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Fovant & Chalke Valley

About

The Fovant & Chalke Valley ward is located in the southern part of Wiltshire, England. It encompasses a mix of rural villages, farmland, and areas of natural beauty. The ward includes settlements such as Fovant, Broad Chalke, and Bowerchalke, each with their own distinct character. The landscape is shaped by the River Ebble and the surrounding chalk downlands, which are part of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Historic features, including ancient churches and traditional thatched cottages, reflect its long-standing rural identity. The ward also has connections to military history, with the Fovant Badges—chalk hill carvings created by soldiers during World War I—being a notable landmark. Community life centres around village halls, local pubs, and events that bring residents together.

Area overview

On average Fovant & Chalke Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fovant & Chalke Valley is £47,619 per year. There are 2 schools in Fovant & Chalke Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fovant & Chalke Valley Population

4,423

Population density

25.2 per km²

Demographics

British

4,201

94.96%

Other White

112

2.53%

Irish

0.63%

Other Asian

0.38%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.25%

Total population: 4,424

Housing

Owns outright

902

46.81%

Owns with a mortgage

438

22.73%

Private landlord or letting agency

308

15.98%

Social rents from council

132

6.85%

Other forms of private rent

4.46%

Total households: 1,927

Property prices in Fovant & Chalke Valley

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £529,000 in Fovant & Chalke Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Fovant & Chalke Valley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£635,000	£404,875	£503,500	£725,000	£926,138
Semi-Detached	3	£375,000	£280,500	£322,500	£376,875	£378,375
Terraced	7	£375,000	£220,500	£250,000	£421,500	£679,286

10 years median price trend in Fovant & Chalke Valley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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