DT10 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Butts Pond, 0.1km 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 1BE 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00171761 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTS POND, DT10 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTS POND, DT10 1BE.
283
39
£ 45,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT10 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DT10 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1BE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
4 sales · Mean £ 216,875
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
4 sales · Mean £ 210,625
Flat
£ 81,000
1 sales · Mean £ 81,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT10 1BE has low crime rates — 34 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 House0.5 km
- Harts Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Poets Corner Cafe0.3 km
- Bank House Brasserie0.4 km
- Café Connect0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Clock House Pizza0.5 km
- Sturminster Fish Bar0.5 km
- IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.4 km
- Town House Dragon0.4 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Eco Market0.3 km
- Bulmag Ltd0.2 km
- Chocolate Arthouse0.3 km
- Oxfords Bakery0.3 km
- Root and Vine0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bull Inn0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
- White Hart Alehouse0.4 km
- Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.6 km
- The Swan Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Southern Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe11.5 km
- Gillingham (Dorset)12.0 km
- Sherborne15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.2 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Friars Moor0.2 km
- Friars Moor0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT101BE · Data under Open Government Licence