Area guide · Dorset
Living in Sturminster Newton
A snapshot of life in Sturminster Newton, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Sturminster Newton is a village in Dorset, South West with a population of 3,565. The average house price is £367,600 and the overall crime rate is 45.2 per 1,000 residents.
Where Sturminster Newton ranks
Population
3,565
Avg House Price
£367,600
Crime Rate
45.2/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
100%
Avg Download Speed
389 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£28,987.4
Median Age
48.1
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Sturminster Newton's detached homes (£494,179) command roughly 4.2× the price of a flat (£117,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Sturminster Newton prices have risen 18% over the last 9 years (£311,035 → £367,600).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £494,179 | £392,500 | 76 |
| Semi-Detached | £303,465 | £276,000 | 58 |
| Terraced | £272,008 | £254,998 | 38 |
| Flat | £117,750 | £132,500 | 8 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Sturminster Newton is 45.2 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Sturminster Newton: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 2 |
| Primary | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton High School | Secondary | No rating available |
| William Barnes Primary School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sturminster Newton averages 389 Mbps — 289% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Sturminster Newton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.5% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 68.4 |
| % Rated C or Above | 57.5% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,366 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 3,565 |
| Median Age | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% |
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