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Blackmore Vale

About

Blackmore Vale ward covers a large rural expanse in northern Dorset, centred on the historic market town of Sturminster Newton. The area is characterised by its gently rolling hills, dairy pastures, and the meandering course of the River Stour. Agriculture remains a central part of the local economy and landscape, shaping the pattern of villages and farmland.

The ward includes several smaller parishes such as Marnhull, the reputed 'Marlott' in Thomas Hardy's *Tess of the d'Urbervilles*. This literary connection underscores the area's quintessential Dorset character. The landscape is dotted with traditional stone-built villages, and the ward is known for the annual Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival, celebrating its dairy heritage.

Area overview

On average Blackmore Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackmore Vale is £54,014 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackmore Vale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackmore Vale is home to around 4,502 people, with a population density of about 52.7 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackmore Vale Population

4,502

Population density

52.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.99(-10%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.11(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.22(-35%)

Burglary

4(+44%)

Public order

3.55(-46%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,303

95.6%

Other White

1.82%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.42%

Irish

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Total population: 4,501

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,294

33.15%

Level 3 (A level)

718

18.4%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

581

14.89%

No qualifications

573

14.68%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

407

10.43%

Total 16+ residents: 3,903

Housing

Owns outright

980

49.67%

Owns with a mortgage

477

24.18%

Other social rented

239

12.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

160

8.11%

Other forms of private rent

3.85%

Total households: 1,973

Property prices in Blackmore Vale

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Blackmore Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,206,875.

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 Blackmore Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£495,000	£326,000	£430,000	£667,500	£716,400
Semi-Detached	10	£345,000	£243,600	£330,000	£367,500	£383,750
Terraced	10	£287,500	£199,000	£242,500	£362,500	£472,650

10 years median price trend in Blackmore Vale

All postcodes in Blackmore Vale

DT110HF

Bullocks Lane

DT102ET

Vaile Mead

DT110FN

Blackmore Vale

DT102BU

Huntleys

DT110RU

Blackmore Vale

DT110HH

Blackmore Vale

DT102EL

The Green

DT110RS

Malthouse Cottages

DT102QB

Lydden Vale

DT110RX

Mary Gardens

DT27EE

Blackmore Vale

DT102BB

Holwell Road

DT110QY

Bere Marsh

DT110SY

Holloway Lane

DT110TQ

Gunn Lane

DT102AW

Crate Hill

DT110EX

Blackmore Vale

DT110QR

Blackmore Vale

DT110EQ

Church Walk

DT102DP

Partway Lane

DT110RA

Knapps

DT110SE

Poplar Hill

DT102HZ

Holebrook Lane

DT102HU

Deer Park Cottages

DT102FY

Daisy Meadows

DT110LW

Back Lane

DT110RL

Castle Lane

DT102BA

Holwell Road

DT110EF

Higher Street

DT102JB

Haydon Lane

DT110TT

Oak Court

DT110RY

Castle Avenue

DT102AZ

Ramsbury

DT110RR

Lower Street

DT110QU

Lanchards Lane

DT110FG

Angers Lane

DT110EW

Blackmore Vale

DT27DZ

Duntish View

DT102BH

The Causeway

DT110HB

Blackmore Vale

DT110SW

Toll Bar

DT102QJ

Ridge View

DT110EY

Thickthorn Lane

DT102AP

Zoar Lane

DT110QT

Lanchards

DT110FQ

Blackmore Vale

DT110SL

Church Road

DT110RQ

Higher Street

DT102DD

Woodlands

DT110PL

Castle Avenue

DT110ST

Blackmore Vale

DT110RD

Back Lane

DT110SD

Fippenny Hollow

DT102BQ

West Lane

DT27FL

Meadow Vale

DT110SS

Vale Cottages

DT102BX

Calf Close Lane

DT110RW

Lower Street

DT102DR

Partway Lane

DT110SB

Fairfield Close

DT102JD

Hydes Lane

DT110FR

Blackmore Vale

DT102EQ

Boywood Cottages

DT102EA

Frizzels Hill

DT102EF

Pleck

DT110RB

Shillingstone Lane

DT110SP

The Cross

DT110SF

Blandford Road

DT110FH

Blackmore Vale

DT110FJ

Comerwicke

DT110SZ

White Pit

DT110FS

Blackmore Vale

DT110TG

Wessex Avenue

DT102DW

Ducks Lane

DT102BJ

Burdens

DT102AU

Ridge Drove

DT102EW

Hammond Street

DT110EZ

Zoar Lane

DT27EB

Holwell Road

DT102DS

Churchfoot Lane

DT110TA

White Pit

DT102FG

Holebrook Lane

DT102EP

Wheat Close

DT110TJ

Honeysuckle Gardens

DT110QW

Hodway Lane

DT110RH

Roman Way

DT110QX

Bere Marsh

DT102AX

White Hart Close

DT102AG

Haydon Lane

DT110TS

Fairfield Close

DT102AN

Green Lane

DT102BY

Angers Lane

DT110EL

Ryalls Cross

DT102AS

Gartells

DT110EU

Paradise Row

DT110RG

High Street

DT102AH

Woodrow

DT102DY

Kingston Lane

DT102EH

Hammond Street

DT102QD

De Briane Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Blackmore Vale

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