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Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

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About

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants ward encompasses a rural expanse of central Dorset, characterised by chalk downland and rolling agricultural land. The area's name derives from the ancient earthworks scattered across its landscape, including prominent sites like Hod Hill. Settlement is sparse, consisting primarily of small villages and farmsteads connected by narrow lanes.

The ward includes the villages of Tarrant Monkton and Tarrant Gunville, with the latter historically associated with the now-vanished Eastbury Park estate. The River Tarrant, a minor chalk stream, gives its name to the several 'Tarrant' settlements here. Land use is predominantly farming, with a quiet atmosphere defined by its open skies and historical topography.

Area overview

On average Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants is £59,785 per year. There are 5 schools in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants is home to around 4,979 people, with a population density of about 63.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants Population
4,979
Population density
63.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.72(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.45(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(+30%)
Burglary
5.22(+91%)
Public order
5.02(-24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,723
94.9%
Other White
124
2.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
19
0.38%
Irish
18
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.32%
Total population: 4,977

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,508
36.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
702
17.17%
Level 3 (A level)
630
15.41%
No qualifications
574
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 4,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
923
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
465
24.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
11.84%
Other social rented
203
10.59%
Other forms of private rent
75
3.91%
Total households: 1,917

Property prices in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants 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 Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£445,000
Semi-Detached14£358,750
Terraced15£340,000

10 years median price trend in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants.

All postcodes in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118JP

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118DS

Shephards Close

DT118FH

Haywards Lane

DT117ST

Letton Park

DT118ET

Duck Street

DT118HP

Millbrook Court

DT118JS

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118UY

Boyte Road

DT110PT

Walnut Avenue

DT118EL

Station Road

DT118JY

South Farm Close

DT110QH

St Nicholas Gardens

DT110DY

New Road

DT118JT

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118UW

Salisbury Road

DT117SP

Salisbury Road

DT118UX

Walters Drive

DT118JE

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118SY

Bottom Road

DT118XQ

Collingwood Close

DT110QA

Barrack Row

DT118FF

Dunspit Lane

DT118TX

Bridge View

SP55PY

Clap Lane

DT118DE

High Street

DT118SZ

Bushes Road

DT110PU

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118UJ

Portman Road

DT110PZ

Haycombe

DT118EA

Jacobs Ladder

DT118XB

Fiveways Cottages

DT118FB

Arlecks Lane

DT110QD

Mill Lane

DT118UF

Berkeley Close

DT110DT

The Kennels

DT110PW

Forum View

DT118TF

Bottom Road

DT118BU

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118FJ

Manor Road

DT118HB

Ridgeway Lane

DT110LR

Dorchester Hill

DT117SS

Letton Close

DT118HR

Aplands Close

DT118ER

The Butts

DT118FQ

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118LD

Higher Shaftesbury Road

DT118JA

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118UN

Salisbury Road

DT110QG

Milton Lane

DT110QJ

Whitecliff Mill Hill

DT118FN

Home Field

DT118HG

Cooper Gardens

DT118HQ

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118JB

Church Hill

DT118TQ

Manor Road

DT110DX

Higher Barn Cottages

DT110QE

Mill Lane

DT118DQ

Common Drove

DT118EF

Upper Street

DT118FG

Little Stream

DT118UA

Church Road

DT118WF

Church Road

DT118HX

Blandford Road

DT118HW

Farm Cottages

DT118JN

Orchard Chase

DT118QZ

New Field Lane

DT118TD

Shaston Road

DT118TR

Hod View

DT118EJ

High Street

DT110LS

Fair Mile Road

DT118ES

Knotts Close

DT118EW

Melway Lane

DT118HL

Holloway Lane

DT118HZ

South Farm Cottages

DT118TG

South Holme

DT118EE

Duck Street

DT118FA

Bottom Road

DT110PP

The Cliff

DT118EB

Allen Close

DT110FZ

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118BX

May Lane

DT118EZ

Nutmead Close

DT118HA

Millbrook Close

DT118JW

May Lane

DT118DX

Haywards Lane

DT118EQ

Shaftesbury Road

DT118RG

New Field Lane

DT118SU

Bushes Road

DT118TE

Orchard Close

DT118UT

Marsh Way

DT118JZ

Trinity Close

DT118SS

Church View

DT118UH

The Close

DT118JX

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

DT118JR

China Lane

DT118TL

Coach Road

DT110PS

The Drive

DT117FD

Shaftesbury Lane

DT118SX

Bushes Road

DT110PR

Portman Mews

Data Sources

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