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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

DT66DT

Gibbs Lane

DT66HY

Marshwood Vale

DT66NP

Fishpond

DT83LN

Hursey Farm Cottages

DT83QH

The Common

DT83QP

High Street

DT83RR

Post Office Yard

EX137AY

Broom Lane

DT66DF

Champernhayes Lane

DT66DL

Sun Lane

DT66HU

Broadmead

TA188PZ

Oathill Lane

TA204NQ

Chard Street

DT66NT

Bakers Cross

TA204LR

Marshwood Vale

DT65NT

Pilsdon Lane

DT66JA

Main Street

DT66NG

Meerhayfield Cottages

TA204PN

Easthay Lane

DT65PB

Blackney Lane

DT83ST

Redlands Lane

TA204NF

Chard Street

TA204NW

Marshwood Vale

DT65JW

Marshwood Vale

DT66FD

The Green

DT66HZ

Park Cottages

DT66JP

Ridwood Estate

DT66JQ

Main Street

DT66LG

Butt Lane

DT66NR

Fishpond

DT83QN

Drimpton Road

TA204PT

Fore Street

TA204QA

Synderford

DT66JL

Appletree Lane

DT66SD

Stonebarrow Lane

DT66DE

Monkton Wyld Lane

DT66DR

Shedbush Lane

DT66JD

Main Street

DT83JU

Beech Lane

EX135UX

Marshwood Vale

TA204LX

Shedrick Hill

DT83RS

Drimpton Road

DT83JW

Manor Farm Cottages

DT83PX

Redlands Lane

TA204JQ

Holvert Lane

DT66ES

Marshwood Vale

DT83FN

Axe Lane

DT83LG

Wood Lane

TA204NL

Headstock Road

TA204PJ

Wakenslade Cottages

DT66EW

Ship Knapp

DT66SF

Carters Lane

DT83RE

Box Terrace

TA204NZ

Laymore

DT65PF

Filford Lane

DT83JS

Norway Lane

TA204PZ

Synderford

TA204QS

Green Lane

DT66DX

Verriotts Lane

DT83LE

Attisham Lane

DT83QB

Trusthams

DT83RW

Spearmead

TA188QD

Greenham Lane

DT65QE

Marshalsea

DT65QH

Marshwood Vale

DT66JU

Sea Hill Lane

DT66JW

Clock Cottages

DT83PY

Fullers

TA188RB

Greenham Lane

TA204LT

Partway Lane

TA204PD

Fore Street

DT65QL

Turners Lane

DT66RG

Becklands Lane

DT83JR

Marshwood Vale

DT83RA

Orchard Mead

TA204NR

Headstock Road

DT65QF

Vale View

DT66RE

Berne Lane

EX137AX

Holditch Lane

DT66BX

Fernhill

DT83QS

Hollis Hill

TA204NP

Headstock Road

DT65NX

Attisham Lane

DT65NZ

Pilsdon Lane

DT66DD

Pound Lane

DT66NJ

Redbrick Cottages

DT83RX

Chard Road

TA204LQ

Tansee Hill

DT65NY

Batts Lane

DT66DZ

Loves Lane

DT83QE

Church Path

DT65QG

Marshwood Vale

DT66NE

Longlands Cottages

TA188QA

Marshwood Vale

DT66EA

The Green

DT66SG

Foss Orchard

DT83PU

Marshwood Vale

DT83QQ

West Street

DT66RA

Stonebarrow Lane

DT83QU

Blagdon Lane

Data Sources

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