Postcode report
DT10 1AN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DT10 1AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
DT10 1AN is a postcode in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DT10 1AN, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DT10 1AN are safety and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DT10 1AN is based on Dorset 005 Census 2021. It covers 10,439 residents, 113 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near DT10 1AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DT10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 68 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DT10 1AN can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DT10 1AN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DT10 1AN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DT10 1AN
Is DT10 1AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DT10 1AN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DT10 1AN?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DT10 1AN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DT10 1AN?
LocaleIQ matched DT10 1AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DT10 1AN?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DT10 1AN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.