Overview for Musbury Close, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1JR

Introduction

Sturminster Newton is a town and civil parish in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. It is situated on a low limestone ridge in a meander of the River Stour. The town is at the centre of a large dairy agriculture region, around which the town's economy is built. The larger part of the town (Sturminster) lies on the north side of the river, and includes most shops and services, whilst to the south is the smaller Newton. Between these two areas is a wide flood plain. The town was the home of poet and author William Barnes, and, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy. The town has 43 shops, a primary and secondary school, and a school and college catering for children with Special educational needs. In the 2011 census the town's civil parish had a population of 5,234.

A market is held in the town on Mondays. One of the largest cattle markets in England used to be held here, but it was closed in 1998 and now in its place stands a housing estate and a 300-seat community arts centre called The Exchange. The town is part of the historic West Country Carnival circuit. The town also has the nickname of 'the heart of the Blackmore vale' due to its central location within that area.

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Summary for Musbury Close, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1JR

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Marnhull
in
Stalbridge & Marnhull
within
Dorset
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near DT10 1JR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
3
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near DT10 1JR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Musbury Close, DT10 1JR that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DT10 1JR

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Police

This area is policed by Dorset Police.

Dorset Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the North Dorset Rural neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

North Dorset Rural Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
67
Dec 2023
51
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
18
Dec 2023
13
Other Theft
Jan 2024
10
Dec 2023
9

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.

North Dorset is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Simon Hoare (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Musbury Close, DT10 1JR

3 MUSBURY CLOSE, DT10 1JR
28 Mar 2022
£495,000
SUNNY COTTAGE MUSBURY CLOSE, DT10 1JR
8 Sep 2020
£499,950
3 MUSBURY CLOSE, DT10 1JR
20 Oct 2017
£390,000
APPLEGARTH MUSBURY CLOSE, DT10 1JR
22 Jul 2016
£367,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for DT10 1JR

Latitude
50.976481
Longitude
-2.325757

Residents at DT10 1JR

Households
7
Male
6
Female
8
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at DT10 1JR

Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DT10 1JR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.52%
Cloudy64.95%
Rain7.77%
Windy4.52%
Other0.24%

Deprivation Index

61.9 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DT10 1JR

Active
None

Postcode Details for DT10 1JR

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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