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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sturminster Newton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,501. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,501 Population 3/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,577 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is a town and civil parish situated on the River Stour in the north of Dorset, England. The town is at the centre of the Blackmore Vale, a large dairy agriculture region around which the town's economy is built, and is known as 'the heart of the Blackmore vale'.

People

Population3,501
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,577
Per Capita$47,577
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$424,950
Rent$1,189
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units1,400

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+49.1%

Community

Population3,501
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates50.9268°, -2.3052°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$47,577
Median Age51.5 years

About Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,501. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Sturminster Newton has a population of 3,501 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 7.1% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,501
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
1,308.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Sturminster Newton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sturminster Newton is $47,577, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,577 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $915, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 319 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sturminster Newton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,577
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,577
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)319

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sturminster Newton is $424,950, 51% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,189 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$424,950
51% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,189
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units1,400

Property Tax

Sturminster Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates50.9268°N, 2.3052°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 133 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 140 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 138 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 142 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 51 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 51 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 149 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 114 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 89 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 51 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 96 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Sturminster Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.1%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,308.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in Sturminster Newton

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barn Owls Pre-School
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Sturminster Newton High School
Yewstock school 14-19 Centre
Yewstock School
William Barnes Primary School
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Radio Stations near Sturminster Newton

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
Serenade Radio MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Salisbury Plain AAC+ 64 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Blandford AAC+ 64 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ninesprings MP3 256 kbps
Forest FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sturminster Newton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blandford Fashion Museum
Blandford Town Museum
Bruton Museum
Dinosaur Museum
Dorset Museum
Gillingham Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Mere Museum
Mill House Cider Museum
Roman Villa Museum
Royal Signals Museum
Shaftsbury Abbey Museum
Sherborne Museum
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Stour Micro Museum
Sturminster Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum
The Keep Military Museum
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum
The Teddy Bear Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Villa Ventorum
Visit Hillbrush
Wareham Town Museum

Libraries in Sturminster Newton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blandford Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Crossways Library0.0
Dorchester Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Lytchett Matravers Library0.0
Mere Library0.0
Milborne Port Library0.0
Puddletown Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
Sherborne Library0.0
Stalbridge Library0.0
Sturminster Newton Library0.0
Tank Museum Library and Archive0.0
Wareham Library0.0
Wool Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sturminster Newton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorchester Market
Market Place

Hotels in Sturminster Newton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plumber Manor Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Sturminster Newton

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fellini Restaurant & Pizzeria
Plumber Manor Country House Restaurant

Cafes in Sturminster Newton

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petr Annettes Vintage Barn cafe
Poets Corner

Castles in Sturminster Newton

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sturminster Castle

Dentists in Sturminster Newton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Market Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Sturminster Newton

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Friars Moor

Gas Stations in Sturminster Newton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1696878823

Banks in Sturminster Newton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Breweries in Sturminster Newton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dorset Brewing Company
Dorset Brewing Company
Dorset Piddle Brewery
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sturminster Newton

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Ski Resorts Near Sturminster Newton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 $0
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sturminster Newton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Avon Lane AirfieldSmall Airport
Badminton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagber Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Batch End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Biss Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowldown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Shutters Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Charmy Down AirstripSmall Airport
Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Clutton Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Compton Abbas AerodromeSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)Small Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Edington Private AirstripSmall Airport
Garston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Godney AirstripSmall Airport
Great House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gutchpool Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halesland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Henstridge AirfieldSmall Airport
Hermitage AirstripSmall Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglesham Private AirstripSmall Airport
Langley House AirstripSmall Airport
Langport AirstripSmall Airport
Lotmead Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Upham Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Lower Withial Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower-Durston AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sturminster Newton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
King's Stag Post Office
Sturminster Newton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sturminster Newton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Methodist
St Mary
St Mary & St James
St Peter

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sturminster Newton

What is the population of Sturminster Newton?

Sturminster Newton has a population of 3,501 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Sturminster Newton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sturminster Newton?

Sturminster Newton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sturminster Newton?

Sturminster Newton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 319 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sturminster Newton?

The median home value in Sturminster Newton is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in Sturminster Newton?

31.5% of adults in Sturminster Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Sturminster Newton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sturminster Newton is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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