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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

DT83QU

Blagdon Lane

DT66DJ

Carter's Lane

DT66DZ

Loves Lane

DT66HX

Marshwood Vale

DT83SY

Back Lane

DT65PB

Blackney Lane

DT66JQ

Main Street

TA204PY

Saddle Street

DT66JU

Sea Hill Lane

DT66ND

Westover Hill

DT66FB

Bluntshay Lane

DT83JS

Norway Lane

DT66RH

Bakers Cross

DT66JR

Duck Street

TA188RB

Greenham Lane

DT83RH

Crewkerne Road

TA204LY

Shedrick Hill

DT83FN

Axe Lane

DT65JW

Marshwood Vale

TA188QA

Marshwood Vale

DT66RY

Arundell

DT66RF

Bakers Cross

DT66SB

Fairfax

DT66HP

Mutton Street

DT65QD

Marshwood Vale

DT65QH

Marshwood Vale

DT66RJ

Bluntshay Lane

TA204NT

Laymore

TA204QB

Orchard Lane

TA204NZ

Laymore

DT83LG

Wood Lane

DT66LB

Pettycrate Lane

DT66NP

Fishpond

TA204LU

Partway Lane

DT66JE

Gate Cottages

DT65QE

Marshalsea

DT65NX

Attisham Lane

DT83QT

Common Water Lane

DT83LE

Attisham Lane

DT66DU

Verriotts Lane

DT65QJ

Hawkmoor Hill

DT66NW

Fishpond

DT83QA

Kings Court

TA204LZ

Marshwood Vale

DT65QF

Vale View

DT66LQ

St Giles Close

DT83JY

Marshwood Vale

TA204NX

Cuckoo Lane

DT83RQ

Orchard Close

DT83LN

Hursey Farm Cottages

DT66EL

Butt Lane

DT83LW

Stoke Road

DT65NS

Marshwood Vale

DT66EA

The Green

DT66JF

Main Street

DT83FY

Marshwood Vale

DT83JP

Marshwood Vale

TA204JQ

Holvert Lane

DT65NR

Filford Lane

DT66RP

Cards Mill Lane

DT66RL

Bluntshay Lane

TA204PS

Horseshoe Road

DT83QL

Drimpton Road

DT66HT

Eype Down Road

DT83RS

Drimpton Road

DT66DN

Star Lane

DT66NG

Meerhayfield Cottages

Data Sources

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