Drovers, Sturminster Newton
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT10 1RA, DT10 1QY, DT10 1QZ.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Drovers, Sturminster Newton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 7 Dec 2018. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £141,288. Average sale prices fell from £160,158 in 2016 to £142,857 in 2018 (-11%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% flat, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Drovers range from £98,000 to £285,000. 18% of homes sold here were freehold and 82% leasehold.
House prices on Drovers compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Drovers has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 18% freehold and 82% leasehold across 17 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | £141,288 | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Terraced | 3 | £227,667 | 22 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Drovers
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 7 Dec 2018 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 30 Nov 2018 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24A, Drovers DT10 1QY | 26 Nov 2018 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, Drovers DT10 1QY | 22 Mar 2018 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Drovers DT10 1QZ | 16 Mar 2018 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 28 Feb 2018 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 1 Feb 2018 | £157,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, Drovers DT10 1QY | 28 Sep 2017 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 1 Sep 2017 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 1 Sep 2017 | £230,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 4, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 21 Apr 2017 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 2 Dec 2016 | £123,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 14 Nov 2016 | £126,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 7 Nov 2016 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Drovers DT10 1QZ | 4 Oct 2016 | £228,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 15 Jun 2016 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Montebourg House, Drovers DT10 1RA | 18 Mar 2016 | £168,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Montebourg House, Drovers | £168,000 (Mar 2016) → £165,000 (Nov 2016) | -2% over under a year |
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Schools near Drovers
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Barnes Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Yewstock School 167 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sturminster Newton High School 605 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Forum School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 2.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Car Park (SE-bound, Barnes Close) 2 min walk
- Car Park (W-bound, Barnes Close) 2 min walk
- Old Market Hill (E-bound) 2 min walk
- Old Market Hill (W-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackmore Vale Partnership
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton · 0.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Station Road Sturminster Newton · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shillingstone Blandford Road · 2.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Marnhull · 2.7 mi
- Spar Spar Child Okeford · 3.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Sturminster Dental Care Limited · 0.1 mi
- Old Market Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- The Old Malt House Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 671 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,332 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 67% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 67% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Drovers
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 97.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 36.2% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.7% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.8% | 31.5% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.3% | 40.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.4% | 13.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.9% | 31.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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Estate agents near Drovers
- Symonds & Sampson 0.1 mi
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- Morton New 0.2 mi
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