Higher Stour Meadow, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT10 1PQ.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Higher Stour Meadow, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £542,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £659,583. That is 47% above the Sturminster Newton average of £368,420 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% detached, 14% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Higher Stour Meadow range from £450,000 to £895,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 25 streets in Sturminster Newton with at least two sales in the last year, Higher Stour Meadow ranks 1st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Higher Stour Meadow compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DT10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £659,583 | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £450,000 | 4 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Higher Stour Meadow
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 17 Aug 2026 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 28 Nov 2025 | £460,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 9 Jul 2024 | £530,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 26 Mar 2024 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 19 Jan 2024 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 22 Nov 2023 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 9 Oct 2023 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 5 Jan 2023 | £770,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 12 Oct 2022 | £775,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 4 Aug 2022 | £450,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 22 Jul 2022 | £450,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 18 Jul 2022 | £750,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| The Gate House, 13, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 14 Jul 2022 | £595,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 7 Jul 2022 | £895,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Stour Meadow DT10 1PQ | 11 Nov 2019 | £948,750 | Other | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Higher Stour Meadow | £620,000 (Oct 2023) → £625,000 (Aug 2026) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 5, Higher Stour Meadow | £948,750 (Nov 2019) → £460,000 (Nov 2025) | -52% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Higher Stour Meadow
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull 51 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull 82 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Stower Provost Community School 92 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 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
Train stations
- Templecombe station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
- Gillingham (Dorset) station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Husseys (E-bound) 3 min walk
- Husseys (W-bound) 3 min walk
- Finger Corner (SE-bound, Sackmore Lane) 3 min walk
- Finger Corner (SW-bound, New Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackmore Vale Partnership
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Marnhull · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Riverside Garage · 2.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Station Road Sturminster Newton · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Marnhull Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Stalbridge Dental Practice · 2.4 mi
- Sturminster Dental Care Limited · 2.8 mi
- Old Market Dental Practice · 2.8 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 947 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,032 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Higher Stour Meadow
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Who lives around Higher Stour Meadow
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.3% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 33.5% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.5% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.9% | 31.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.7% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.1% | 31.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.9% | 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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