Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Sturminster Newton
1 home
There is 1 residential care home in and around Sturminster Newton on AskBart. The largest is Newstone House, with 62 beds. The most recent inspection was at Newstone House in November 2022.
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Care homes in Sturminster Newton (1)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miRun a care home or business in Sturminster Newton that’s missing or out of date? Add or update a listing
Sturminster Newton in numbers
| Residential care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Dorset usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,156 |
| Largest | Newstone House (62 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Newstone House (November 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 |
| Average house price, Dorset (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £325,410 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Dorset. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Dorset
The average house price in Dorset is £325,410, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £325,410
- Detached
- £515,144
- Semi-detached
- £330,336
- Terraced
- £264,807
- Flats & maisonettes
- £167,991
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Sturminster Newton
- High Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 42% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
33 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Anti-social behaviour16
- Violent crime8
- Public order4
- Shoplifting2
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Sturminster Newton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset
Derived from a charity founded in 1938, Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset has operated since 1991, becoming a CIO (1162034) in June 2015.It aims to promote the well-being of all…
0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1162034)
Charity
Age Concern Blandford Forum
Advice & information from base at The Parish Centre, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset from 10.00 - 12.00noon each Thursday morning.
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1075022)
Sturminster Newton: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+56.6%
Projected change in Dorset, 2025 to 2035 (17,736 to 27,780). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.7%
Projected change in Dorset, 2025 to 2035 (122,287 to 149,990). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 83.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–8 out of 10
Where the 3 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospitals near Sturminster Newton
- Care homes near Westminster Memorial Hospital · minor injuries unit · 7.1 miles
- Care homes near Yeatman Hospital · minor injuries unit · 9.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Questions about care homes in Sturminster Newton
How many residential care homes are there in Sturminster Newton?
AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Sturminster Newton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Sturminster Newton rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Sturminster Newton?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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