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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

BA80EL

Grove Lane

DT94NP

Cowpath Lane

BA80LH

Westcombe

DT94PE

Stowell Hill

DT95DL

Chapel Lane

BA98AQ

Lattiford Cottages

DT95DD

Plover Close

DT95DB

Redwing Road

BA227EH

Old Road

BA80AE

Blackmoor Vale

DT94LU

Blackmoor Vale

BA227HF

Allotment Road

BA80EH

Lower Road

BA80QP

Park Road

DT95FW

Hanover View

DT95BG

Combe Hill

DT95EX

Wheathill Lane

BA80EW

Batchpool Lane

BA80LN

Merthyr Guest Close

BA80RF

High Street

BA80RR

The Mead

DT94LH

Blackmoor Vale

BA80RW

Windsor Terrace

BA80LA

Manor Close

BA227EZ

Compton Road

BA80SG

Furge Grove

BA80AH

Blackmoor Vale

DT95AJ

Sansomes Hill

DT94NJ

Sherborne Road

BA80PU

Old Station Gardens

BA80BH

Pear Tree Cottage

BA80QN

St Nicholas Close

BA227EN

The Crescent

BA80RY

Limekiln Lane

DT95AS

Sherborne Road

BA80TE

Shaftesbury Road

DT94NX

Water Lane

BA227ED

Blackford Hollow

DT95BD

Gainsborough

BA80PR

Shaftesbury Road

BA80RH

Stalbridge Road

BA80HF

Slades Hill

BA80JT

West Court

DT95BA

Gainsborough

BA80NG

High Street

BA80JP

The Knapp

BA80QF

Furge Grove

BA227HD

Rectory Hill

BA98AF

Lattiford

DT94LP

Middle Ridge Lane

DT95EZ

Wheathill Way

BA227EB

Blackford Hollow

DT95FA

Wellington Close

BA80SQ

Vale Street

BA98EB

Clapton Lane

BA80AZ

Hillcrest Road

DT94NU

Lester Lane

BA80DS

Foxcombe Lane

BA98EG

Blackmoor Vale

BA80BS

Higher Road

BA80QT

High Street

BA80LQ

Hillcrest Road

BA80TU

Townsend Farm Barton

BA80RJ

Southmead Lane

DT95BP

Bauntons Orchard

BA227EY

Compton Road

DT94NG

Waterloo Crescent

DT95FQ

Lion Drive

BA80RP

Woodhayes

BA80EF

Duck Lane

BA227EQ

Blackmoor Vale

DT94NT

Maperton Road

BA80TQ

Marsh Lane

DT94PA

Cathill Lane

BA80TJ

Grove Lane

DT95FB

Southcombe Gardens

BA98EN

Maperton Road

DT95AH

Blackmoor Vale

BA98AU

Gibbet Road

BA80SY

Meadow Close

BA80BZ

St Marys Way

DT95DN

Brook Street

BA80LL

Combe Hill

BA80HA

Abbey Row

BA80JX

East Street

DT95FX

Crackmore Drive

DT95LT

Angel Court

BA80QH

Ash Walk

BA80QJ

Virginia Close

BA227EF

Blackford Hollow

BA80TN

The Marsh

BA80BA

Wood Lane

DT94LS

Beacon Hill View

DT95JJ

Thimble Lane

BA80AG

Blackmoor Vale

DT95BZ

Victoria Terrace

BA80DP

Higher Road

DT94PH

Harvest Lane

DT94PW

Wick Hill

DT95BN

Manor Road

Data Sources

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