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DT10 2QB

Lydden Vale

Blackmore Vale

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Overview

Postcode DT10 2QB is located in a rural village, within the Blackmore Vale ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £54,495 per year. The nearest station is Sherborne, about 7.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £54,495 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT10 2QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine near DT10 2QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sherborne located about 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
244.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.13(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-56%)
Public order
2.53(-61%)
Vehicle crime
1.52(-48%)
Other theft
1.01(-82%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
401
95.7%
Other White
7
1.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.95%
Irish
3
0.72%
Chinese
2
0.48%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
42.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
16.4%
Level 3 (A level)
54
14.29%
No qualifications
39
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
128
63.68%
Owns with a mortgage
49
24.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
3.98%
Shared ownership
6
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.99%
Total households: 201

Property prices in Blackmore Vale

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £550K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Blackmore Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,206,875.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmore Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£550,000£347
Terraced6£285,000£362
Semi-Detached14£280,000£320
Flats1£102,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackmore Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmore Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£265,000£215,000
2017£382,500£270,000£255,000
2018£404,000£278,500£250,000
2019£412,500£266,000£254,975
2020£426,250£290,000£245,000
2021£462,000£282,625£283,000
2022£635,000£345,000£280,000
2023£557,258£304,000£263,000
2024£527,500£285,000£345,000
2025£570,000£330,000£287,500
2026£479,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmore Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmore Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£274£261
2017£260£255£272
2018£287£267£260
2019£288£253£235
2020£264£294£253
2021£300£285£257
2022£370£342£336
2023£360£311£310
2024£369£321£324
2025£374£301£391
2026£342£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmore Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackmore Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT10 2QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT10 2QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20259, Partway Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2DPDetachedFreehold£455,000

Schools

In the DT10 2QB postcode area, located within Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT10 2QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHazelbury Bryan Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT10 2QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT10 2QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Red BarnThe Causeway, Dorset, DT10 2FYWalking directions to The Red Barn

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT10 2QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Murcer

Blackmore Vale - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Simon Hoare

North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DorsetE14001388
WardBlackmore ValeE05012684
ParishHazelbury BryanE04003413
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford FitzpaineE02004262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 014EE01020448
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DT10 2QB

Is DT10 2QB (Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine) safe?

The area around DT10 2QB records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near DT10 2QB?

The median sale price around DT10 2QB in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £395,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT10 2QB?

There is 1 school close to DT10 2QB, including Hazelbury Bryan Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT10 2QB?

DT10 2QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT10 2QB (Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering DT10 2QB is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Murcer (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.