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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

TA204NF

Chard Street

DT66SG

Foss Orchard

DT65NY

Batts Lane

DT65QG

Marshwood Vale

DT83QF

The Hayes

DT83QZ

Marshwood Vale

DT83RA

Orchard Mead

DT66EQ

Pitman's Lane

DT83FS

Marshwood Vale

TA204NW

Marshwood Vale

TA188PL

Seaborough Hill

TA204NL

Headstock Road

DT83QD

The Square

DT66RB

Marshwood Vale

DT83RU

High Street

DT66JA

Main Street

DT83JT

Marshwood Vale

DT65PF

Filford Lane

DT66NE

Longlands Cottages

DT66SF

Carters Lane

DT83RP

Oxhayes

DT66LE

North Road

DT66JS

Mill Lane

DT83QN

Drimpton Road

DT83RE

Box Terrace

TA204QU

Marshwood Vale

DT66DS

Loves Lane

DT83RZ

Marksmead

TA204QA

Synderford

DT65PE

Marshwood Vale

DT83PY

Fullers

DT65QA

Mutton Street

DT66DA

Elsdons Lane

DT66SA

Winniford Close

DT66DG

Spence Lane

DT66DT

Gibbs Lane

DT66ES

Marshwood Vale

TA204PX

Stonelake

DT66BX

Fernhill

DT83LL

Quarry Mead

TA204LQ

Tansee Hill

TA204PE

High Street

TA204PH

High Street

DT83QQ

West Street

DT66DP

St Gabriels Close

DT66NF

School Lane

DT83QP

High Street

TA204NA

Wheel House Lane

DT83HD

Marshwood Vale

DT66EW

Ship Knapp

DT83QH

The Common

DT83QE

Church Path

DT83JN

Mason's Lane

DT65QB

Marshalsea Estate

TA204PT

Fore Street

DT83RG

Crewkerne Road

TA204QT

Sheepwash Lane

DT66LG

Butt Lane

DT66HZ

Park Cottages

DT65NT

Pilsdon Lane

DT65QL

Turners Lane

DT66JP

Ridwood Estate

DT66SD

Stonebarrow Lane

DT66EG

Ryall Road

DT66DR

Shedbush Lane

DT66DD

Pound Lane

DT66LZ

Catherston Leweston

DT66LA

Hell Lane

DT66LF

Taddle Cottages

DT83JL

Stoke Road

DT66DB

Monkton Wyld Cottages

DT83RN

Burstock Lane

DT66RQ

Gassons Lane

TA204PA

Maudlin

DT83LQ

Childhay Lane

DT83QJ

West Hill

DT66EN

Ryall Road

DT83PT

Broadwindsor Road

DT66DF

Champernhayes Lane

TA204LR

Marshwood Vale

DT83QS

Hollis Hill

TA204NJ

Headstock Road

DT66JL

Appletree Lane

DT83RW

Spearmead

DT66RD

Marshwood Vale

DT66BY

Axminster Road

DT83QB

Trusthams

DT83RB

Marshwood Vale

TA204LP

Partway Lane

DT83QG

West Street

TA204LN

Chard Junction

DT83LB

Cockpit Hill

DT83RD

Bridport Road

EX135UN

Wareham Road

DT66JD

Main Street

TA204PF

High Street

DT65NU

Marshwood Vale

DT66JH

Ruins Lane

DT83LA

Bridport Road

TA204NN

Holditch Court Lane

Data Sources

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