Side-by-side comparison of DT1 Dorchester and DT10 Sturminster newton covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DT1 is the more affordable option at £315,250 median vs £320,000 in DT10. DT10 has lower recorded crime (540 vs 1,767 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | DT1 Dorchester | DT10 Sturminster newton |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £315,250 | £320,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,767 | 540 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 69.1 | 61.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.9 | 65.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.