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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

DT27LS

Riverside Close

DT27PJ

Cothayes Drove

DT27QQ

Wightman's Orchard

DT27RS

Chalk Valleys

DT27TF

Paynes Close

DT110DG

Duck Street

DT27ND

High Street

DT27NN

Callway Lane

DT27RD

Chalk Valleys

DT29PE

Waterside Lane

DT29RG

Cutlers Close

DT110DF

The Knapp

DT27BW

Chalk Valleys

DT27JJ

Piddle Lane

DT27JY

Wills Lane

DT27RA

Smiths Lane

DT27RQ

Chalk Valleys

DT27TR

Chalk Valleys

DT27PE

Hartfoot Lane

DT27PP

Brightsmead

DT27QN

Courtyard Cottages

DT29NY

Waterside Lane

DT27AX

Sandy Lane

DT27DS

Factory Lane

DT27PN

Sellars Villas

DT27RG

Drake's Lane

DT27TG

Rectory Road

DT27AS

Sandy Lane

DT27DN

Rew Lane

DT27PW

Ansty Cross Cottages

DT27RE

Chalk Valleys

DT27TZ

Chalk Valleys

DT27UJ

Badger Lane

DT27AE

Fry's Lane

DT27AY

Lanes Cottage

DT27QZ

Church Lane

DT27TS

Alton Lane

DT27BQ

Stevens Walk

DT27DU

Factory Lane

DT27FT

Brookfields Meadow

DT29NT

Dorchester Road

DT27BZ

Alington Cottages

DT27FS

Brook Green

DT27GU

The Folly

DT27PA

Cross Lanes

DT27BU

Providence Row

DT27PQ

Paradise Row

DT29PF

Orchard Close

DT27DD

Spring Grove

DT27LF

Barton Farm

DT27PS

Fairside

DT29NX

East Street

DT95QW

Kennels Lane

DT27BN

Ford Down Lane

DT27LR

Follet Close

DT27NQ

Chalk Valleys

DT110DB

Church Row

DT27DP

Chalk Valleys

DT27QH

New Cottages

DT27AJ

Dorchester Road

DT27LA

Duck Street

DT27LW

Warren Hill

DT27PZ

Chalk Valleys

DT29NZ

Three Acres

DT27DF

Chalk Valleys

DT27JX

Acreman Street

DT27NA

Pound Lane

DT27LD

Acreman Street

DT27RN

Chalk Valleys

DT95QL

Kennels Lane

DT27LB

Mill Lane

DT27PR

Hollow Cottage

DT29WQ

Broadridge Views

DT95QP

Chalk Valleys

DT27BH

Landscombe Vale

DT27QJ

Kellaway Cottages

DT27QS

South View

DT27QT

High Street

DT27RP

Bookham Lane

DT29TH

Greyhound Yard

DT27DA

Majors Common

DT27DR

Factory Lane

DT27JG

Long Street

DT27JR

The Folly

DT27PY

Chalk Valleys

DT27GW

Abbots Meadow

DT27JN

Abbots Walk

DT29PW

Haydon Lane

DT27JZ

Springfield

DT27QG

Wightman's Orchard

DT27JS

Dorchester Road

DT27TL

Chalk Valleys

DT29PJ

Waterside Walk

DT110BY

Bramblecombe Lane

DT110DD

Church Row

DT27DH

St Thomas Cottages

DT27NE

Jock's Hill

DT27NS

Chalk Valleys

DT27PU

Pleck Lane

DT27TP

London Row

Data Sources

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