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Blandford Forum Town

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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
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 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)

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
Detached44£398,500
Flats36£130,250
Semi-Detached19£320,000
Terraced71£246,000

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

DT117QG

Nursery Road

DT117RG

Dorset Street

DT117RT

Holland Way

DT117UE

East Street

DT117UU

Holland Way

DT117XE

Bryanston Street

DT117TL

Holland Way

DT117DU

East Street

DT117GN

West Street

DT117HA

Dorset Street

DT117JX

Queen's Road

DT117LX

Salisbury Crescent

DT117NJ

Barnes Close

DT117NL

King's Road

DT117NX

Highfields

DT117QT

Edward Street

DT117RE

North Place

DT117TY

Shaw Close

DT117UP

Dairy Field

DT117XY

Sandbourne Avenue

DT117LD

Elizabeth Road

DT117NZ

Highfields

DT117PF

Wilson Park

DT117UF

Badbury Drive

DT117UG

Littletowns

DT117UH

Ashmore Close

DT117UW

Badbury Drive

DT117XF

Lane Close

DT117EA

East Street

DT117DB

Jubilee Way

DT117BS

Eagle House Gardens

DT117DX

Common Lane

DT117EB

Church Lane

DT117GF

Larksmead

DT117HZ

Albert Street

DT117FE

Bryanston Street

DT117FT

Bracewell Close

DT117GD

Damory Street

DT117HH

Churchill Road

DT117HU

Salisbury Road

DT117LS

Salisbury Road

DT117NW

Elizabeth Road

DT117PB

Martin Close

DT117QF

Salisbury Street

DT117QQ

Percy Gardens

DT117RU

Froxfield Road

DT117SB

Blandford Forum Town

DT117SE

Hambledon Close

DT117XT

Balmer Road

DT117HN

Salisbury Road

DT117PP

Fields Oak

DT117PR

Salisbury Street

DT117RR

Hinton Close

DT117RZ

Bayfran Way

DT117UL

Ramsbury Close

DT117FA

Park Road

DT117FB

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117AA

The Plocks

DT117ED

Blandford Forum Town

DT117GE

Short's Lane

DT117HY

Albert Street

DT117JB

Langton Road

DT117JE

Alexandra Street

DT117PS

Salisbury Street

DT117XW

Casterbridge Close

DT118ZQ

The Tabernacle

DT117EP

Langton Crescent

DT117FL

Bracewell Close

DT117FP

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117HG

Windmill Road

DT117JS

Victoria Road

DT117LE

Wilverly Gardens

DT117NE

Carter Close

DT117QE

North Place

DT117RY

Cadley Close

DT117AD

Church Lane

DT117AH

Market Place

DT117BB

Blandford Forum Town

DT117BH

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117DQ

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117FH

Bryanston Street

DT117JT

Boundary View

DT117NS

Philip Road

DT117PY

Salisbury Street

DT117TN

Blandford Forum Town

DT117TU

Jubilee Way

DT117WB

Albert Street

DT117AJ

West Street

DT117DG

Portman Place

DT117DJ

East Street

DT117JP

Victoria Road

DT117XR

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117YB

Cobham Road

DT117TG

Littletowns

DT117DP

Sheep Market Hill

DT117HP

Salisbury Road

DT117HQ

Market Place

DT117HW

Peel Close

DT117LJ

Salisbury Road

DT117NR

Andrew Close

Data Sources

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