Milborne Port vs Sturminster Newton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Milborne Port offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Sturminster Newton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milborne Port edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Milborne Port
£298,574
Sturminster Newton
£367,600
Crime Rate
Milborne Port
82.9
Sturminster Newton
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milborne Port
100.0%
Sturminster Newton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Milborne Port
341.1
Sturminster Newton
388.5
EPC Rating
Milborne Port
68.4
Sturminster Newton
68.4
Median Income
Milborne Port
£28,987
Sturminster Newton
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Milborne Port is £298,574, which is 19% less than Sturminster Newton at £367,600. The most affordable entry point in Milborne Port is a flat at £141,000, while in Sturminster Newton it is a flat at £117,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Sturminster Newton (£494,179 vs £385,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milborne Port prices grew faster — 20% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 45.2 offences per 1,000 people, Sturminster Newton is the safer of the two – 83% lower than Milborne Port's 82.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Milborne Port is violent-crime, while in Sturminster Newton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestMilborne Port has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sturminster Newton. Milborne Port has 1 schools in total, while Sturminster Newton has 2.
Milborne Port School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sturminster Newton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Milborne Port | Sturminster Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sturminster Newton offers faster average downloads at 388.5 Mbps, compared to 341.1 Mbps in Milborne Port. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Milborne Port and 93.4% in Sturminster Newton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Milborne Port and 74.5% in Sturminster Newton.
Sturminster Newton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (389 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milborne Port are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Sturminster Newton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Milborne Port and £1,366 in Sturminster Newton. 57.5% of homes in Milborne Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Sturminster Newton.
Milborne Port has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Milborne Port and £28,987.4 in Sturminster Newton. The median age is 48.1 in Milborne Port and 48.1 in Sturminster Newton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Milborne Port and 55.8% in Sturminster Newton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Milborne Port versus 68.1% in Sturminster Newton.
| Indicator | Milborne Port | Sturminster Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,207 | 3,565 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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