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Chalk Valleys

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chalk Valleys Population

4,788

Population density

29.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,543

94.92%

Other White

119

2.49%

Irish

0.56%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.46%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.4%

Total population: 4,786

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£597,500	£359,250	£485,000	£718,750	£1,110,000
Semi-Detached	15	£342,500	£285,000	£321,750	£424,750	£481,500
Terraced	11	£290,000	£210,000	£227,500	£357,500	£440,000

10 years median price trend in Chalk Valleys

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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