DT10 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Sturminster Newton in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT10 1AY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00103699 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT10 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT10 1AY.
259
57
£ 45,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DT10 1AY has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1AY. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AY has low crime rates — 40 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
William Barnes Primary School
Yewstock School
Sturminster Newton High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Comins Tea House0.3 km
- Harts Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Poets Corner Cafe0.2 km
- Bank House Brasserie0.2 km
- Café Connect0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Clock House Pizza0.3 km
- Sturminster Fish Bar0.3 km
- IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.2 km
- Town House Dragon0.3 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Eco Market0.1 km
- Bulmag Ltd0.2 km
- Chocolate Arthouse0.6 km
- Oxfords Bakery0.2 km
- Root and Vine0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bull Inn0.7 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
- White Hart Alehouse0.2 km
- Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Southern Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe11.3 km
- Gillingham (Dorset)12.2 km
- Sherborne14.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Library0.1 km
- The Library0.1 km
- Old Market Hill0.2 km
- Old Market Hill0.2 km
- The Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT101AY · Data under Open Government Licence