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Blandford Forum Town

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About

Blandford Forum sits on the River Stour in north Dorset. Much of the town centre dates from a rebuilding after the 1731 fire carried out by local builders John and William Bastard, who used ashlar stone to create a coherent range of Georgian houses and public buildings. The layout around the market place and the church of St Peter and St Paul reflects that 18th-century plan; the church itself was rebuilt at the same time and its tall tower remains a local landmark. The surviving Georgian fabric gives the town a consistent character and concentrates shops, cafes and civic buildings around the central square.

The Blandford Forum Museum records local archaeology, craft and the history of the rebuilding, and riverside paths beside the Stour lead out from the town into the surrounding farmland. Borough Gardens and the market place provide green space and venues for a weekly market and occasional fairs. Residents use a mix of independent traders, small workshops and community facilities, while local routes connect the town to nearby villages and services.

Area overview

On average Blandford Forum Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blandford Forum Town is £50,575 per year. There are 4 schools in Blandford Forum Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blandford Forum Town is home to around 10,359 people, with a population density of about 2,964.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blandford Forum Town Population
10,359
Population density
2,964.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.94(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-24%)
Shoplifting
3.57(-46%)
Other theft
3.28(-42%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,647
93.11%
Other White
311
3%
Other Asian
85
0.82%
Irish
52
0.5%
Other
42
0.41%
Total population: 10,361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,364
27.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,548
18.24%
No qualifications
1,485
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,285
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
990
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 8,489

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,664
34.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,349
28.3%
Other social rented
811
17.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
694
14.56%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.16%
Total households: 4,767

Property prices in Blandford Forum Town

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 in Blandford Forum Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blandford Forum Town 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 Blandford Forum Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£322,500
Detached44£414,000
Flats34£151,500
Terraced61£243,000

10 years median price trend in Blandford Forum Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blandford Forum Town.

All postcodes in Blandford Forum Town

DT117UQ

Kingston Close

DT117EE

Market Place

DT117DW

The Tabernacle

DT117SD

Downside Close

DT117AX

River Mews

DT117DR

East Street

DT117RE

North Place

DT117YF

Cobham Road

DT117HG

Windmill Road

DT117UF

Ramsbury Close

DT117LH

Salisbury Road

DT117SJ

Hawkers Close

DT117AP

Wimborne Road

DT117BT

Eagle House Gardens

DT117RA

Orchard Street

DT117QL

Edward Street

DT117TP

Heddington Drive

DT117LB

Kings Road

DT117QJ

Edward Street

DT117FQ

Holland Way

DT117BB

Blandford

DT117UE

East Street

DT117EP

Langton Crescent

DT117TW

Hilcot Way

DT117UH

Ashmore Close

DT117FH

Bryanston Street

DT117QR

Alexandra Street

DT117QX

Old Oak Gardens

DT117JN

Alfred Street

DT117XX

Mellstock Close

DT111ET

Blandford

DT117PX

Salisbury Street

DT117RY

Cadley Close

DT117HZ

Albert Street

DT117ES

Riverside Road

DT117XB

Littletowns

DT117LQ

Buttercup Lane

DT117QE

Salisbury Street

DT117FB

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117QU

Damory Court Street

DT117TL

Holland Way

DT117EU

Damory Street

DT117PF

St Leonards Terrace

DT117AU

Salisbury Street

DT117YB

Cobham Road

DT117BN

White Cliff Mill Street

DT117RU

Holland Way

DT117HP

Salisbury Road

DT117FE

Bryanston Mews

DT117HF

Oakfield Court

DT117JD

Albert Street

DT117QY

Charles Street

DT117ET

Damory Street

DT117NX

Highfields

DT117NN

Kings Road

DT117XA

Mortain Close

DT117XW

Casterbridge Close

DT117LE

Wilverly Gardens

DT117UJ

Badbury Drive

DT117JT

Boundary View

DT117XR

Signals Avenue

DT111DR

The Tabernacle

DT117BZ

Fairfield Road

DT117AR

Salisbury Street

DT117BX

Park Road

DT117UA

Medbourne Close

DT117NR

Philip Road

DT117LX

Salisbury Crescent

DT117NE

Carter Close

DT117HQ

Market Place

DT117JB

Meadow View

DT117LF

Queens Road

DT117AJ

West Street

DT117TQ

Salisbury Road

DT117DJ

East Street

DT117LN

Salisbury Road

DT117TX

Greenhill

DT117UG

Blandford Heights

DT117PL

Tudor Gardens

DT117TF

Littletowns

DT117DE

Milldown Road

DT117FG

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117TG

Littletowns

DT117UW

Jubilee Way

DT117XJ

Counter Close

DT117EL

Fishers Close

DT117DL

Tabernacle Walk

DT118SW

Black Lane

DT117QW

Edward Street

DT117DT

East Street Lane

DT117LU

Larksmead

DT117HD

Damory Street

DT117AY

Salisbury Street

DT117RB

Orchard Street

DT117LR

Salisbury Road

DT117GL

Dukes Parade

DT117HH

Churchill Road

DT117NY

St Leonards Avenue

DT117RQ

Dorset Place

DT117RZ

Bayfran Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.