Plowman Close, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT10 1LB.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Plowman Close, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £279,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £370,000. Average sale prices fell from £355,667 in 2020 to £279,000 in 2026 (-22%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 24% below the Sturminster Newton average of £368,420 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Plowman Close range from £180,000 to £575,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 25 streets in Sturminster Newton with at least two sales in the last year, Plowman Close ranks 19th for average price.
House prices on Plowman Close 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 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £370,000 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £238,750 | 12 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Plowman Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 12 Jun 2026 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 7 Jan 2026 | £293,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 29 Feb 2024 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 14 Dec 2022 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 14 Oct 2022 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 15 Sep 2022 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 9 May 2022 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 22 Feb 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 26 Jan 2021 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 29 Oct 2020 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 23 Oct 2020 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 31 Jan 2020 | £217,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 29 Oct 2019 | £202,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Plowman Close DT10 1LB | 12 Jul 2019 | £222,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Plowman Close | £180,000 (Feb 2021) → £280,000 (Oct 2022) → £265,000 (Jun 2026) | +47% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Plowman Close | £275,000 (Oct 2020) → £293,000 (Jan 2026) | +7% over 5 yrs |
| 12, Plowman Close | £202,500 (Oct 2019) → £217,000 (Jan 2020) | +7% over under a year |
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Schools near Plowman Close
| 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 | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull 82 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stower Provost Community School 92 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 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
- Gillingham (Dorset) station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
- Templecombe station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pilwell (W-bound, Pilwell) 2 min walk
- Pilwell (E-bound, Pilwell) 2 min walk
- Ashley Road (E-bound, Sodom Lane) 2 min walk
- Ashley Road (W-bound, Sodom Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackmore Vale Partnership
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Marnhull · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Riverside Garage · 2.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Marnhull Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Stalbridge Dental Practice · 2.9 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.
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Who lives around Plowman Close
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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