DT10 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Badgers Way, 0.5km from Rixon in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT10, DT10 1DA offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £302k, up 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00103703 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADGERS WAY, DT10 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS WAY, DT10 1DA.
313
47
£ 45,200 /yr
53%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DT10 1DA — age 47, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1DA. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 324,000
8 sales · Mean £ 328,125
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT10 1DA 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
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Comins Tea House1.0 km
- Harts Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Poets Corner Cafe0.7 km
- Bank House Brasserie0.9 km
- Café Connect0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Clock House Pizza1.0 km
- Sturminster Fish Bar1.0 km
- IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.8 km
- Town House Dragon0.9 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Eco Market0.7 km
- Bulmag Ltd0.7 km
- Chocolate Arthouse0.4 km
- Oxfords Bakery0.7 km
- Root and Vine0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- White Hart Alehouse0.8 km
- Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.1 km
- The Swan Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Southern Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe11.1 km
- Gillingham (Dorset)11.4 km
- Sherborne14.9 km
Bus Stops
- The High School0.2 km
- Sturminster High School0.2 km
- The High School0.2 km
- Nordcat Depot0.3 km
- Hanover Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT101DA · Data under Open Government Licence