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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

DT117NB

Newman Close

DT117LP

Damory Mews

DT117UT

Jubilee Way

DT117UR

Blandford Heights

DT117JQ

Alexandra Street

DT117PY

Salisbury Street

DT117XQ

Wyvern Way

DT117SW

Salisbury Road

DT117LJ

Salisbury Road

DT117PR

Salisbury Street

DT117EG

Holland Way

DT117RP

Liddington Crescent

DT117FL

Gurkha Road

DT117PT

Martin Close

DT117PU

Bedlam Yard

DT117NH

Richmond Road

DT117RN

Damory Court

DT117JX

Queens Road

DT117HW

Salisbury Road

DT117TZ

Manningford Road

DT117JG

Alexandra Street

DT117HY

Albert Street

DT117XG

Preetz Way

DT117LS

Salisbury Road

DT117PW

North Place

DT117FA

Park Road

DT117QP

Alexandra Street

DT117GG

Larksmead

DT117GQ

Blandford

DT117JR

Victoria Road

DT117GB

Holmlea

DT117SX

Holland Way

DT117YD

Cobham Road

DT117BS

Eagle House Gardens

DT117JS

Victoria Road

DT117DA

Dulverton Cottages

DT117RS

Hinton Close

DT117GN

West Street

DT117UL

Ramsbury Close

DT117BU

White Cliff Gardens

DT119WB

The Tabernacle

DT117GD

Rookery Corner

DT117PB

Martin Close

DT117BE

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117HJ

Salisbury Road

DT117AF

Market Place

DT117NT

Philip Road

DT117TR

Overton Walk

DT117TE

Blandford Heights

DT117SB

Wimborne Road

DT117YA

Williams Way

DT117TU

Lockeridge Close

DT117NP

Elizabeth Road

DT117NW

Elizabeth Road

DT117XY

Sandbourne Avenue

DT117DY

East Street

DT117EY

Alexandra Street

DT117RD

Orchard Street

DT117DD

Milldown Road

DT119HL

Wimborne Road

DT117SQ

Chestnut Grove

DT117PA

St Leonards Avenue

DT117TA

Holland Way Industrial Estate

DT117PQ

James Close

DT117NA

Stevens Close

DT117HN

Salisbury Road

DT117ND

Angus Close

DT117BW

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117JL

Alfred Street

DT117TN

Staverton Walk

DT117JU

Peel Close

DT117FP

Glenmore Business Park

DT117QQ

Percy Gardens

DT117BP

White Cliff Mill Street

DT117LY

Hunt Road

DT117GZ

Peel Close

DT117AD

Church Lane

DT117JP

Victoria Road

DT117XZ

Wetherbury Close

DT117GA

Rookery Corner

DT111DY

The Tabernacle

DT117RH

Wessex Court

DT117EW

Langton Road

DT117NQ

Barnes Close

DT117EX

Oakfield Street

DT117FY

Sharp Close

DT117PS

Salisbury Street

DT117JZ

Queens Road

DT117QF

Salisbury Street

DT117QH

Salisbury Road

DT117QD

Park Road

DT117XL

Lady Baden Powell Way

DT117DG

Portman Place

DT117QN

Edward Street

DT117FF

Oak Mews

DT117DZ

Dunch Mead Cottages

DT117XS

Hill Road

DT117LD

Kings Road

DT117NS

Philip Road

DT117TJ

Holland Way

Data Sources

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