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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 49 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

5/10

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

30.88(-6%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.33(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.55(-15%)

Vehicle crime

3.33(+14%)

Burglary

3.11(+14%)

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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Blackmore Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £718,000.

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 Blackmore Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£565,000	£328,500	£435,000	£673,125	£709,250
Flats	1	£155,000	£155,000	£155,000	£155,000	£155,000
Semi-Detached	14	£358,500	£229,500	£330,000	£381,250	£447,600
Terraced	7	£355,000	£196,000	£250,000	£424,000	£494,900

10 years median price trend in Blackmore Vale

All postcodes in Blackmore Vale

DT102EF

Pleck

DT110EG

Belchalwell Street

DT110RR

Lower Street

DT102BU

Huntleys

DT110RY

Castle Avenue

DT110SE

Poplar Hill

DT110TY

Hambledon Row

DT102AX

White Hart Close

DT102EP

Wheat Close

DT110ER

Blackmore Vale

DT110RG

High Street

DT102QJ

Ridge View

DT110HB

Blackmore Vale

DT110RX

Mary Gardens

DT102AP

Zoar Lane

DT102AW

Crate Hill

DT102BH

The Causeway

DT102JD

Hydes Lane

DT110EJ

Leigh

DT110QT

Lanchards

DT110FS

Blackmore Vale

DT110TT

Oak Court

DT110HD

Blackmore Vale

DT110RQ

Higher Street

DT110TU

Station Road

DT102DF

Church View

DT102ES

The Old Dairy Farm

DT110TE

Brodham Way

DT110EW

Blackmore Vale

DT102AN

Green Lane

DT102BX

Calf Close Lane

DT102HZ

Holebrook Lane

DT110PH

Seymer Close

DT110TB

Coombe Road

DT27DX

Factory Lane

DT102AR

Back Lane

DT110ET

Blackmore Vale

DT27DY

Hilltop Cottages

DT102HY

Old Orchard Close

DT110SS

Vale Cottages

DT110TQ

Gunn Lane

DT110TJ

Honeysuckle Gardens

DT110ST

Blackmore Vale

DT110SJ

Everetts Lane

DT110RD

Back Lane

DT102BB

Holwell Road

DT102HU

Deer Park Cottages

DT110EL

Ryalls Cross

DT110EY

Thickthorn Lane

DT102DU

Hill View

DT102FZ

Blackmore Vale

DT110RH

Roman Way

DT110TS

Fairfield Close

DT110QZ

Cookswell

DT110SN

Hine Town Lane

DT110RN

Lower Street

DT102DY

Kingston Lane

DT110TP

Nether Mead

DT102DW

Ducks Lane

DT110PL

Castle Avenue

DT27UG

Halsey Green

DT102AT

Gartells

DT102FF

Drum Lane

DT110EQ

Church Walk

DT110FL

Fitzpaine Avenue

DT102DE

Holwell Road

DT102DX

The Green

DT110SL

Church Road

DT102AU

Ridge Drove

DT102BQ

West Lane

DT110EN

Belchalwell Street

DT110HA

Park Gate

DT110SF

Blandford Road

DT102BE

Broad Common Cottages

DT110ES

Blackmore Vale

DT110FJ

Comerwicke

DT110TD

Pepper Hill

DT102AZ

Ramsbury

DT102DR

Partway Lane

DT102ED

Droop

DT102QD

De Briane Close

DT110TR

Bowey

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

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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