Butts Pond is in Sturminster Newton and in North Dorset district. DT10 1BE is located in the Sturminster Newton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT10 1BG, DT10 1FF, DT10 1DL, DT10 1FP, DT10 1RA, DT10 1BD, DT10 1QY, DT10 1BH, DT10 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT10 1BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 52.1% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51% | 47.9% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 33.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 39.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 45.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 20.1% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 16.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 86.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 85.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Pond was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% higher than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Pond has the 9th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 220th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-24 | £219,130 |
| 4 Pond Cottages Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-11-11 | £251,494 |
| Tulip Cottage Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-11-04 | £185,294 |
| Kenmore Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-10 | £285,391 |
| 5 Pond Cottages Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-16 | £250,328 |
DT10 1BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Barnes Primary School Bridge Street , DT10 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School The Cross , Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0RF | 1out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull New Street , Marnhull DT10 1PZ | 2out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Station Road , Child Okeford DT11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton High School Bath Road , DT10 1DT | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewstock School Honeymead Lane , DT10 1EW | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forum School Shillingstone , DT11 0QS | - not rated | 4,858 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harts Coffee Shop | Hart And Sons Dorset Ltd Station Road | 124 yd | |
| Poets Corner Cafe | 3, Innes Court Station Road | 273 yd | |
| Pinkys | 2, Richmar Trading Centre Butts Pond Industrial Estate | 285 yd | |
| Joshua's Coffee Shop | 3 Market Cross | 406 yd | |
| Sweet Pea Cafe | Sweet Pea Market Cross | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion Bath Road | 260 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Swan Hotel Market Place | 326 yd | |
| White Hart Alehouse | White Hart Hotel Market Cross | 406 yd | |
| Sturminster Newton United Football Club | Sturminster Newton Football Club Honeymead Lane | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town House Dragon | 31 Church Street | 385 yd | |
| IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food | 4 Market Cross | 399 yd | |
| Sturminster Fish Bar | 49 Bridge Street | 562 yd | |
| Clock House Pizza | The Old Clock Shop Bridge Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-op | The Cooperative, Market Square House Station Road | 161 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Recreation Ground MILL VIEW MILL VIEW RICKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Rixon Recreation Ground ALDER ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Sturminster Newton High School BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Sturfit HONEYMEAD LANE | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Barnets Field Honeymead Lane | grass pitches | 888 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.