Welcome to Sturminster Newton

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Introduction

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.

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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

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Council

Contact details for Sturminster Newton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Sturminster Newton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sturminster Newton Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Sturminster Newton Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Sturminster Newton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sturminster Newton Parish.

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