29 Barnes Close, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BN

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
29 Barnes Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (0/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonModerate
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseBelow 40 dB
Planning Activity
- ApprovedP/TRD/2026/06358Horse chestnut - Fell.
- PendingP/TRC/2026/06320T1 - Cotoneaster - Prune back overhanging branches from lane and neighbour's path by 1.5m. T2 - Cherry - Remove tallest stem. T3 - Cercis - Remove 2x branches overhanging road back to the main trunk. T4 - Variegated Norway Maple - Remove branches that have reverted back to main stem effectively removing 10-15% of the total crown. T5 - Pear - Remove branches that are overhanging road by 0.5m. T6 - Apple - Remove branches over driveway and into utility wires of neighbouring houses by 0.5-1m. T7 - Crab Apple - Restorative pruning, reducing crown by a maximum of 0.5m all over. T8 and 9 - 2x Silver Birch - Remove crossing branches. T10 - Liriodendron - Raise crown by 1-1.5m.
- PendingP/VOC/2026/06198Erect single storey extension, porch roof & convert half the garage (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2026/01902 - to amend approved plans)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership72.9%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2013-01-04
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- William Barnes Primary School0.3 miGood
- Yewstock School0.4 miOutstanding
- Sturminster Newton High School0.5 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- The Forum School2.7 miRequires improvement
1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 34 Barnes Close-£235k-
- 22 Barnes Close-£235k-
- 15 Barnes Close-£230k-
- 38 Barnes Close-£250k-