Sturminster Newton
Town · 3,483 residents
79Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 1 GP practice within a short walk
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 68 per 1,000 people a year against 100
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 21% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Sturminster Newton
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Sturminster Newton a good place to live?
Sturminster Newton scores 79/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for health (84) and safety (78).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Sturminster Newton in South West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Sturminster Newton
The summary for Sturminster Newton is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026