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About

Blackmoor Vale ward encompasses a rural portion of central Somerset, characterised by a landscape of low-lying, fertile farmland. The area is defined by its agricultural use, with fields and pastures divided by traditional hedgerows. Several small villages and hamlets are scattered throughout the ward, their settlements closely tied to the surrounding farmland. The topography is generally gentle, with the land draining towards the River Stour, which flows along the ward's eastern edge.

The ward's communities are centred on villages like Charlton Horethorne and Horsington, which contain the local amenities and historic parish churches. A notable feature is the presence of the ancient semi-natural woodland of Balsam Farm, a surviving fragment of the once-extensive Blackmoor Forest. The area's road network connects these settlements, with the A357 and A303 providing major routes through this primarily working landscape of farms and quiet lanes.

Area overview

On average Blackmoor Vale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackmoor Vale is £52,795 per year. There are 6 schools in Blackmoor Vale: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackmoor Vale is home to around 9,204 people, with a population density of about 99.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackmoor Vale Population
9,204
Population density
99.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.66(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-15%)
Public order
5.43(-17%)
Other theft
5(-11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,738
94.96%
Other White
233
2.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.41%
Irish
32
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.33%
Total population: 9,202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,566
33.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,391
18.03%
No qualifications
1,142
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,115
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
765
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 7,714

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,853
45.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,070
26.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
512
12.5%
Other social rented
448
10.93%
Other forms of private rent
104
2.54%
Total households: 4,097

Property prices in Blackmoor Vale

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Blackmoor Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackmoor Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmoor Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached36£435,000£3,333
Flats6£125,750£2,126
Semi-Detached31£290,000£3,333
Terraced39£230,000£3,028

10 years median price trend in Blackmoor Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.

All postcodes in Blackmoor Vale

BA80LS

Overcombe

BA227EP

Crangs Lane

BA80LR

Collingham Close

BA80LW

Kington View

BA80DG

Church Close

BA227EJ

Compton Road

BA80TA

Plott Lane

DT95BB

Gainsborough

BA80AD

Blackmoor Vale

BA80ER

Marsh Lane

DT95AF

Lambert Close

BA227ES

Folly Lane

DT94LT

Beacon Lane

BA80RL

Elizabeth Gardens

DT95EY

Wheathill Lane

DT95FT

Everlanes Close

BA80BW

Batchpool Lane

BA80EQ

Broadmoor Lane

DT95AR

Rosemary Street

BA80SF

Marsh Lane

BA80PF

Bowden Lane

BA80NH

Chapel Lane

BA80HD

Church Hill

BA227EA

Quarry Hill

BA80BB

Barbary Close

BA80HJ

The Hamlet

BA80HG

Church Hill

BA227EL

New Road

BA80JU

Vine Grove

BA80EP

Batchpool Lane

DT95HJ

Church Place

BA98AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA80QL

Pond Close

BA80EB

Higher Road

DT95FS

Milborne Gardens

BA80QR

Brookland Way

DT94PJ

Orchard Way

BA80SS

Furge Lane

BA98AS

Holton Street

DT94ND

Blackford Way

BA80QW

Playfield Close

BA80QZ

The Cross

DT95DJ

Church Street

BA80DW

Tower View

DT95EJ

West View

BA80TF

The Marsh

BA80AA

Charlton Hill

BA80LP

Apple Gardens

DT95EP

North Street

DT95HB

Old Bowden Way

BA80PA

Whitechurch Lane

DT95RE

Springfield Road

BA227HQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA98AB

Lawrence Hill

DT95JL

Higher Kingsbury Close

BA80RZ

Woodhayes

BA98AT

Mount Pleasant

DT95EQ

Station Road

DT95FF

Gunville Gardens

BA98AP

Gibbet Road

BA80JR

Station Road

BA98EJ

Blackmoor Vale

BA80NB

Common Lane

DT94PP

Station Road

BA80LE

Bowden Road

DT94LL

Charlton Field Lane

DT95FU

Gainsborough

DT95AL

Sansomes Hill

DT95FH

Gainsborough

BA80DA

Cabbage Lane

BA80RD

Victoria Terrace

BA98AJ

Anchor Hill

BA80EA

Higher Road

BA80QD

Ash Walk

BA80PS

Vale View

BA98EH

Blackmoor Vale

BA80QY

High Street

DT95RF

Pud Brook

BA80HN

Lily Lane

BA80BJ

Marsh Lane

BA80LF

Bowden Road

BA80RG

Towns End

DT95HQ

Russell Place

BA80EU

Duck Street

DT95EF

Station Road

BA80AJ

Hardings Lane

BA80AW

Grove Lane

BA80BL

Cabbage Lane

DT94LN

Charlton Field Lane

DT95EL

Cold Harbour

BA80AQ

Tomlins

BA80ST

Walnut Grove

DT95DR

East Street

DT95FL

Barton Close

BA80BY

Valley Road

BA98AN

Anchor Hill

BA80EE

Lower Road

DT95EU

Wheathill Close

BA80ET

Manor Court

DT95ED

Lower Kingsbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.