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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

SP53QG

Witherington Road

SP53NB

The Borough

SP54JH

Odstock View

SP53QL

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53PL

Church Hatch

SP54LH

Blandford Road

SP54JJ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54DT

Lower Road

SP53RB

Parkers Close

SP54JB

Whitesbury Road

SP54LY

Homington Road

SP54NL

Barbers Lane

SP54JZ

Stratford Tony Road

SP53HJ

The Headlands

SP53LX

The Borough

SP54JG

Nunton Drove

SP53FS

Moody Drive

SP54NQ

Homington Road

SP54HG

The Bungalows

SP54EF

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53FB

Church Leat

SP53LU

The Borough

SP54EA

Park Lane

SP54NZ

Odstock Road

SP54HT

Ebbleside Villas

SP53RA

Scotts Close

SP54EY

The Highway

SP54HW

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54NW

Homington Road

SP54HN

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54NN

Homington Road

SP54HH

Lower Road

SP53JZ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53QY

Witherington Farm Cottages

SP53NP

Joanna Close

SP53FH

West Wick

SP53JP

Moot Lane

SP54HP

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LR

Homington Road

SP54NA

Pennings Drove

SP53PG

High Street

SP53NG

Greenacres

SP53JA

Salisbury Road

SP54LZ

Meadens Lane

SP53QX

Witherington Road

SP28QQ

Odstock Road

SP54NP

Homington Road

SP53LF

Moot Gardens

SP28QW

Odstock Road

SP53LT

The Borough

SP53FF

Charlotte Close

SP54ES

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53LG

Moot Gardens

SP53SY

Green Lane

SP28QL

Odstock Road

SP53QP

Witherington Road

SP54NE

East End Close

SP53HL

The Headlands

SP54EQ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53PW

Lode Hill

SP54JT

Salisbury Road

SP53JG

Gravel Close

SP53HX

Long Close West

SP54JU

Marsh Lane

SP54HZ

Nunton Drove

SP53HN

Breamore Road

SP54DU

Lower Road

SP53HH

The Headlands

SP53LB

Roman Meadow

SP53QJ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53LW

Avondyke

SP53JL

Wheelwright Mews

SP53FG

Clearbury View

SP54JA

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53NE

Hyde Lane

SP28BH

Odstock Road

SP54EN

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54ER

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LJ

Blandford Road

SP53QW

Langford Lane

SP54DX

Church Lane

SP54LF

Blandford Road

SP53NS

Catherine Crescent

SP63PD

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54JF

Shepherds Close

SP53QQ

Barford Lane

SP53FN

Batchelor Way

SP54HJ

Catchmoor

SP54EW

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54LU

Shutts Lane

SP54EZ

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP54EX

Downton & Ebble Valley

SP53FR

Haydon Close

SP53HZ

Salisbury Road

SP53NA

South Lane

SP53QT

Witherington Road

SP53FD

Bridge House Gardens

SP53HU

Batten Road

SP53HY

Batten Road

SP53QR

Standlynch

Data Sources

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