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Downton & Ebble Valley

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About

The Downton & Ebble Valley ward is a large rural area in southern Wiltshire, centred on the historic village of Downton on the River Avon. The landscape is defined by the valleys of the River Ebble and its tributaries, with a mix of farmland, water meadows, and small woodland areas. The ward encompasses several smaller settlements and hamlets scattered across this agricultural terrain.

The area's character is strongly shaped by its chalk stream ecology and water management history, including notable fishing beats. The ward contains a significant portion of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with walking routes along the valley floors and downland. Local governance focuses on the needs of its dispersed communities, from Downton itself to the outlying farms and villages.

Area overview

On average Downton & Ebble Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downton & Ebble Valley is £69,271 per year. There are 4 schools in Downton & Ebble Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Downton & Ebble Valley is home to around 4,968 people, with a population density of about 76.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downton & Ebble Valley Population
4,968
Population density
76.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.56(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.47(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.27(-24%)
Public order
7.05(+8%)
Other theft
5.64(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,544
91.47%
Other White
122
2.46%
Indian
81
1.63%
African
38
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.6%
Total population: 4,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,751
41.78%
Level 3 (A level)
705
16.82%
No qualifications
577
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
509
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
324
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 4,191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
910
42.01%
Owns with a mortgage
637
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
11.91%
Social rents from council
147
6.79%
Other forms of private rent
121
5.59%
Total households: 2,166

Property prices in Downton & Ebble Valley

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Downton & Ebble Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £2,085,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downton & Ebble Valley 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 Downton & Ebble Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£556,000
Flats4£262,500
Semi-Detached22£379,475
Terraced21£372,500

10 years median price trend in Downton & Ebble Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downton & Ebble Valley.

All postcodes in Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53LE

Moot Lane

SP53JX

Moot Close

SP53QZ

The Sidings

SP53PD

Church Leat

SP54PA

Homington Road

SP53FQ

Keeley Close

SP54LG

Willow Mead Close

SP54NF

Homington Road

SP53JN

Saxonhurst

SP53QF

Barford Lane

SP54NJ

Barber's Lane

SP53FP

Bundy Grove

SP53JB

Salisbury Road

SP28QN

Odstock Road

SP54HB

The Old Dairy

SP54HF

Chapel Lane

SP54HA

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LS

Homington Road

SP54NB

Pennings Drove

SP53QE

Barford Lane

SP53NX

Barnaby Close

SP53JF

Gravel Close

SP54HR

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP28BJ

Odstock Road

SP54LX

Shepherds Close

SP53HG

Long Close

SP53LH

Downlands Close

SP54HE

Church Lane

SP53HR

Crossways Close

SP53JY

Castle Meadows

SP54NX

Clearbury Close

SP54NG

Lower Road

SP54NR

Homington Road

SP54JP

Homington Road

SP53LZ

Gravel Close

SP53NQ

Mesh Pond

SP54EE

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53JS

Moot Lane

SP53PH

Natanbury

SP53FZ

Morgan Close

SP53JR

Moot Lane

SP54HX

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53JU

Moot Lane

SP54DZ

Lower Road

SP54LD

Drove Lane

SP54LP

Rockbourne Road

SP54NH

Barbers Lane

SP54NS

Pennings Drove

SP54ED

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HY

Odstock Road

SP53LQ

Squarey Close

SP53ND

The Borough

SP54JX

Marsh Lane

SP54LW

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LQ

The Rookery

SP53PZ

Barford Lane

SP54HD

The Highway

SP53NR

Catherine Crescent

SP54EU

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53PY

Barford Lane

SP53NU

Elizabeth Close

SP28BX

Oaktree Field Caravan Site

SP53NL

Wick Lane

SP54EH

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54EG

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53HW

Breamore Road

SP54LT

Homington Road

SP53JQ

Gravel Close

SP53LY

The Borough

SP53PS

Slab Lane

SP54HL

Warrens Lane

SP54DS

High Road

SP54JR

Homington Road

SP54DY

Lower Road

SP53PE

High Street

SP53PJ

High Street

SP54ND

Homington Road

SP53JE

Salisbury Road

SP53PT

Slab Lane

SP54LB

Drove Close

SP53NW

North Charford Drove

SP53LD

Twynham Close

SP53NN

Wick Lane

SP54DR

Lower Road

SP53QH

Lode Hill

SP53QB

Barford Lane

SP53SW

Weeke Close

SP54NU

Whitesbury Road

SP54LE

Homington Road

SP53JJ

Salisbury Road

SP53PX

Barford Lane

SP53QA

Barford Lane

SP53LJ

Eastman Close

SP53NF

Wick Lane

SP53PU

Barford Lane

SP53LL

Cranbury Close

SP54EJ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53PN

Lode Hill

SP53QN

Hamilton Park

SP54JE

Whitsbury Road

Data Sources

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