Town Pop. 1,216

Living in Sturminster Newton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sturminster Newton comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Sturminster Newton most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the DT10 postcode district scores higher. Sturminster Newton leads all 6. It scores 11 points above the DT10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On healthcare specifically, Sturminster Newton sits 35 points above the DT10 district figure of 14/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DT10 postcode district.

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Sturminster Newton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
74 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Fields 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Close 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Yewstock SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • William Barnes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sturminster Newton High SchoolSecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital13.5 mi
Poole General Hospital20 mi
Salisbury District Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,656 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
56
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.1%Student2.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Templecombe 7.1 mi
Gillingham 7.5 mi
Sherborne 9.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £277,750 30
Detached £387,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£217k £277k £338k £398k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Okeford Fitzpaine 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Child Okeford 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shillingstone 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hazelbury Bryan 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shroton 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stour Row 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Iwerne Minster 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sturminster Newton a nice place to live?

Sturminster Newton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sturminster Newton is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sturminster Newton?

Sturminster Newton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sturminster Newton?

Among the top-rated schools in Sturminster Newton are Yewstock School and William Barnes Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sturminster Newton in total.

What are house prices like in Sturminster Newton?

The current median house price in Sturminster Newton is £277,750, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £387,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sturminster Newton

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