Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2PG

Sturminster Newton is a town and civil parish situated on the River Stour in the north of Dorset, England. The town is at the centre of the Blackmore Vale, a large dairy agriculture region around which the town's economy is built, and is known as 'the heart of the Blackmore vale'. This locality lies within the postal district DT 10. The name Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton indicates the area includes the village of Stalbridge and the town of Sturminster Newton. The River Stour provides a scenic setting, and the surrounding Blackmore Vale is characterised by dairy farming. The town’s economy is closely linked to this agricultural activity. Residents experience a rural character with local amenities tied to the agricultural community. The postal district DT 10 situates the area within Dorset’s broader regional context.