Strong on schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Sturminster Newton in Dorset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Sturminster Newton a good place to live?
Sturminster Newton may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Dorset below.
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Sturminster Newton at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Sturminster Newton
Crime rate
Crime rate
16.17 per 1,000 people
Percentile
42nd percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
House prices in Sturminster Newton
House prices
Average sold price
£287,131
Percentile
47th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Sturminster Newton
Flood risk in Sturminster Newton
Transport in Sturminster Newton
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Sturminster Newton a good place to live?
Sturminster Newton may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Sturminster Newton safe?
Sturminster Newton ranks in the 42nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Sturminster Newton?
The average sold price is £287,131, with house prices in the 47th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Sturminster Newton?
Schools rank in the 77th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Sturminster Newton?
Nearby public profiles include Gillingham in Dorset and Beaminster in Dorset.
