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Chalk Valleys

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
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

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

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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Chalk Valleys area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached25£510,000
Flats1£250,000
Semi-Detached16£325,000
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

DT27AH

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27RS

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27LS

Duck Street

DT27ND

Church Street

DT27NN

Callway Lane

DT27PJ

Cothayes Drove

DT27QQ

Wightman's Orchard

DT27TF

Paynes Close

DT29PE

Back Lane

DT29RG

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT110DF

The Knapp

DT27BW

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27JJ

Piddle Lane

DT27JY

Wills Lane

DT27PE

Hartfoot Lane

DT27PP

Brightsmead

DT27QN

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27RA

Smith's Lane

DT27RQ

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27TR

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29NY

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27RG

Drake's Lane

DT27AS

Sandy Lane

DT27AX

Sandy Lane

DT27DN

Rew Lane

DT27DS

Factory Lane

DT27PN

Cothayes Drove

DT27TG

Rectory Road

DT27RE

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27AE

Fry's Lane

DT27AY

Sandy Lane

DT27PW

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT27QZ

Church Lane

DT27TS

Alton Lane

DT27TZ

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27UJ

Badger Lane

DT27BQ

Major's Common

DT27BZ

Major's Common

DT27DU

Factory Lane

DT27FS

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27FT

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27GU

The Folly

DT27PA

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29NT

Dorchester Road

DT27BU

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27LF

The Folly

DT27PQ

Cothayes Drove

DT27PS

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT29NX

Church Hill View

DT29PF

Orchard Close

DT95QW

Kennels Lane

DT27BN

Ford Down Lane

DT27DD

Spring Grove

DT27LR

Church Street

DT27NQ

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT110DB

Church Row

DT27AJ

Dorchester Road

DT27DP

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27LA

Duck Street

DT27LW

Warren Hill

DT27PZ

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27QH

Tullon's Lane

DT29NZ

Three Acres

DT27DF

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27JX

Acreman Street

DT27LD

Acreman Street

DT27NA

Pound Lane

DT27RN

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27TH

Mullett's Drove

DT95QL

Kennels Lane

DT27DA

Major's Common

DT27DR

Factory Lane

DT27JG

Abbey Court

DT27JR

The Folly

DT27LB

Mill Lane

DT27PR

Pleck Lane

DT27PY

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT29WQ

Broadridge View

DT95QP

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27BH

Landscombe Vale

DT27GW

Abbots Meadow

DT27JN

Abbots Meadow

DT27QJ

Tullon's Lane

DT27QS

South View

DT27QT

High Street

DT27RP

Bookham Lane

DT29PW

Haydon Lane

DT29TH

Greyhound Yard

DT27JS

Acreman Street

DT27JZ

Srringfield

DT27QG

Wightman's Orchard

DT27TL

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29PJ

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27NS

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT110BY

Bramblecombe Lane

DT110DD

Church Row

DT27DE

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27DH

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27JL

Piddle Lane

DT27JQ

Abbey Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.