Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT10 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT10 1DT.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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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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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DT10 1DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DT10 1DT is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km 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 1DT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00103703 (shared with 13 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 1DT. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

DT10 1DT has low crime rates — 20 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils0.0 km
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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.3 km
P

William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.8 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.8 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.6 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.9 km
  • Root and Vine0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • White Hart Alehouse1.0 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.2 km
  • The Swan Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Harts Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Poets Corner Cafe0.8 km
  • Bank House Brasserie1.0 km
  • Café Connect0.2 km
  • Joshua's Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe10.9 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)11.3 km
  • Sherborne14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sturminster High School0.0 km
  • The High School0.1 km
  • The High School0.1 km
  • Hanover Close0.4 km
  • Hanover Close0.4 km