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Stour & Allen Vale

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About

The Stour & Allen Vale ward encompasses a rural expanse in northeast Dorset, characterised by a landscape of gentle river valleys and mixed farmland. The area is defined by the waterways of the River Stour and its tributary, the Allen, which shape the low-lying meadows and pastures. Settlement is primarily in small, scattered villages and hamlets, with agriculture forming the central economic activity. The geography fosters a quiet, agricultural character away from major urban centres.

A notable local landmark is the historic Sturminster Newton Mill, a working watermill on the River Stour that continues to produce flour. The ward's network of quiet lanes and public footpaths follows the contours of the valleys, connecting settlements like Stour Provost and Todber. This creates a cohesive, though sparsely populated, community oriented around the land and its traditional farming rhythms.

Area overview

On average Stour & Allen Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stour & Allen Vale is £62,563 per year. There are 4 schools in Stour & Allen Vale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stour & Allen Vale is home to around 4,963 people, with a population density of about 49.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stour & Allen Vale Population
4,963
Population density
49.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.54(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.64(-13%)
Burglary
3.63(+33%)
Other theft
3.02(-46%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,770
96.11%
Other White
73
1.47%
Irish
25
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
13
0.26%
Total population: 4,963

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,513
36.06%
Level 3 (A level)
729
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
585
13.94%
No qualifications
549
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
449
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
879
44.04%
Owns with a mortgage
565
28.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
13.03%
Other social rented
176
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
91
4.56%
Total households: 1,996

Property prices in Stour & Allen Vale

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £533,125 in Stour & Allen Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stour & Allen 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 Stour & Allen Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£599,000
Flats1£300,000
Semi-Detached6£500,000
Terraced5£405,000

10 years median price trend in Stour & Allen Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stour & Allen Vale.

All postcodes in Stour & Allen Vale

DT119EP

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214AZ

High Street

BH214JE

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214JH

Petersham Lane

BH216RH

Sandy Lane

DT119EL

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214JR

Stour & Allen Vale

BH217DD

Gods Blessing Green

BH213RP

Poole Road

BH214EA

Blandford Road

BH217DE

Gods Blessing Lane

BH217DS

Holt Wood

BH217LB

Burt's Lane

DT119JN

High Street

BH214DJ

Bridge Street

DT119JU

High Street

BH214BJ

Kings Street

BH214BT

Newton Road

BH214JL

Petersham Lane

BH217DB

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214BU

Church Street

BH214DD

Reeves Orchard

BH215DA

Stour & Allen Vale

BH217DX

Holt Wood

BH214AF

Blandford Road

BH214BZ

Station Road

BH214JN

Lodge Road

BH215BX

Stour & Allen Vale

BH213RL

Dorchester Road

BH213RN

Mill Street

BH214AP

Kents Lane

BH214GH

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214JP

Stour & Allen Vale

BH215AF

Witchampton Lane

BH166AF

Poole Road

BH215AB

High Lea

BH217BJ

Uddens Drive

BH217DU

Holt Wood

DT119JY

Piccadilly Lane

BH214EE

Vine Hill

BH215DD

Blandford Road

BH216SE

Holt Road

BH214BD

Moor Lane

BH214JG

Dairy Cottages

BH216SD

Horton Road

BH217JD

Stour & Allen Vale

BH216SB

Horton Road

BH217DJ

Holt Lane

BH217JP

Horton Heath

DT119EQ

Stour & Allen Vale

BH213TZ

Henbury House Gardens

BH214JF

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214JQ

Petersham Lane

BH217BY

Bakers Lane

BH217DT

Holt Wood

BH217HA

Stour & Allen Vale

BH214AJ

Blandford Road

BH215DB

Stour & Allen Vale

BH216FH

Stour & Allen Vale

BH217DL

Holt Lane

BH217JS

Horton Heath

DT119EW

Stour & Allen Vale

DT119JS

High Street

BH217JG

Haythorne

BH214AE

Poole Road

BH214AS

High Street

BH214AX

Nursery Gardens

BH217HQ

Stour & Allen Vale

BH217DR

Holt Wood

BH217ER

Stour & Allen Vale

DT119JX

The Bungalows

BH213EU

Egret Mews

BH214ER

Elm Gardens

BH217JE

Welchnut Cottages

BH217LA

Holt Road

DT119JZ

Church Street

BH214BL

Kings Street

BH214BW

Front Lane

BH214JD

Ashton Lodge Cottages

BH217EF

Queens Copse Lane

BH217HJ

Pinehurst Road

BH217HS

Uppington Close

BH214DT

Blandford Road

BH214EL

Cowgrove Road

BH214JJ

Woodcutts Farm Cottages

BH214JU

Jubilee Way

BH217DN

Lodge Road

BH217JJ

Wigbeth

DT119JL

Blandford Road

BH213RR

Poole Road

BH214ET

Middle Road

BH217DG

Pig Oak

BH217DW

Lodge Road

DT119LB

West Street

BH214DX

Blandford Road

BH214EJ

Roman Way

BH216FJ

Stour & Allen Vale

BH217HE

Emley Lane

BH217JH

Wigbeth

BH214AL

Back Lane

Data Sources

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