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Blackmoor Vale

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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackmoor Vale Population

9,204

Population density

99.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,738

94.96%

Other White

233

2.53%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

Irish

0.35%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.33%

Total population: 9,202

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£420,000	£211,875	£340,000	£531,250	£909,000
Flats	4	£134,250	£113,150	£125,750	£141,875	£152,375
Semi-Detached	33	£277,000	£198,000	£229,950	£300,000	£426,000
Terraced	37	£250,000	£139,400	£195,000	£285,000	£332,000

10 years median price trend in Blackmoor Vale

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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