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Blandford Forum Town

About

Blandford Forum is a historic market town in Dorset, located on the River Stour. The town is known for its Georgian architecture, largely rebuilt after a fire in the 18th century. Key landmarks include the parish church of St Peter and St Paul, the town hall, and the Market Place, which hosts regular markets and events. The area is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering easy access to the Dorset Downs and the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The town has a range of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, reflecting its rural character. Blandford Forum is also home to the Blandford Fashion Museum, showcasing local history and costume. The River Stour provides opportunities for walking and wildlife spotting, with paths leading to nearby villages. The town serves as a hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, maintaining a quiet, small-town atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Blandford Forum Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blandford Forum Town is £44,200 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blandford Forum Town Population

10,359

Population density

2,964.2 per km²

Demographics

British

9,647

93.11%

Other White

311

Other Asian

0.82%

Irish

0.5%

Other

0.41%

Total population: 10,361

Housing

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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Blandford Forum Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£398,500	£271,950	£369,375	£500,000	£574,250
Flats	36	£130,250	£62,775	£74,375	£182,625	£227,500
Semi-Detached	19	£320,000	£204,300	£277,500	£346,250	£384,750
Terraced	71	£246,000	£193,750	£230,000	£287,500	£347,500

10 years median price trend in Blandford Forum Town

All postcodes in Blandford Forum Town

DT117AY

Salisbury Street

DT117BW

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117DA

Fairfield Road

DT117DD

Milldown Road

DT117HL

Salisbury Road

DT117QN

Alexandra Street

DT117QW

Edward Street

DT117TQ

Larksmead

DT117TW

Hilcot Way

DT117BU

Salisbury Street

DT117DR

Common Lane

DT117DT

Blandford Forum Town

DT117HX

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117JQ

Alexandra Street

DT117LR

Hunt Road

DT117LT

Nordon Road

DT117PD

Bayfran Way

DT117XH

Counter Close

DT118SW

Black Lane

DT111ET

Blandford Forum Town

DT117JD

Albert Street

DT117LN

Nordon Road

DT117NU

Anne Close

DT117PL

Tudor Gardens

DT117RD

Orchard Street

DT117RP

Liddington Crescent

DT117SD

Black Lane

DT117SW

Davis Gardens

DT117TZ

Manningford Road

DT117WD

Diamond Way

DT117XS

Hill Road

DT117DN

The Plocks

DT117EE

Market Place

DT117AX

River Mews

DT117BQ

Whitecliff Gardens

DT117BT

Eagle House Gardens

DT117GH

Holland Way

DT117GZ

Peel Close

DT117LQ

Buttercup Lane

DT117NN

King's Road

DT117NP

Elizabeth Road

DT117TR

Blandford Forum Town

DT117UQ

Heddington Drive

DT117XX

Mellstock Close

DT119HL

Stour Road

DT117XZ

Wetherbury Close

DT117BY

Park Road

DT117EZ

Nursery Road

DT117FX

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117GP

Blandford Forum Town

DT117JU

Peel Close

DT117NA

Stevens Close

DT117QR

Alexandra Street

DT117RA

North Place

DT117BZ

Fairfield Road

DT117JF

Alexandra Street

DT117NB

Newman Close

DT117ND

Angus Close

DT117NF

Gent Close

DT117PT

Martin Close

DT117RW

Damory Court Street

DT117EX

Oakfield Street

DT117JN

Alfred Street

DT117LH

Salisbury Road

DT117NY

St Leonard's Avenue

DT117RX

Cadley Close

DT117XA

Mortain Close

DT117DZ

East Street

DT117EH

Market Place

DT117ER

Stour Road

DT117ES

Langton Road

DT117FN

Blandford Forum Town

DT117FR

Park Road

DT117GB

Blandford Forum Town

DT117JH

Field View Road

DT117LA

Queen's Road

DT117NG

Barnes Close

DT117NQ

Barnes Close

DT117QY

Charles Street

DT117UJ

Ashmore Close

DT117YA

Williams Way

DT117AU

Bryanston Street

DT117BX

Park Road

DT117FF

Damory Street

DT117GL

Blandford Forum Town

DT117LW

King's Road

DT117PQ

James Close

DT117RJ

Damory Street

DT117SX

Holland Way

DT117UY

Black Lane

DT117XQ

Wyvern Way

DT117DY

East Street

DT117EW

Langton Road

DT117FW

Hornbeam Way

DT117HJ

Churchill Road

DT117JY

Queen's Road

DT117LP

Salisbury Crescent

DT117LU

Buttercup Lane

DT117LY

Hunt Road

DT117PN

Alfred Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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