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Sturminster Marshall - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Sturminster Marshall

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

C+

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Dorset
Crime Rate	✓Low for a South West village 65% below the national average.
Demographics	🏠 Homeowner Families

Interactive liveability map of Sturminster Marshall showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 2 locations. Sturminster Marshall boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Shapwick

village

2.4 km away

Lytchett Matravers

village

4.3 km away

Spetisbury

village

4.4 km away

Pamphill

village

4.5 km away

Corfe Mullen

village

5.0 km away

Tarrant Keyneston

village

5.2 km away

Shapwick

village

2.4 km away

Lytchett Matravers

village

4.3 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Sparse

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

0 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Rushcombe First School

Outstanding

Lytchett Matravers Primary School

Good

Spetisbury CofE Primary School

Good

Pamphill Church of England First School

Good

Lockyer's Middle School

Good

Sturminster Marshall House Prices

The average house price in Sturminster Marshall is £541,875, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sturminster Marshall house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Sturminster Marshall graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£541,875

Detached house prices

£621,250

Flats and maisonettes prices

£170,000

Semi-detached house prices

£518,906

Terraced house prices

£388,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sturminster Marshall a nice place to live?

Yes, Sturminster Marshall is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Dorset. It particularly appeals to homeowner families.

How safe is Sturminster Marshall?

Sturminster Marshall has a low crime rate for a South West village, with around 26 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 65% below the national average, and 44% below the Dorset average.

What are the best schools in Sturminster Marshall?

Sturminster Marshall has 1 school nearby. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Sturminster Marshall?

The majority of residents in Sturminster Marshall identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (55%).