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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

BA80NF

High Street

BA80AY

Church Farm Place

DT95AG

High Street

DT95EB

Higher Kingsbury

BA80AP

Blackacre Hill

BA98AX

Manor Farm

BA80PW

Ash End

DT95DQ

High Street

BA80JJ

Yarn Barton

BA80NJ

Whitechurch Lane

BA98AH

Lattiford

BA80SP

Brook Lane

BA98EA

Elliscombe Park

DT95AE

Higher Kingsbury

BA80BQ

Church Street

BA80JE

High Street

BA80TG

Henstridge Trading Estate

DT94NL

Cowpath Lane

DT95HE

Old Bowden Way

DT95AP

Lower Gunville

DT95RB

Brookside

BA80RE

Victoria Gardens

DT95GA

Old Tannery Way

DT95BY

Bauntons Close

DT94NQ

Southdown

BA80DN

High Road

BA98AR

Gibbet Road

DT95FR

Wheathill Lane

BA227HB

Allotment Road

BA80HB

Blackmore Vale Close

DT95BU

Orchard Road

BA80BD

Turnpike Villas

BA98AL

New Villas

BA80AB

Cheriton Hill

DT94PB

High Street

DT95DS

The Meads

DT95EN

Limerick Close

BA80RA

High Street

DT95AZ

Gainsborough

BA80PL

Sherborne Road

BA98AW

Holton Street

BA98AY

Hook Lane

BA80RQ

Towns End

BA80JZ

Vine Street

DT95FD

Bazzleways Close

BA80SL

Woodhayes

BA80PH

Landshire Lane

BA80SJ

Woodhayes

DT95FY

Vartenham Close

BA227FG

Chapel Road

BA80SR

Marsh Lane

DT94NH

Milborne Port Road

DT94LW

Middle Ridge Lane

BA80SE

Steelwell Lane

BA80DE

Cabbage Lane

DT95AW

Higher Gunville

BA80DH

Throop Road

DT94NF

Honeysuckle Court

DT95AT

Sherborne Road

BA80BU

Goat Hill Lane

BA80PB

Bowden Lane

BA80JG

High Street

BA80DB

Marley Cage

DT95AX

Sherborne Road

DT95AQ

High Street

BA80SN

Blackmoor Lane

BA80JN

High Street

BA227ER

Chapel Road

BA80JA

High Street

BA80LJ

Combe Hill

DT94NY

Green Lane

BA80BT

Goathill Lane

BA80HR

Throop Road

DT94NW

Warren Close

DT95GH

Angels Way

BA80NA

Yenston Hill

DT95BX

Prankerds Road

BA80PN

Ash End

BA98EE

Clapton Lane

DT95HW

North Crescent

BA80HP

School Lane

BA80NQ

High Street

DT95AU

Sherborne Road

DT95HF

Wick Road

BA80PJ

Bowden Lane

BA80DJ

Blackmoor Vale

BA80TH

Camp Road

BA80TB

Park Lane

DT95FN

Wilson Close

DT95DH

South Street

BA227EW

Hicknoll Cottages

DT95BE

Combe Hill

BA80BG

Cheriton Street

BA80QQ

Ash Walk

BA80AS

Landseer

BA80AX

Templars Barton

BA80SA

Stalbridge Road

DT95DZ

East View

DT95EA

Paddock Walk

BA80AN

Grove Lane

Data Sources

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