Postcode DT9 5BX is located in a rural town, within the Blackmoor Vale ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port is £53,609 per year. The nearest station is Sherborne located about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port is £53,609 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT9 5BX.
Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port near DT9 5BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sherborne located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Blackmoor Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £835,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £435,000 | £3,333 |
| Flats | 6 | £125,750 | £2,126 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £290,000 | £3,333 |
| Terraced | 39 | £230,000 | £3,028 |
10 year median price trend in Blackmoor Vale
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT9 5BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | Gainsborough, Somerset, DT9 5BB | Walking directions to Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT9 5BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hayward Burt
Blackmoor Vale - Elected 21 Nov 2024
Sarah Joanne Dyke
Glastonbury and Somerton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.