Bath Road is in Sturminster Newton and in North Dorset district. DT10 1DU 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 Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT10 1ER, DT10 1QU, DT10 1QX, DT10 1QZ, DT10 1DP, DT10 1BA, DT10 1RA, DT10 1BB, DT10 1QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT10 1DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.8% | 20.1% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 45.8% | -15.3% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 33.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 44.9% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 11.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.4% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 24.5% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 91.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bath Road was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Bath Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 589th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Reddleman House Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-10-20 | £75,000 |
| Flat 7 Reddleman House Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-09-18 | £75,000 |
| Flat 5 Reddleman House Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-12-16 | £113,592 |
| Avondale Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-25 | £294,159 |
| Flat 7 Reddleman House Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-16 | £76,110 |
DT10 1DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT10 1DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School The Cross , Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0RF | 1out of 4 | 4,384 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 | 4,740 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 | 677 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 | 622 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forum School Shillingstone , DT11 0QS | - not rated | 5,083 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 | 164 yd | |
| Poets Corner Cafe | 3, Innes Court Station Road | 170 yd | |
| Joshua's Coffee Shop | 3 Market Cross | 343 yd | |
| Sweet Pea Cafe | Sweet Pea Market Cross | 343 yd | |
| Sweet Pea Cafe | Sweet Pea Market Cross | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion Bath Road | 16 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Swan Hotel Market Place | 251 yd | |
| White Hart Alehouse | White Hart Hotel Market Cross | 343 yd | |
| Sturminster Newton United Football Club | Sturminster Newton Football Club Honeymead Lane | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food | 4 Market Cross | 308 yd | |
| Town House Dragon | 31 Church Street | 367 yd | |
| Sturminster Fish Bar | 49 Bridge Street | 485 yd | |
| Clock House Pizza | The Old Clock Shop Bridge Street | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-op | The Cooperative, Market Square House Station Road | 111 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Recreation Ground MILL VIEW MILL VIEW RICKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Sturminster Newton High School BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Rixon Recreation Ground ALDER ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Sturfit HONEYMEAD LANE | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Barnets Field Honeymead Lane | grass pitches | 863 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.