Barrow Hill is in Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton and in North Dorset district. DT10 2QX is located in the Stalbridge & Marnhull electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrow Hill, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT10 2FB, DT10 2RF, DT10 2FA, DT10 2QT, DT10 2SU, DT10 2QR, DT10 2LZ, DT10 2LQ, DT10 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT10 2QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT10 2QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 26.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 54.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 43% | 37.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 18.8% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.7% | 94.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrow Hill was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barrow Hill has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capplestone Cottage Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-07-02 | £393,963 |
| Barrowfield Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-24 | £553,887 |
| Happy Gardens Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-10-05 | £109,464 |
| Sylcott Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-02-10 | £213,491 |
| Three Colts Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-01-26 | £371,699 |
DT10 2QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DT10 2QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Duck Lane , DT10 2LP | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge Ash Walk , Henstridge BA8 0QD | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull New Street , Marnhull DT10 1PZ | 2out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shy Violet | 27 High Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion Barrow Hill | 2 yd | |
| Swan Inn | The Swan Hotel High Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden Chinese | Blackmoor House Barrow Hill | 2 yd | |
| Stalbridge Fish Bar | 1 Ring Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dike and Son Limited | Dike And Son Ltd Ring Street | 62 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stalbridge C Of E Primary School DUCK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Stalbridge Hall VALE ROAD | 399 yd | |
| The Park STALBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND STALBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND PARK GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 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 | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.