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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£281,250
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £385K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £281,250 (about £298 per square foot) in Blackmoor Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £835,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmoor Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£406,250£316
Semi-Detached36£267,500£304
Terraced40£241,500£286
Flats6£125,750£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackmoor Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£112,500£215,000£197,000
2017£343,500£122,750£220,000£205,000
2018£351,425£135,000£230,000£169,950
2019£355,000£122,000£235,500£195,000
2020£420,500£137,500£241,000£210,000
2021£428,750£139,000£257,500£237,500
2022£525,250£122,000£290,750£248,000
2023£476,000£151,500£280,000£225,000
2024£447,500£142,500£272,500£223,250
2025£420,000£146,250£275,000£251,500
2026£385,000£125,750£257,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£177£241£208
2017£269£219£231£234
2018£280£224£226£216
2019£264£197£241£228
2020£287£183£268£234
2021£296£210£282£237
2022£332£254£324£273
2023£338£206£321£274
2024£345£204£289£252
2025£305£205£300£280
2026£339£199£332£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackmoor Vale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackmoor Vale ward.

Local councillors

Hayward Burt

Blackmoor Vale - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Blackmoor Vale

BA80DQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA80BR

Behind Hayes Lane

BA227HA

Castle Lane

DT94PF

Manor Close

BA80AF

Casterbridge Place

DT95BQ

Combe Hill

BA80TD

Shaftesbury Road

DT95DU

The Old Road

BA80DL

Higher Road

DT95HN

Henning Way

BA80RX

Woodhayes

BA80LG

West Street

BA98AG

Lattiford

DT95FE

Gascoigne Place

BA80DR

Coldhills Lane

DT95ER

Glovers Close

BA80NE

Sally Lovells Lane

BA98DX

Blackmoor Vale

DT94LQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA80QA

Ash Walk

DT95ES

Limerick Villas

BA80RT

Centenary Gardens

DT94FY

High Street

DT95RA

London Road

DT94LZ

Charlton Lane