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Blackmoor Vale

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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

DT95DP

London Road

DT95AN

Bathwell Lane

BA80JF

High Street

DT95EW

North Street

DT95HL

West Hill

DT95RD

Cannon Court Mews

DT94PG

Blackford Road

DT94PD

Hanglands Lane

BA227ET

Chapel Road

DT95BS

South View Road

DT95BL

Manor Road

BA80JD

High Street

BA80ND

Common Lane

DT94PQ

The Knapp

BA80HW

Westwood Cottages

BA98EW

Maperton Road

BA80RN

Furge Lane

BA80JH

Yarn Barton

BA80JB

High Street

BA80QG

Ash Walk

BA80BE

Barbary Close

DT95BT

Wick Road

BA80HQ

Church Hill

BA80LT

Warwick Close

DT95BH

Newtown

DT94PR

Shoredown Lane

DT94LR

Queens Court

BA80EJ

Batchpool Lane

DT95HA

Wheathill Way

DT95LS

West Hill

DT95HD

Shoredown Lane

DT94NR

Cowpath Lane

DT94LJ

Sherborne Road

DT94NZ

Charlton Hill

DT95ET

North Street

BA80JQ

High Street

BA227EE

Blackford Hollow

BA227FX

Blackford Hollow

DT95HH

Furlong Lane

BA80AR

Lower Cheriton Lane

BA80AU

Wessex Court

DT95BJ

Newtown

BA80DD

Higher Road

DT94PL

Bramley Close

BA80AL

Blackacre Hill

DT95EH

Station Road

BA80DF

Stowell Hill

BA227FS

Orchard Lane

BA80HE

Slades Hill

BA80RB

High Street

BA80BX

Lower Road

BA227HG

Kember's Hill

BA80ED

Houndsmill

BA98AZ

Hook Lane

BA80TS

Townsend Green

DT95EE

Court Lane

BA227HE

Church Hill

BA80SH

Woodhayes

BA80ES

Grove Lane

BA80EG

Batchpool Lane

BA227EX

Chapel Road

BA80BN

Brookside

BA80JY

Vine Street

DT95AD

Brook Street

DT95DA

Plover Road

BA80SZ

Summerfields

BA80PT

Shaftesbury Road

BA80TT

Townsend Green

BA80LD

Overcombe

BA80LB

Bowden Road

BA80PQ

Bowden

DT95HG

Wick Road

BA80AT

Truman Terrace

DT95BW

Piece Road

DT95DG

High Street

BA80SW

Blackmoor Lane

BA80JS

Coronation Villas

DT95EG

Station Road

DT94NS

North Road

DT94LX

Beacon Lane

BA80JW

Temple Lane

BA80PG

Bowden

DT94NN

Level Lane

DT95DF

High Street

BA80BP

Behind Hayes

DT95DW

London Road

DT95AY

Goathill Road

BA80RS

Furge Lane

DT95DE

Orchard Walk

BA80JL

Brines Orchard

BA80QB

Ash Walk

BA80RU

Woodhayes

BA80PP

Shaftesbury Road

BA98EF

Maperton Ridge

BA80EN

Batchpool Lane

DT95GB

Streamside Walk

DT102SB

Landshire Lane

BA98ED

Clapton Lane

BA80QE

Church Street

BA98EQ

Clapton Lane

Data Sources

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