Welcome to Sturminster Newton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sturminster Newton is a rural town in North Dorset approximately 9 miles from Blandford to the East and 13 miles from Shaftesbury to the North at the heart of the Blackmore Vale. It has a current population of approximately 4500. The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book and some present day residents can trace their ancestors back for centuries.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,839 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
4,408 (2021) |
Density |
240 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.4 |
Ward |
Sturminster Newton |
District |
North Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT10 |
ONS ID |
E04003443 |
Council
Contact details for Sturminster Newton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sturminster Newton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sturminster Newton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Sturminster Newton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sturminster Newton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sturminster Newton Parish.
Local News
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Sturminster Newton: A357 partially blocked due to crash
Published: 8th Jan 2024
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Man charged with assault following incident in Sturminster Newton
Published: 12th Feb 2024
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The Dorset food and drink guide you need to know
Published: 12th Jan 2024