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Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

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About

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants is a rural ward in Dorset, known for its historical landmarks and expansive countryside. The area includes several ancient hill forts, such as Hod Hill and Hambledon Hill, which offer panoramic views and a glimpse into Iron Age settlements. The landscape is characterised by rolling chalk downlands, farmland, and small villages, creating a quiet, sparsely populated environment.

The ward encompasses the Upper Tarrant Valley, a tranquil area with scattered hamlets and winding country lanes. Local agriculture plays a key role, with a mix of arable and livestock farming. The River Tarrant, a chalk stream, runs through the valley, supporting wildlife and adding to the natural appeal. The ward’s remote setting makes it a destination for walking and exploring Dorset’s quieter corners.

Area overview

On average Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants is £51,428 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £415,250 in Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached32£474,000
Semi-Detached16£384,250
Terraced16£314,375

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

DT118DD

Dunspit Lane

DT118DU

Greenway Lane

DT118EX

Apple Acre

DT118JP

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118TZ

Chapel Lane

DT118UP

Down Road

DT118DS

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118HN

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT117SL

Whitecliff Mill Hill

DT118HH

Melway Lane

DT118UD

Church Road

DT110PX

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118DB

Dunspit Lane

DT118JJ

School Lane

DT118QX

Shaftesbury Road

DT118TJ

Hod Drive

DT118JG

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT110DU

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118JL

School Close

DT110DR

New Road

DT110PN

The Cliff

DT110PY

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118FD

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118DG

Clap Lane

DT118ED

High Street

DT118HE

Ridgeway Lane

DT118HJ

Bower

DT118JF

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118JD

Northfield

DT118TA

Bottom Road

DT118XF

Yarde Farm

DT110QF

Norton Lane

DT110QN

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118DT

Rectory Lane

DT118UR

Down Road

DT118UL

The Close

DT110DS

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118DA

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118DY

Chalwell

DT118JU

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118UB

Arlecks Lane

DT118UQ

Anvil Road

DT118UU

Frampton Road

DT118XG

Hyde Gardens

DT118HS

Apple Acre

DT118EG

Upper Street

DT110QB

Water Lane

DT110QQ

The Glebe

DT118BS

Old Bakery Close

DT118EP

Melway Gardens

DT118FH

Hayward Lane

DT118HY

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118US

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118XL

Arlecks Lane

DT118EH

High Street

DT118GY

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118JQ

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118TS

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118UG

School Lane

DT118XE

Parr Grove

DT118EY

The Hollow

DT118HF

Aplands Close

DT118QY

Common Drove

DT118TY

Berkeley Road

DT118HU

Portman Drive

DT118DZ

Greenway

DT118HD

Cooper Gardens

DT118TU

Salisbury Road

DT118XA

Down Road

DT118XH

Chapel Lane

DT117ST

Letton Close

DT118BZ

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT118EN

Homefield

DT118PS

Manor Road

DT118PW

Shaston Road

DT118TH

Havelins

DT118TN

Coach Road

DT118UE

Berkeley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.