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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

DT27RU

Orchard Close

DT27LF

Barton Farm

DT27QS

South View

DT95QW

Kennels Lane

DT27NF

Chalk Valleys

DT27FP

Giant Close

DT110DQ

Duck Street

DT27AJ

Dorchester Road

DT27PY

Chalk Valleys

DT27JY

Wills Lane

DT27TU

Chalk Valleys

DT27NB

Chalk Valleys

DT27LD

Acreman Street

DT27LZ

Pound Lane

DT27TE

Rectory Road

DT27QF

Kirby Cottages

DT27TD

High Street

DT27DB

Factory Lane

DT27BP

Hilling Lane

DT27AL

Acreman Street

DT29NU

Dorchester Road

DT27QG

Wightman's Orchard

DT27FA

Lydden Meadow

DT27DJ

Bookham Lane

DT27JW

Back Lane

DT27RA

Smiths Lane

DT27JZ

Springfield

DT27JE

The Maltings

DT27PZ

Chalk Valleys

DT27UJ

Badger Lane

DT27SZ

Bourne Drove

DT95QP

Chalk Valleys

DT29NY

Waterside Lane

DT27QN

Courtyard Cottages

DT27QX

Church Lane

DT27SB

Manor Close

DT27RT

Holcombe Mead

DT110DE

The Knapp

DT29PG

Marrs Cross

DT27DD

Spring Grove

DT27SJ

Old Sherborne Road

DT27NJ

Robins Gardens

DT27AE

Fry's Lane

DT27QL

Northover Close

DT27RX

Tullons Lane

DT27LP

Greenways

DT27JP

Chescombe

DT27JL

Piddle Lane

DT27LB

Mill Lane

DT27TL

Chalk Valleys

DT27NE

Jock's Hill

DT27LY

Middle Street

DT29NX

East Street

DT27PJ

Cothayes Drove

DT27JH

Abbey Court

DT27PD

Hartfoot Lane

DT110DG

Duck Street

DT27AY

Lanes Cottage

DT27AX

Sandy Lane

DT27NY

Cross Lanes

DT29PJ

Waterside Walk

DT102EJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27QA

Chalk Valleys

DT27TF

Paynes Close

DT27QT

High Street

DT27PS

Fairside

DT27RG

Drake's Lane

DT27LX

Middle Street

DT110DB

Church Row

DT27DF

Chalk Valleys

DT27AT

Sandy Lane

DT27AF

Fry's Lane

DT27LS

Riverside Close

DT27UE

Whites Close

DT27NN

Callway Lane

DT27PE

Hartfoot Lane

DT27RP

Bookham Lane

DT27NT

Streetway Lane

DT27PB

Chalk Valleys

DT27FS

Brook Green

DT27GZ

Swan Lane

DT27NW

Chalk Valleys

DT27RN

Chalk Valleys

DT27TW

Cosmore Drove

DT29NZ

Three Acres

DT110BY

Bramblecombe Lane

DT27NU

Streetway Lane

DT27DU

Factory Lane

DT27LE

Chescombe Close

DT27GU

The Folly

DT27PG

Hartfoot Lane

DT110DN

Cuckoo Lane

DT27DH

St Thomas Cottages

DT110DD

Church Row

DT27BS

Hylands

DT27JT

Sydling Road

DT27TG

Rectory Road

DT27SX

Church Hill

DT27AQ

Church Lane

DT27DW

Castle Lane

Data Sources

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