A357 Stalbridge, Dorset
41 addresses across 3 postcodes (DT11), about 860 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 27602159.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 6, F: 1).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 6% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 18.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 36 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Blandford Group Practice, about 3.2 km away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (5); House, detached (4). Built: before 1900 (10); 1900-1929 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Durweston Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 14.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- DURWESTON BRIDGE, grade II*
- 30, 31 AND 32, DURWESTON VILLAGE, grade II
- 33, DURWESTON VILLAGE, grade II
- 36, DURWESTON VILLAGE, grade II
- 8, WATER LANE, grade II
- BARN 10 METRES NORTH-EAST OF DURWESTON FARMHOUSE, grade II
- COTTAGE IMMEDIATELY SOUTH-WEST OF NO 33, grade II
- DURWESTON FARMHOUSE, grade II
- DURWESTON MILL HOUSE, grade II
- KNIGHTON MANOR, grade II
- LITTLE STOUR, grade II
- PORTMAN LODGE, grade II
- STABLE AND OUTBUILDING RANGE 10 METRES SOUTH-EAST OF DURWESTON FARMHOUSE., grade II
- STABLE-BLOCK 5M NORTH OF DURWESTON FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 October 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 71 homes the Environment Agency counts, 4 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT11 0QA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | possible |
| DT11 0QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| DT11 0QB | zone 2 | 3 / 2 / 9 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 36 m and 68 m above sea level (46 m on average); the ground rises about 32 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT11 0QA | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| DT11 0QB | 100% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| DT11 0QE | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 18.2 km |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 6 within 800 m; nearest First School Durweston | 220 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 27.5 km |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 66.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Blandford Group Practice | 3.2 km |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.3 km |
| NHS dentists | Alaska House Dental Surgery | 3.3 km |
| Hospital | Blandford Community Hospital | 2.7 km |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3.2 km |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 6 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 3.4 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,870 m² | 2.5 km |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,250 m² | 350 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m south-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m south-west |
| Durweston Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m east |
| Earthworks on site of manor house | Scheduled monument | 630 m north |
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m north |
| Lazerton Farm causewayed road | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north |
| Field system in Old Park | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Conygar Clump | Wood | 800 m north-east |
| Four Acre Coppice | Wood | 820 m south |
| France Oaks Coppice | Wood | 890 m east |
| Lower Pressham Wood | Wood | 1.0 km north-west |
| Enford Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km north-west |
| Hod Hill | Hill | 2.2 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 41 |
36 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durweston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durweston Village Hall DT11 0QA | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Local Food Links (Durweston Ce Va Primary School) DT11 0QA | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Handy Paws Pre School DT11 0QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| The Village Breakfast Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Bryanston Prep School DT11 0PY | School/college/university | 500 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Water Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DT11 0QA: 21 addresses of 79 in the postcode
- DT11 0QE: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- DT11 0QB: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Water Lane · Barrack Row · St Nicholas Gardens · Mill Lane · Church Road · Haycombe · A350 · The Glebe
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.