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Chalk Valleys

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About

Chalk Valleys ward encompasses a stretch of the Dorset countryside directly north of Dorchester. The landscape is defined by its rolling chalk downland, dry valleys, and agricultural land. Settlements within the ward are typically small, rural villages such as Sydling St Nicholas and Cerne Abbas, which serve as focal points for the surrounding farming communities.

The area is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A prominent and ancient figure is cut into the hillside above one of the villages, overlooking the valley. The local economy is closely tied to farming, with some tourism drawn to the historic villages and walking routes along the chalk ridges.

Area overview

On average Chalk Valleys has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalk Valleys is £56,852 per year. There are 4 schools in Chalk Valleys: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chalk Valleys is home to around 4,788 people, with a population density of about 29.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chalk Valleys Population
4,788
Population density
29.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.61(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.89(+6%)
Other theft
5.85(+4%)
Public order
4.39(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,543
94.92%
Other White
119
2.49%
Irish
27
0.56%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
22
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.4%
Total population: 4,786

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,643
40%
Level 3 (A level)
652
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
14%
No qualifications
521
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
375
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 4,108

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
48.7%
Owns with a mortgage
481
22.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
13.12%
Other social rented
173
8.2%
Other forms of private rent
110
5.21%
Total households: 2,111

Property prices in Chalk Valleys

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Chalk Valleys area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chalk Valleys in the 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 Chalk Valleys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£560,000
Flats1£250,000
Semi-Detached16£327,500
Terraced9£330,000

10 years median price trend in Chalk Valleys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalk Valleys.

All postcodes in Chalk Valleys

DT27TH

Mullett's Drove

DT27RB

Chalk Valleys

DT110DQ

Duck Street

DT27PB

Chalk Valleys

DT27TW

Cosmore Drove

DT27NB

Chalk Valleys

DT27RL

Chalk Valleys

DT27SY

Chalk Valleys

DT27FP

Giant Close

DT27JW

Back Lane

DT27QB

Streetway Lane

DT27QY

Church Lane

DT29NU

Dorchester Road

DT27PD

Hartfoot Lane

DT27TD

High Street

DT27QW

Chalk Valleys

DT27SB

Manor Close

DT110DE

The Knapp

DT27LP

Greenways

DT27PG

Hartfoot Lane

DT27LU

Church Street

DT27NL

Hillview Cottages

DT27GZ

Swan Lane

DT27JE

The Maltings

DT29SY

Church Hill View

DT27AQ

Church Lane

DT27AU

Sandy Lane

DT29NR

Magiston Cottages

DT27DJ

Bookham Lane

DT27NU

Streetway Lane

DT27NX

Streetway Lane

DT27QE

Chalk Valleys

DT27TN

Church Lane

DT27NW

Chalk Valleys

DT27PF

Hartfoot Lane

DT27QA

Chalk Valleys

DT27RW

Main Road

DT27TQ

London Close

DT27AW

Chalk Valleys

DT29PB

High Street

DT95QN

Kennels Lane

DT27BT

Court Farm Cottages

DT27NT

Streetway Lane

DT27QF

Kirby Cottages

DT29PD

High Street

DT27TU

Chalk Valleys

DT29NS

Dorchester Road

DT27QL

Northover Close

DT27TB

Church Hill

DT27SX

Church Hill

DT27TY

Hartfoot Close

DT110DN

Cuckoo Lane

DT27GT

Barton Lodge Gardens

DT27JT

Sydling Road

DT27NP

Chalk Valleys

DT27RX

Tullons Lane

DT29PG

Marrs Cross

DT27AZ

Chalk Valleys

DT27NY

Cross Lanes

DT27UE

Whites Close

DT29TP

Back Lane

DT27AP

Sandy Lane

DT27FF

Chalk Valleys

DT27LZ

Pound Lane

DT27SJ

Old Sherborne Road

DT27RR

Boldacre

DT27RT

Holcombe Mead

DT27AR

Sandy Lane

DT27LX

Middle Street

DT27LY

Middle Street

DT27UA

Enterprise Park

DT27AT

Sandy Lane

DT27AL

Acreman Street

DT27BS

Hylands

DT27DW

Castle Lane

DT27QX

Church Lane

DT27PX

Aller Green

DT27RJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27TE

Rectory Road

DT29PQ

Chalk Valleys

DT27GY

Abbey Street

DT27AF

Fry's Lane

DT27FW

Chalk Valleys

DT27GD

Simsay Fields

DT27PT

Brightsmead

DT27TX

Northover Close

DT27BY

Bels Court

DT27NZ

Cross Lanes

DT27TJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27NJ

Robins Gardens

DT27UD

Orchid Farm

DT27AN

Acreman Street

DT27FA

Lydden Meadow

DT29PA

Church Lane

DT27BP

Hilling Lane

DT27RF

Drake's Lane

DT27DL

Bookham Lane

DT27JU

Acreman Close

DT27QR

Banks Cottages

DT27AH

Chalk Valleys

Data Sources

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