DT10 encompasses Sturminster Newton and surrounding areas in Dorset, demonstrating modest price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.5% over the same period. The district holds a trajectory score of 35.0 out of 100, placing it in the average range nationally at the 1st percentile. Currently classified as latent in gentrification staging, DT10 presents a relatively stable market characteristic of rural South West England, where rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation. This dynamic suggests investor interest may centre on income rather than capital gains, reflecting the district's broader economic profile and demographic composition.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Sturminster Newton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 36/100, driven mainly by demand.
Sturminster Newton (DT10) common questions
Is Sturminster Newton up and coming?
Sturminster Newton (DT10) has a trajectory score of 36/100 (Average), placing it in the top 99% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Sturminster Newton safe?
Sturminster Newton has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sturminster Newton?
The average property price in Sturminster Newton (DT10) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sturminster Newton?
The median monthly rent in Sturminster Newton (DT10) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sturminster Newton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Gillingham (SP8), Templecombe (BA8), Weymouth (DT4), Bruton (BA10), Castle Cary (BA7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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