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DT11 0SL

Church Road

Blackmore Vale

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Overview

Postcode DT11 0SL is located in a rural village, within the Blackmore Vale ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 9.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT11 0SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster near DT11 0SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
228 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.51(-54%)
Burglary
4.52(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.52(-70%)
Vehicle crime
3.23(+11%)
Public order
2.59(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
97.15%
Other White
5
1.3%
Irish
3
0.78%
African
1
0.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.26%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
37.03%
Level 3 (A level)
62
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.58%
No qualifications
46
13.41%
Apprenticeship
25
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
53.37%
Owns with a mortgage
50
30.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.82%
Other social rented
7
4.29%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.84%
Total households: 163

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT11 0SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT11 0SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 May 2026The Shambles, The Cross, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
15 Apr 2026Fox Cottage, The Cross, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SPDetachedFreehold£615,000
02 Dec 2025Fairholme, The Cross, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SPDetachedFreehold£450,000
06 Nov 2025Burlton Cottage, The Cross, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SPDetachedFreehold£450,000
05 Feb 2025Green Acres, Poplar Hill, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SEDetachedFreehold£585,000

Schools

In the DT11 0SL postcode area, located within Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT11 0SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Forum SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryShillingstone Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child OkefordAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT11 0SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT11 0SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShillingstone Co-opCookswell, Shillingstone, DT11 0QZWalking directions to Shillingstone Co-op

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 DT11 0SL, 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
ParishShillingstoneE04003435
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Child Okeford & Iwerne MinsterE02004259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 006CE01020446
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT11 0SL

Is DT11 0SL (Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster) safe?

The area around DT11 0SL records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 crime.

What is the average house price near DT11 0SL?

The median sale price around DT11 0SL in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £395,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT11 0SL?

There are 3 schools close to DT11 0SL, including The Forum School (Requires improvement), Shillingstone Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT11 0SL?

DT11 0SL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT11 0SL (Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering DT11 0SL 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).

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.