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.
BUTTS POND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT10 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTS POND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT10 1AZ.
293
50
£ 45,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Yewstock School
Sturminster Newton High School
William Barnes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DT101AZ · Data under Open Government Licence