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Downton & Ebble Valley

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About

Downton & Ebble Valley is a rural ward in southern Wiltshire, encompassing the historic village of Downton and the surrounding Ebble Valley. The area is characterised by its rolling chalk downland, farmland, and the River Ebble, which flows through the valley. The ward includes several smaller settlements, such as Charlton-All-Saints and Breamore, with a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments.

The ward has strong agricultural ties, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Downton itself features a medieval church, a high street with independent shops, and community facilities like a primary school and sports clubs. The area offers access to the New Forest National Park and the Cranborne Chase AONB, making it popular for walking and outdoor activities. Public transport links are limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles.

Area overview

On average Downton & Ebble Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 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 of residents in Downton & Ebble Valley is £54,875 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
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

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

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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 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
Detached27£515,000
Flats4£207,500
Semi-Detached19£340,000
Terraced12£388,500

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

SP54HP

Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett

SP54LG

Homington Road

SP54LT

Homington Road

SP54PA

Homington Road

SP54EU

Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett

SP54NB

Pennings Drove

SP53PL

Church Hatch

SP53PT

Slab Lane

SP54HX

Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett

SP53FR

Haydon Close

SP53HP

Crossways Close

SP53JN

Saxonhurst

SP53PE

High Street

SP54JZ

Stratford Tony Road

SP54LH

Blandford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.