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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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £491,000 in Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,600 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
Detached30£647,500
Flats1£197,500
Semi-Detached6£182,500
Terraced3£350,000

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

DT83QR

Common Water Lane

DT66DW

Shedbush Lane

TA204LZ

Marshwood Vale

DT83RG

Crewkerne Road

DT65QD

Marshwood Vale

DT66EJ

Butt Lane

DT66RB

Marshwood Vale

DT83JN

Mason's Lane

DT66ED

Taylors Lane

DT66HW

Batts Lane

DT83RD

Bridport Road

EX135UN

Wareham Road

DT66HP

Mutton Street

DT66RH

Bakers Cross

TA188QE

Greenham Lane

TA204LN

Chard Junction

TA204NE

Chard Street

TA204NT

Laymore

DT66JZ

Bright Hay Lane

DT83JZ

Lower Brimley Coombe Farm Cottages

DT83RQ

Orchard Close

TA204PP

Fore Street

DT65PE

Marshwood Vale

DT66JB

Bilberry Close

DT83LA

Bridport Road

DT65QA

Mutton Street

DT66JN

Main Street

TA188PL

Seaborough Hill

DT65NS

Marshwood Vale

DT66JS

Mill Lane

DT83JP

Marshwood Vale

DT65QN

Marshwood Vale

DT83RF

Chard Road

DT83RY

Applefield Road

TA204ND

Gribb View

TA204PW

Gashay Lane

DT66DP

St Gabriels Close

DT65QQ

Attisham Lane

DT66EQ

Pitman's Lane

DT66LY

Lower Catherston Road

DT66ND

Westover Hill

DT66RL

Bluntshay Lane

DT83QF

The Hayes

DT83RL

Netherhay Lane

TA204QT

Sheepwash Lane

TA204NJ

Headstock Road

TA204NY

Stony Knaps

TA204PE

High Street

DT66DN

Star Lane

DT66JT

Sea Hill Lane

DT83LJ

Rookery Lane

DT83QG

West Street

DT66JG

Follet Close

DT66LE

North Road

DT66NF

School Lane

DT65QB

Marshalsea Estate

TA204LU

Partway Lane

DT65NU

Marshwood Vale

DT66DB

Monkton Wyld Cottages

DT66DJ

Carter's Lane

DT66JE

Gate Cottages

DT66JH

Ruins Lane

DT65JJ

Marshwood Vale

DT66SA

Winniford Close

DT66DS

Loves Lane

DT66JR

Duck Street

DT66LA

Hell Lane

TA204NB

Chard Street

TA204PA

Maudlin

TA204PX

Stonelake

DT66DY

Gibbs Lane

DT66HS

Collins Court

DT66NH

Wootton Lane

DT83RB

Marshwood Vale

DT66DG

Spence Lane

DT66JF

Main Street

DT66NB

Westover Hill

DT66NN

Fishpond Bottom Road

DT66RW

Cards Mill Lane

DT83FY

Marshwood Vale

DT83RZ

Marksmead

DT66DQ

Elsdon's Lane

DT66RF

Bakers Cross

DT83QW

Yarn Barton

TA204QB

Orchard Lane

DT83FS

Marshwood Vale

DT83QA

Kings Court

DT83RP

Oxhayes

DT66EF

Whitchurch Road

DT66LD

Seahill Lane

DT66LQ

St Giles Close

TA204LS

Marshwood Vale

DT66NA

Elm Cottages

DT66SB

Fairfax

DT83FW

Claylands Lane

DT83LQ

Childhay Lane

DT66EN

Ryall Road

DT66JX

Mill Lane

DT66NQ

Riverside Cottages

DT66BZ

Penn Cottage

Data Sources

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