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Marshwood Vale

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About

Marshwood Vale ward lies within the western part of Dorset, encompassing a distinct, low-lying bowl of countryside defined by its pastoral farmland and small, scattered settlements. The area is characterised by its patchwork of hedged fields and quiet, narrow lanes that connect hamlets like Fishpond Bottom and Birdsmoorgate. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with dairy and beef farming shaping the gentle, green scenery.

A notable feature is the presence of the Iron Age hillforts of Pilsdon Pen and Lewesdon Hill, which mark the vale's northern rim and offer expansive views. The area feels removed from busier coastal towns, with its own network of streams feeding the River Char. Community life centres on local institutions like the village hall and the primary school in the parish of Marshwood.

Area overview

On average Marshwood Vale has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marshwood Vale is £49,380 per year. There are 3 schools in Marshwood Vale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Marshwood Vale

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,500 up to £2,145,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marshwood Vale 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 Marshwood Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£530,000
Flats2£273,750
Semi-Detached7£375,000
Terraced5£310,000

10 years median price trend in Marshwood Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshwood Vale.

All postcodes in Marshwood Vale

TA204QS

Green Lane

DT66LY

Lower Catherston Road

DT66DQ

Elsdon's Lane

DT83RY

Applefield Road

TA204PQ

High Street

DT65QQ

Attisham Lane

TA204LX

Shedrick Hill

DT66EP

Langdon Lane

DT66NQ

Riverside Cottages

DT66JX

Mill Lane

DT83ST

Redlands Lane

TA204NR

Headstock Road

DT66NH

Wootton Lane

EX135UX

Marshwood Vale

TA204PL

Easthay Lane

DT66JW

Clock Cottages

TA204PN

Easthay Lane

DT83QX

East Swilletts Farm Cottages

DT83PX

Redlands Lane

DT66NR

Fishpond

DT83QY

East Mead Cottages

TA204PP

Fore Street

TA188QB

Greenham Lane

DT66EH

Ryall Road

DT66RE

Berne Lane

DT66RW

Cards Mill Lane

DT66DW

Shedbush Lane

DT83QR

Common Water Lane

DT65JJ

Marshwood Vale

TA204NB

Chard Street

DT83RX

Chard Road

DT65PA

Batts Lane

DT83PU

Marshwood Vale

DT66HW

Batts Lane

EX135UW

Pound Road

TA204NE

Chard Street

DT66RN

Bluntshay Lane

TA204LS

Marshwood Vale

DT66DY

Gibbs Lane

EX137AX

Holditch Lane

TA204ND

Gribb View

DT66JZ

Bright Hay Lane

DT66HY

Marshwood Vale

DT65PZ

Glebeland Lane

TA204NP

Headstock Road

DT65FN

Bramblehay

TA204PJ

Wakenslade Cottages

DT66LD

Seahill Lane

DT66EE

Ivy Cottages

DT83JZ

Lower Brimley Coombe Farm Cottages

DT66DE

Monkton Wyld Lane

TA188QD

Greenham Lane

DT66NL

Abbott'S Wootton Lane

DT66JT

Sea Hill Lane

TA204NH

Headstock Road

DT66NA

Elm Cottages

TA204PZ

Synderford

TA204NG

Chard Street

DT66EF

Whitchurch Road

DT83LJ

Rookery Lane

DT66NT

Bakers Cross

DT66DX

Verriotts Lane

DT66BZ

Penn Cottage

DT66EJ

Butt Lane

DT83RF

Chard Road

TA204NQ

Chard Street

DT83QW

Yarn Barton

TA204LW

Partway Lane

DT65QN

Marshwood Vale

TA204NY

Stony Knaps

DT83LD

Specket Lane

TA204PD

Fore Street

DT66NB

Westover Hill

DT65NZ

Pilsdon Lane

TA204PW

Gashay Lane

DT66HU

Broadmead

DT66RG

Becklands Lane

DT66RA

Stonebarrow Lane

DT66HS

Collins Court

DT83JW

Manor Farm Cottages

DT66NN

Fishpond Bottom Road

TA188PZ

Oathill Lane

DT83FW

Claylands Lane

DT66JJ

Hope Cottages

DT66FD

The Green

DT66JB

Bilberry Close

DT83JR

Marshwood Vale

DT66JN

Main Street

DT66JG

Follet Close

DT83LH

Pound Lane

EX137AY

Broom Lane

TA188QE

Greenham Lane

DT66DL

Sun Lane

DT66NJ

Redbrick Cottages

DT66EB

Pitmans Lane

DT66ED

Taylors Lane

DT83JU

Beech Lane

TA204LT

Partway Lane

DT83RL

Netherhay Lane

DT83RR

Post Office Yard

Data Sources

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