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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 51 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
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
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
26.94(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.15(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(+13%)
Other theft
4.8(-15%)
Vehicle crime
2.92(+1%)
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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 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
Detached30£597,500
Semi-Detached15£342,500
Terraced11£290,000

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

DT27TZ

Chalk Valleys

DT29NT

Dorchester Road

DT27JX

Acreman Street

DT29PF

Orchard Close

DT27RE

Chalk Valleys

DT27RJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27QQ

Wightman's Orchard

DT29PB

High Street

DT27NL

Hillview Cottages

DT29PH

Chalk Valleys

DT29TP

Back Lane

DT27NX

Streetway Lane

DT27BQ

Stevens Walk

DT27LA

Duck Street

DT27DG

Chalk Valleys

DT27UA

Enterprise Park

DT27DR

Factory Lane

DT27GY

Abbey Street

DT27TH

Mullett's Drove

DT27RL

Chalk Valleys

DT29WQ

Broadridge Views

DT27BJ

Crowthrone Lane

DT27TN

Church Lane

DT27TS

Alton Lane

DT27LT

Pound Lane

DT27TP

London Row

DT27GW

Abbots Meadow

DT27AH

Chalk Valleys

DT27PX

Aller Green

DT27JF

Long Street

DT27QP

Sun Lane

DT27SY

Chalk Valleys

DT27AW

Chalk Valleys

DT27JR

The Folly

DT27NA

Pound Lane

DT95QL

Kennels Lane

DT27AN

Acreman Street

DT27BH

Landscombe Vale

DT27BU

Providence Row

DT27QB

Streetway Lane

DT27LR

Follet Close

DT27QE

Chalk Valleys

DT29PQ

Chalk Valleys

DT27BZ

Alington Cottages

DT27RF

Drake's Lane

DT27DT

Factory Lane

DT27BT

Court Farm Cottages

DT27AP

Sandy Lane

DT27NS

Chalk Valleys

DT27DN

Rew Lane

DT27PR

Hollow Cottage

DT29RG

Cutlers Close

DT27JQ

Abbey Street

DT27RR

Boldacre

DT95QN

Kennels Lane

DT27PL

Old Fox Cottages

DT27AU

Sandy Lane

DT27LU

Church Street

DT27DS

Factory Lane

DT29PW

Haydon Lane

DT27JS

Dorchester Road

DT27LW

Warren Hill

DT27TJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27NZ

Cross Lanes

DT27PP

Brightsmead

DT27AZ

Chalk Valleys

DT27PF

Hartfoot Lane

DT27DA

Majors Common

DT27PQ

Paradise Row

DT27DE

Chalk Valleys

DT27TR

Chalk Valleys

DT27FW

Chalk Valleys

DT27QY

Church Lane

DT27FN

Chalk Valleys

DT27RQ

Chalk Valleys

DT27QZ

Church Lane

DT27DP

Chalk Valleys

DT27RW

Main Road

DT27JJ

Piddle Lane

DT27GT

Barton Lodge Gardens

DT27BY

Bels Court

DT27RD

Chalk Valleys

DT27FQ

Ripp's Lane

DT27JU

Acreman Close

DT29NR

Magiston Cottages

DT27QJ

Kellaway Cottages

DT27NP

Chalk Valleys

DT27RB

Chalk Valleys

DT27QH

New Cottages

DT27BL

Hilling Lane

DT27NR

Drakes Lane

DT29TH

Greyhound Yard

DT27RS

Chalk Valleys

DT27PH

Cothayes Drove

DT29SY

Church Hill View

DT27TB

Church Hill

DT27TX

Northover Close

DT27PA

Cross Lanes

DT27UD

Orchid Farm

DT27AR

Sandy Lane

Data Sources

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