
  • Sturminster Fish Bar0.6 km
  • IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.5 km
  • Town House Dragon0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.5 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.4 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.2 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.4 km
  • Root and Vine0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bull Inn0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • White Hart Alehouse0.5 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.6 km
  • The Swan Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe11.7 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)11.9 km
  • Sherborne15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Friars Moor0.1 km
  • Friars Moor0.1 km
  • Alder Close0.3 km
  • Alder Close0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km