The Zinc Barn, Manston, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1HB

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
The Zinc Barn earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very 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
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- PendingP/HOU/2026/05519Erect two-storey extension and conversion of garage roof space to home office
- ApprovedP/FUL/2026/01975Installation of 10 x solar PV panels
- ApprovedP/PAAC/2025/01920Change of use and conversion of agricultural building (Barn F) into 2 No. dwellings (Class C3), (Units E & F).
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership72.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2022-05-09
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Yewstock School2.1 miOutstanding
- Sturminster Newton High School2.2 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull2.6 mi
Inspected as St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull (URN 113805) on 8 Nov 2022
- William Barnes Primary School2.7 miGood
0 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Melbury View-£690k-
- The Zinc Barn-£1.17M-
- The Plough-£330k-
- 11-£370k-