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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

DT110SR

Randels

DT110RJ

Castle Lane

DT27DY

Hilltop Cottages

DT102AR

Back Lane

DT102DX

The Green

DT110EH

Church Lane

DT102TA

Homemead

DT102BG

Blackrow Lane

DT110TF

Lanchards Lane

DT27HU

Meadow Vale

DT110FF

Old Dairy

DT110SJ

Everetts Lane

DT110RF

The Cross

DT110HD

Blackmore Vale

DT110QZ

Cookswell

DT102ER

The Orchard

DT102ES

The Old Dairy Farm

DT110TY

Hambledon Row

DT102EE

Wonston

DT102ED

Droop

DT110HE

Manor Farm Cottages

DT110RE

Greenhayes

DT102AF

Blackmore Vale

DT102FF

Drum Lane

DT110TE

Brodham Way

DT102EG

Pleck

DT102AQ

Woodrow

DT110TX

Augustan Avenue

DT110TR

Bowey

DT102DT

Back Lane

DT102DU

Hill View

DT110TZ

Okeford Row

DT110RN

Lower Street

DT102DF

Church View

DT110SQ

Blandford Road

DT110SA

St Patricks Industrial Estate

DT110TU

Station Road

DT110ES

Blackmore Vale

DT27UG

Halsey Green

DT27EA

Cannings Court Lane

DT102AL

Home Farm Cottages

DT110FL

Fitzpaine Avenue

DT102AY

The Coppice

DT110HA

Park Gate

DT102AJ

Blackmore Vale

DT102DZ

Kingston Lane

DT102EB

Pidney

DT102EN

Quar Close

DT110TW

Augustan Avenue

DT110ER

Blackmore Vale

DT110PH

Seymer Close

DT102AT

Gartells

DT110RP

Darknoll Lane

DT110ET

Blackmore Vale

DT102BE

Broad Common Cottages

DT102JA

Holebrook Lane

DT110SX

Townsend

DT110TB

Coombe Road

DT27DX

Factory Lane

DT110TP

Nether Mead

DT102HX

Platts

DT110RT

The Common

DT102DE

Holwell Road

DT110TL

Spencer Gardens

DT110SG

Blandford Road

DT110QS

Little Lane

DT110QP

Blandford Road

DT110EJ

Leigh

DT110EG

Belchalwell Street

DT110RZ

Blackmore Vale

DT102FE

Pidney Green

DT110TH

Schelin Way

DT27ED

Blackmore Vale

DT110TD

Pepper Hill

DT102FZ

Blackmore Vale

DT110SH

Playcross

DT110SU

Stour Close

DT110EN

Belchalwell Street

DT102HY

Old Orchard Close

DT110EP

Blackmore Vale

DT102BL

Beaulieu Close

DT110SN

Hine Town Lane

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

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Housing

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