Chalk Valleys is a rural ward in Dorset, known for its rolling chalk downlands and agricultural landscapes. The area is characterised by open fields, small villages, and scattered farmsteads, with a strong connection to traditional farming practices. The chalk geology supports a mix of arable farming and livestock grazing, shaping the local economy and environment.
The ward includes several historic villages, such as Fontmell Magna and Compton Abbas, which feature stone cottages and parish churches. The landscape is crossed by quiet country lanes and footpaths, including sections of the Wessex Ridgeway long-distance trail. Chalk Valleys offers a quiet, countryside setting with limited development, preserving its rural character. The area is also known for its wildlife, particularly chalk grassland species.
On average Chalk Valleys has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Chalk Valleys is £51,278 per year. There are 4 schools in Chalk Valleys: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Chalk Valleys area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,200,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £560,000; semi-detached at £325,000; terraced at £323,000; flats at £250,000.
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Acreman Street
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Lydden Meadow
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Robins Garden
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Hilling Lane
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Bookham Lane
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Acreman Close
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High Street
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Drake's Lane
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Duck Street
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Cothayes Drove
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Duck Street
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Church Street
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Callway Lane
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Wightman's Orchard
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Paynes Close
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Back Lane
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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The Knapp
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Piddle Lane
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Wills Lane
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Hartfoot Lane
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Brightsmead
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Smith's Lane
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Sandy Lane
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Sandy Lane
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Rew Lane
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Factory Lane
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Cothayes Drove
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Drake's Lane
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Rectory Road
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Fry's Lane
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Sandy Lane
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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Church Lane
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Alton Lane
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Badger Lane
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Major's Common
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Major's Common
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Factory Lane
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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The Folly
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Dorchester Road
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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The Folly
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Cothayes Drove
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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Church Hill View
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Orchard Close
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Kennels Lane
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Spring Grove
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Ford Down Lane
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Church Street
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Church Row
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Dorchester Road
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Duck Street
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Warren Hill
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Tullon's Lane
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Three Acres
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Acreman Street
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Acreman Street
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Pound Lane
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Mullett's Drove
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Kennels Lane
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Major's Common
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Factory Lane
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The Folly
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Abbey Court
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Mill Lane
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Pleck Lane
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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Broadridge View
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Landscombe Vale
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Abbots Meadow
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Abbots Meadow
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Tullon's Lane
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South View
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High Street
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Bookham Lane
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Haydon Lane
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Greyhound Yard
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Wightman's Orchard