DT10 Postcode District
DT10 is the Postcode District for Sturminster Newton in Dorset
The DT10 postcode district is located in the DT Dorchester postal area, DT10 has a population of 12,047 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 44.92 square miles (116.34 square kilometres or 28,748.85 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DT10 postcode district is Sturminster Newton, which is located in the county of Dorset, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Hinton St. Mary, Manston, Marnhull, Moorside, Rixon, and Todber. The most significant post town in this district is Sturminster Newton.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DT10 1, covers Sturminster Newton and Marnhull in Dorset.
The sector DT10 2, covers Stalbridge in Dorset.
The sector DT10 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is STURMINSTER NEWTON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset area with a total of 463 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne | 7.76 | W |
| Gillingham | 8.11 | NNE |
| Shaftesbury | 8.37 | NE |
| Blandford Forum | 9.13 | ESE |
| Wincanton | 9.37 | NNW |
| Mere | 11.67 | NNE |
| Yeovil | 12.79 | W |
| Castle Cary | 13.47 | NW |
| Bruton | 13.66 | NNW |
| Dorchester | 15.29 | SSW |
| Wimborne Minster | 17.84 | ESE |
| Somerton | 19.17 | WNW |
| Beaminster | 19.23 | WSW |
| Wareham | 19.56 | SSE |
| Crewkerne | 20.08 | W |
| Shepton Mallet | 20.20 | NNW |
| Warminster | 20.38 | NNE |
| Verwood | 20.45 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 462
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STURMINSTER NEWTON | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 106 |
| Stalbridge | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 91 |
| Marnhull | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 69 |
| Hazelbury Bryan | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 21 |
| Hinton St. Mary | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 16 |
| Stourton Caundle | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 14 |
| Kingston | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 13 |
| Todber | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 10 |
| Kings Stag | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 9 |
| Stalbridge | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 8 |
| Lydlinch | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 7 |
| Broad Oak | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 6 |
| Manston | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 6 |
| Moorside | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 6 |
| STURMINSTER NEWTON | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 5 |
| Lower Bagber | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 4 |
| Mappowder | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 4 |
| Newton | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 4 |
| Glue Hill | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 4 |
| Bridge | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 4 |
| Newton | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 3 |
| Hammoon | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 3 |
| Fiddleford | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 3 |
| Marnhull | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 3 |
| Fifehead Neville | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 3 |
| Rivers Corner | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 3 |
| Bagber | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 2 |
| Marnhull | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 2 |
| Newton | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 2 |
| Fifehead St. Quintin | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 2 |
| Fifehead Neville | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 2 |
| Mappowder | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 2 |
| Stalbridge Weston | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 2 |
| Manston | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 2 |
| Stalbridge | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Puxey | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Lydlinch Common | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Warrbridge | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Stourton Caundle | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Stalbridge Weston | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Haddon | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| STURMINSTER NEWTON | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Rolls Mill | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Newton | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Marnhull | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Bagber Common | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Lydlinch | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| STURMINSTER NEWTON | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Glue Hill | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Stock Gaylard | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Plumber | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Plumber | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Glue Hill | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 2 | 1 |
| Yewstock | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 1 |
| Rixon | STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1 | 1 |
Street list for DT10
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| STOURCASTLE | 52 |
| STOUR VIEW CLOSE | 48 |
| GLOVERS ROAD | 40 |
| MARKET PLACE B3092 | 37 |
| NORTH FIELDS | 32 |
| RICKETTS LANE | 21 |
| THE CUTTING | 20 |
| STATION ROAD | 20 |
| COLES CLOSE | 17 |
| THORNHILL ROAD A357 | 17 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 |
| Public order | 86 |
| Other theft | 83 |
| Burglary | 54 |
| Vehicle crime | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Other crime | 25 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET PLACE | STURMINSTER NEWTON | 18 | DT10 1AS | View map | |
| BRIDGE STREET | STURMINSTER NEWTON | 11 | DT10 1AW | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | STURMINSTER NEWTON | STALBRIDGE | 10 | DT10 2LH | View map |
| MARKET CROSS | STURMINSTER NEWTON | 9 | DT10 1AN | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | STURMINSTER NEWTON | 9 | DT10 1BB | View map |
Schools in the district
William Barnes Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridge Street , Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 1BZ
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Wrixon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sturminster Newton High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bath Road , Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 1DT
Headteacher: Mr Jason Davis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yewstock School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Honeymead Lane , Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 1EW
Headteacher: Mr Clive Padgett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Phase: Primary
Address:
Old Mill Lane , Marnhull , Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 1JX
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Betts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
Phase: Primary
Address:
New Street , Marnhull , Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 1PZ
Headteacher: Mr James Stanford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Droop , Hazelbury Bryan Primary School , Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 2ED
Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Waring (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Duck Lane , Stalbridge
Postcode: DT10 2LP
Headteacher: Mr Simon Elledge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Old Malt House Dental Practice | BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Stalbridge Dental Practice | STATION ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2RG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Old Market Dental Practice | STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marnhull Surgery | CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Blackmore Vale Partnership | OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01258 474500 |
| 3 | Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS | PHARMACY | Call 01258 472426 |
| 2 | Marnhull Pharmacy | CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU | PHARMACY | Call 01258 820352 |
| 3 | Stalbridge Pharmacy | HIGH STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LL | PHARMACY | Call 01963 362246 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Express (sturminster Newton) | 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Grace Haine Eye Care Limited (stalbridge) | 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £495,033 | 78 | £477,089 | 103 | £525,565 | 93 | £640,845 | 105 |
| Semi-detached | £303,465 | 58 | £325,667 | 59 | £339,210 | 62 | £325,450 | 54 |
| Terraced | £272,008 | 38 | £293,877 | 43 | £307,241 | 29 | £291,630 | 38 |
| Flats | £117,750 | 8 | £136,111 | 9 | £147,059 | 17 | £138,112 | 15 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 49.82
Average Driving Distance: 37.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 130
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 54.77
Average Driving Distance: 40.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 99
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 56.14
Average Driving Distance: 36.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 121
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 60.02
Average Driving Distance: 40.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 10
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 61.48
Average Driving Distance: 43.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 205
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DT10 1 | Sturminster Newton Delivery Office |
| DT10 2 | Sturminster Newton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | T | 1 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 1 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DT10 postal code is STURMINSTER NEWTON followed by Stalbridge, and Marnhull.
The DT10 Postcode shares a border with BA8 (Henstridge, TEMPLECOMBE, Horsington), DT11 (BLANDFORD FORUM, Blandford St. Mary, Milborne St. Andrew), SP7 (SHAFTESBURY, Motcombe, Donhead St. Mary), SP8 (GILLINGHAM, Bourton, East Stour) and DT2 (Crossways, Charminster, Puddletown).
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