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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
25.97(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.08(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+64%)
Public order
6.64(+1%)
Burglary
6.04(+121%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £391,000 in Downton & Ebble Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,667 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
Detached29£515,000
Flats3£240,000
Semi-Detached19£365,000
Terraced15£385,000

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

SP53NL

Wick Lane

SP53HJ

The Headlands

SP54HX

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53QP

Witherington Road

SP53QX

Witherington Road

SP54JE

Whitsbury Road

SP54NH

Barbers Lane

SP28QX

Odstock Road

SP53JB

Salisbury Road

SP53LT

The Borough

SP53QZ

The Sidings

SP53RA

Scotts Close

SP54NJ

Barber's Lane

SP54HZ

Nunton Drove

SP53LQ

Squarey Close

SP53QF

Barford Lane

SP53QT

Witherington Road

SP54EY

The Highway

SP54LJ

Blandford Road

SP54LY

Homington Road

SP54NW

Homington Road

SP28QW

Odstock Road

SP53HH

The Headlands

SP53JX

Moot Close

SP53NT

Marie Avenue

SP53QL

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP28QN

Odstock Road

SP53QR

Standlynch

SP54JX

Marsh Lane

SP54LA

Drove Lane

SP53LD

Twynham Close

SP53NS

Catherine Crescent

SP53QA

Barford Lane

SP54EZ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HH

Lower Road

SP54HY

Odstock Road

SP54LX

Shepherds Close

SP28QQ

Odstock Road

SP53FD

Bridge House Gardens

SP53QJ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54ER

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HF

Chapel Lane

SP53FH

West Wick

SP53JR

Moot Lane

SP54EH

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54ES

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53PJ

High Street

SP53HN

Breamore Road

SP53PD

Church Leat

SP54HL

Warrens Lane

SP54NR

Homington Road

SP53JP

Moot Lane

SP53NB

The Borough

SP53PG

High Street

SP53HL

The Headlands

SP53JS

Moot Lane

SP54HW

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54JF

Shepherds Close

SP54JP

Homington Road

SP53PS

Slab Lane

SP54LQ

The Rookery

SP54EA

Park Lane

SP53NR

Catherine Crescent

SP28BJ

Odstock Road

SP53NP

Joanna Close

SP53QB

Barford Lane

SP28QJ

Odstock Road

SP53JE

Salisbury Road

SP53LA

Avon Meadow

SP53RB

Parkers Close

SP54JT

Salisbury Road

SP54LB

Drove Close

SP54LE

Homington Road

SP54LW

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53NE

Hyde Lane

SP53FL

Parkers Close

SP53JF

Gravel Close

SP53JU

Moot Lane

SP53QE

Barford Lane

SP53QW

Langford Lane

SP54EF

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54NG

Lower Road

SP53LY

The Borough

SP54EW

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HE

Church Lane

SP54NX

Clearbury Close

SP53HX

Long Close West

SP53JY

Castle Meadows

SP54NP

Homington Road

SP54NN

Homington Road

SP54NZ

Odstock Road

SP54HR

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HN

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53QU

Witherington Road

SP53QY

Witherington Farm Cottages

SP54DR

Lower Road

SP54NS

Pennings Drove

SP53FP

Bundy Grove

SP53LL

Cranbury Close

SP54EJ

Downton & Ebble Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.