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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 55 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
55
Deprivation level
4/10
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
28.79(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.74(-55%)
Public order
5.98(-9%)
Burglary
4.78(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-27%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Blackmoor Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £995,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmoor Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£420,000
Flats4£134,250
Semi-Detached33£277,000
Terraced39£248,000

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

DT95FQ

Lion Drive

BA227EY

Compton Road

BA80JW

Temple Lane

BA80SY

Meadow Close

DT94LT

Beacon Lane

DT95BH

Newtown

DT95AN

Bathwell Lane

DT95BD

Gainsborough

DT95HD

Shoredown Lane

BA227HF

Allotment Road

BA80BY

Valley Road

BA80LF

Bowden Road

BA80QN

St Nicholas Close

DT95BP

Bauntons Orchard

DT95EQ

Station Road

DT95FS

Milborne Gardens

DT95FW

Hanover View

DT95LT

Angel Court

BA80AL

Blackacre Hill

BA80RR

The Mead

BA80BB

Barbary Close

BA80DF

Stowell Hill

BA80JS

Coronation Villas

BA80SF

Marsh Lane

BA98EG

Blackmoor Vale

BA98EJ

Blackmoor Vale

DT95DW

London Road

DT95HF

Wick Road

BA80AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA80BW

Batchpool Lane

BA80LG

West Street

BA80LN

Merthyr Guest Close

BA80SJ

Woodhayes

DT94FY

High Street

DT95DZ

East View

BA80PA

Whitechurch Lane

BA80PP

Shaftesbury Road

DT95BN

Manor Road

DT95EN

Limerick Close

DT95RE

Springfield Road

BA227EL

New Road

BA80ES

Grove Lane

BA80TA

Plott Lane

BA98AN

Anchor Hill

BA98AS

Holton Street

BA98AZ

Hook Lane

BA80BU

Goat Hill Lane

BA80PN

Ash End

BA80RB

High Street

DT95EW

North Street

DT95HW

North Crescent

DT95HH

Furlong Lane

DT94PH

Harvest Lane

DT94PR

Shoredown Lane

DT95BW

Piece Road

DT95EU

Wheathill Close

BA80HB

Blackmore Vale Close

BA80NG

High Street

BA80RD

Victoria Terrace

BA80TD

Shaftesbury Road

BA80BP

Behind Hayes

BA80HW

Westwood Cottages

BA80JQ

High Street

BA80NH

Chapel Lane

BA80SZ

Summerfields

BA98AT

Mount Pleasant

DT94NT

Maperton Road

DT95AF

Lambert Close

BA227HA

Castle Lane

BA227HG

Kember's Hill

BA80JX

East Street

BA80NA

Yenston Hill

BA98AF

Lattiford

DT95DS

The Meads

BA80AA

Charlton Hill

BA80EW

Batchpool Lane

DT94LZ

Charlton Lane

DT95DA

Plover Road

DT95EJ

West View

DT95EX

Wheathill Lane

BA80AX

Templars Barton

DT94NR

Cowpath Lane

DT95BB

Gainsborough

DT95EZ

Wheathill Way

DT95RF

Pud Brook

BA227HD

Rectory Hill

BA98AG

Lattiford

BA98EE

Clapton Lane

DT94NX

Water Lane

DT95BA

Gainsborough

DT95BJ

Newtown

DT94ND

Blackford Way

DT95BG

Combe Hill

DT95ED

Lower Kingsbury

DT95EG

Station Road

DT95FT

Everlanes Close

BA227HQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA227ES

Folly Lane

BA98EB

Clapton Lane

DT94LQ

Blackmoor Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.