About Blackdown

Blackdown is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in southern England. It lies within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering views of rolling countryside and wooded slopes. The village is situated near the border with Somerset, and the surrounding area is known for its rural character and agricultural land. The postcode area for Blackdown is DT8, which covers parts of west Dorset and the adjacent region. The landscape is marked by gentle hills and traditional hedgerows, with several footpaths and bridleways providing access to the surrounding countryside. The village itself is modest in size, with a mix of period cottages and modern homes. It is a peaceful location, ideal for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle.

School Ratings in Blackdown

Blackdown is served by 13 schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackdown

Property prices average £401K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £472K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackdown

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Blackdown, with 2 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackdown

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blackdown falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackdown

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Blackdown, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,110 sales

Average Price £401K
£30K — £3.76M
Detached £472K 529
Semi £320K 196
Terraced £287K 225
Flat £144K 75

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
3 Other
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.2 miles Winsham Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Marshwood CofE Primary Academy Primary Requires Improvement 2.5 miles Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 2.6 miles Hawkchurch Church of England School Primary 3.7 miles Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles Maiden Beech Academy Primary 4.2 miles Tatworth Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Primary 4.7 miles Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust 4.8 miles Mountjoy School Good 4.9 miles Crewkerne Building Good 4.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackdown IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackdown in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
1,810 Children (0-15) 13%
7,770 Working Age 54%
6,227 Older (60+) 44%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 34.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blackdown 15 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Blackdown falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

8 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Anti-Social Behaviour
2 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Other Theft
1 Public Order
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Crewkerne Train Station 4.8 miles
Axminster Train Station 7.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Kittwhistle 0 yards Holway 0.6 miles Synderford 0.6 miles Saddle Street 0.6 miles Cole's Cross 0.6 miles Stony Knaps 0.6 miles Horn Ash 0.6 miles Greenham 0.9 miles Laymore 0.9 miles Gribb 1.2 miles Thorncombe 1.2 miles Maudlin 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Dorset
County Somerset
Ward Beaminster
Constituency West Dorset
Parish Beaminster
Region South West

Streets in DT8 30 shown View all streets

A3066 8 A356 2 Abbot Close 1 Applefield Road 1 Axe Lane 2 Axe Valley Close 1 B3162 3 B3163 6 B3164 1 B3165 1 Back Lane 2 Barnes Lane 2 Barnfleet 1 Bowgrove Road 1 Brantwood 1 Bridport Road 4 Broadmead Close 2 Broadoak Avenue 1 Broadwindsor Road 3 Burstock Lane 1 Champions 2 Chantry Lane 1 Chard Road 3 Chedington Lane 1 Church Hill 1 Church Path 1 Church Street 4 Clay Lane 3 Cockroad Lane 3 Common Water Lane 1

Postcodes in DT8 50 shown View all postcodes

DT8 3AA DT8 3AB DT8 3AE DT8 3AG DT8 3AH DT8 3AL DT8 3AN DT8 3AS DT8 3AU DT8 3AW DT8 3AX DT8 3AY DT8 3AZ DT8 3BA DT8 3BB DT8 3BD DT8 3BE DT8 3BG DT8 3BH DT8 3BJ DT8 3BN DT8 3BP DT8 3BQ DT8 3BS DT8 3BT DT8 3BU DT8 3BW DT8 3BX DT8 3BY DT8 3BZ DT8 3DA DT8 3DB DT8 3DD DT8 3DE DT8 3DF DT8 3DG DT8 3DH DT8 3DJ DT8 3DN DT8 3DP DT8 3DQ DT8 3DR DT8 3DS DT8 3DT DT8 3DU DT8 3DW DT8 3DX DT8 3DY DT8 3DZ DT8 3EA