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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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 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
Detached46£420,000
Flats4£134,250
Semi-Detached33£277,000
Terraced37£250,000

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

DT94NZ

Charlton Hill

DT94PL

Bramley Close

DT95AQ

High Street

BA80QT

High Street

BA227EA

Quarry Hill

BA80BD

Turnpike Villas

BA80HP

School Lane

DT95EF

Station Road

DT95AZ

Gainsborough

DT95RA

London Road

DT95RB

Brookside

BA227FS

Orchard Lane

BA80BR

Behind Hayes Lane

BA80LJ

Combe Hill

BA80LS

Overcombe

BA80RH

Stalbridge Road

DT95AT

Sherborne Road

DT95ET

North Street

BA227EZ

Compton Road

BA80RS

Furge Lane

BA80TE

Shaftesbury Road

DT95FD

Bazzleways Close

BA80EA

Higher Road

BA80EU

Duck Street

BA80JP

The Knapp

BA80ND

Common Lane

BA98AX

Manor Farm

BA80AS

Landseer

BA80DD

Higher Road

BA80EN

Batchpool Lane

BA80QW

Playfield Close

BA80TF

The Marsh

DT94LU

Blackmoor Vale

DT94NS

North Road

BA98DX

Blackmoor Vale

BA98AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA80AT

Truman Terrace

BA80BQ

Church Street

BA80JF

High Street

BA80PL

Sherborne Road

DT95AS

Sherborne Road

DT95HE

Old Bowden Way

BA80JJ

Yarn Barton

BA80EG

Batchpool Lane

DT95AU

Sherborne Road

DT94NP

Cowpath Lane

DT95AY

Goathill Road

BA80ET

Manor Court

BA80PH

Landshire Lane

DT94NY

Green Lane

DT95EB

Higher Kingsbury

DT95HL

West Hill

BA227EF

Blackford Hollow

BA227HB

Allotment Road

BA80JT

West Court

BA80JU

Vine Grove

BA80NB

Common Lane

BA80QZ

The Cross

BA80RZ

Woodhayes

BA98EN

Maperton Road

BA227EE

Blackford Hollow

BA80BG

Cheriton Street

BA80DQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA80EB

Higher Road

BA80HA

Abbey Row

BA80JL

Brines Orchard

BA80JY

Vine Street

BA80RE

Victoria Gardens

BA80RL

Elizabeth Gardens

BA80TQ

Marsh Lane

DT94PA

Cathill Lane

DT95BL

Manor Road

BA227ED

Blackford Hollow

BA80BL

Cabbage Lane

BA80HD

Church Hill

BA80JG

High Street

BA80LD

Overcombe

BA80RP

Woodhayes

BA80SQ

Vale Street

BA80DL

Higher Road

BA80NQ

High Street

BA98AH

Lattiford

DT95DE

Orchard Walk

DT95DR

East Street

DT95GH

Angels Way

BA80AU

Wessex Court

BA80DN

High Road

BA80EE

Lower Road

BA98EQ

Clapton Lane

DT95BX

Prankerds Road

DT95EP

North Street

DT95FU

Gainsborough

DT95AW

Higher Gunville

DT95DG

High Street

BA80DE

Cabbage Lane

BA80LE

Bowden Road

BA80PF

Bowden Lane

BA80PR

Shaftesbury Road

BA98EF

Maperton Ridge

DT94LW

Middle Ridge Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.