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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

DT83RH

Crewkerne Road

DT65PA

Batts Lane

DT66BY

Axminster Road

DT83LW

Stoke Road

DT83RU

High Street

DT66EE

Ivy Cottages

DT66LF

Taddle Cottages

DT83QJ

West Hill

TA204LP

Partway Lane

DT66DU

Verriotts Lane

DT66RD

Marshwood Vale

DT66RN

Bluntshay Lane

DT83LL

Quarry Mead

TA204LY

Shedrick Hill

TA204NG

Chard Street

TA204PL

Easthay Lane

DT65PZ

Glebeland Lane

DT66EB

Pitmans Lane

DT66EH

Ryall Road

DT66FB

Bluntshay Lane

DT83JL

Stoke Road

DT83LD

Specket Lane

DT83QD

The Square

DT83QX

East Swilletts Farm Cottages

TA204NH

Headstock Road

TA204PQ

High Street

TA204PS

Horseshoe Road

DT66RP

Cards Mill Lane

TA204PY

Saddle Street

DT83PT

Broadwindsor Road

DT66EG

Ryall Road

DT66JJ

Hope Cottages

DT66NW

Fishpond

TA204NX

Cuckoo Lane

DT65FN

Bramblehay

DT65QJ

Hawkmoor Hill

DT66LB

Pettycrate Lane

TA204NA

Wheel House Lane

TA204QU

Marshwood Vale

DT66EL

Butt Lane

DT66HX

Marshwood Vale

DT83JT

Marshwood Vale

DT83LB

Cockpit Hill

TA204PH

High Street

DT66LZ

Catherston Leweston

DT83SY

Back Lane

DT66EP

Langdon Lane

DT66NL

Abbott'S Wootton Lane

DT66RJ

Bluntshay Lane

DT83QY

East Mead Cottages

DT66RY

Arundell

DT83JY

Marshwood Vale

DT83QL

Drimpton Road

DT83QZ

Marshwood Vale

TA204NN

Holditch Court Lane

DT65NR

Filford Lane

DT83HD

Marshwood Vale

EX135UW

Pound Road

DT66DA

Elsdons Lane

DT66RQ

Gassons Lane

DT83LH

Pound Lane

DT83RN

Burstock Lane

TA204PF

High Street

DT66HT

Eype Down Road

DT83QT

Common Water Lane

TA188QB

Greenham Lane

TA204LW

Partway Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.