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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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £388,750 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-Detached18£362,500
Terraced14£363,750

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

SP54EE

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54NF

Homington Road

SP28QL

Odstock Road

SP53HW

Breamore Road

SP53JA

Salisbury Road

SP53FZ

Morgan Close

SP53HZ

Salisbury Road

SP53ND

The Borough

SP54DT

Lower Road

SP54EL

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53FQ

Keeley Close

SP54EX

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HQ

Lower Road

SP53HG

Long Close

SP53JQ

Gravel Close

SP53PU

Barford Lane

SP54HS

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53NU

Elizabeth Close

SP53PN

Lode Hill

SP54LS

Homington Road

SP53LW

Avondyke

SP53LZ

Gravel Close

SP54DU

Lower Road

SP53NW

North Charford Drove

SP53PQ

Waterside

SP53SW

Weeke Close

SP54HB

The Old Dairy

SP53FB

Church Leat

SP53FS

Moody Drive

SP54NQ

Homington Road

SP53LF

Moot Gardens

SP53PX

Barford Lane

SP54ED

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54JA

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53JZ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53NA

South Lane

SP53QG

Witherington Road

SP54EG

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54HD

The Highway

SP54ND

Homington Road

SP54DZ

Lower Road

SP53QH

Lode Hill

SP54JY

Stratford Tony Road

SP53PW

Lode Hill

SP54NE

East End Close

SP53JL

Wheelwright Mews

SP53NG

Greenacres

SP63PD

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53JT

Moot Close

SP53PY

Barford Lane

SP53QQ

Barford Lane

SP54DX

Church Lane

SP53PZ

Barford Lane

SP54HJ

Catchmoor

SP54NL

Barbers Lane

SP53FF

Charlotte Close

SP53LJ

Eastman Close

SP54LF

Blandford Road

SP53LE

Moot Lane

SP53LG

Moot Gardens

SP54HG

The Bungalows

SP54JU

Marsh Lane

SP28BH

Odstock Road

SP28BX

Oaktree Field Caravan Site

SP54JR

Homington Road

SP54JH

Odstock View

SP53HY

Batten Road

SP54DS

High Road

SP53NF

Wick Lane

SP53NX

Barnaby Close

SP54EN

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LU

Shutts Lane

SP53JJ

Salisbury Road

SP53QN

Hamilton Park

SP54HA

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54NA

Pennings Drove

SP54NU

Whitesbury Road

SP53HR

Crossways Close

SP53LH

Downlands Close

SP53PH

Natanbury

SP54HT

Ebbleside Villas

SP54JB

Whitesbury Road

SP54LP

Rockbourne Road

SP54LR

Homington Road

SP54EQ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54JJ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LD

Drove Lane

SP53LU

The Borough

SP53FG

Clearbury View

SP53LB

Roman Meadow

SP54JG

Nunton Drove

SP53LX

The Borough

SP53NH

Wick Lane

SP54HP

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LG

Willow Mead Close

SP54LT

Homington Road

SP53FN

Batchelor Way

SP53HU

Batten Road

SP53JG

Gravel Close

SP53NN

Wick Lane

Data Sources

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