Overview for Ring Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LZ

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 Ring Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LZ

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

Roadworks near DT10 2LZ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
6
Completed
0
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near DT10 2LZ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Ring Street, DT10 2LZ that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DT10 2LZ

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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 Ring Street, DT10 2LZ

3 RING STREET, DT10 2LZ
11 Feb 2022
£173,000
GREENWOODS RING STREET, DT10 2LZ
6 Apr 2021
£175,000
BIRDSEYE COTTAGE RING STREET, DT10 2LZ
9 Dec 2020
£225,000
COMFREY COTTAGE RING STREET, DT10 2LZ
10 Oct 2019
£205,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for DT10 2LZ

Latitude
50.958672
Longitude
-2.377829

Residents at DT10 2LZ

Households
31
Male
27
Female
33
People per Household
1.94

Sunrise and Sunset at DT10 2LZ

Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DT10 2LZ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear23.10%
Cloudy64.82%
Rain7.70%
Windy4.20%
Other0.18%

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DT10 2LZ

Active
4
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for DT10 2LZ

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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