Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

PENNY STREET, DT10 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNY STREET, DT10 1DF.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT10 1DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 80% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, DT10 1DF is established retirement territory. With £798k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

DT10 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Penny Street, 0.4km from Sturminster Newton in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, DT10 1DF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £798k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00103705 (shared with 10 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 1DF. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 798,000

1 sales · Mean £ 798,000

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

DT10 1DF has low crime rates — 38 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils0.4 km
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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.9 km
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Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Comins Tea House0.4 km
  • Harts Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Poets Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • Bank House Brasserie0.3 km
  • Café Connect0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Clock House Pizza0.4 km
  • Sturminster Fish Bar0.4 km
  • IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.3 km
  • Town House Dragon0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.4 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.4 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.6 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.3 km
  • Root and Vine0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bull Inn0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • White Hart Alehouse0.3 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.9 km
  • The Swan Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe11.8 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)12.3 km
  • Sherborne15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Minster House0.4 km
  • Minster House0.4 km