Balls Lane, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH21 4BG.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Balls Lane, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 12 Jul 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £436,750. By property type, sales here have been 80% detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Balls Lane range from £302,000 to £540,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Balls Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Balls Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £436,750 | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Terraced | 1 | £302,000 | 22 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Balls Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Balls Lane BH21 4BG | 12 Jul 2024 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Balls Lane BH21 4BG | 22 Feb 2022 | £302,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Horseshoes, Balls Lane BH21 4BG | 27 Sep 2021 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Thatches, Balls Lane BH21 4BG | 15 Sep 2020 | £392,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Maverick House, Balls Lane BH21 4BG | 28 May 2019 | £540,000 | 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.
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Schools near Balls Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Marshall First School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Castle Court School 227 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–13 | Report | 2.3 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
- Millmoor (SW-bound, King's Street) 1 min walk
- Millmoor (NE-bound, King's Street) 1 min walk
- Balls Lane (N-bound) 1 min walk
- Balls Lane (S-bound) 2 min walk
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Sturminster Marshall · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Wimborne Express Petrol · 2.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Lytchett Matravers Express · 2.9 mi
- Asda Express Asda Windgreen Express Petrol · 3.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Corfe Mullen Dental Surgery · 3.3 mi
- Dolphin Dental Care · 3.3 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 8 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 513 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,298 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 45% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 45% | 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 Balls Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 97.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.9% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 39.8% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.3% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.5% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.6% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.9% | 31.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 26.9% | 40.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.9% | 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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