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About

Blandford ward encompasses the historic market town of Blandford Forum, situated along the River Stour in central Dorset. The area is defined by its Georgian architecture, largely rebuilt after a significant fire in the 18th century. This gives the town centre a consistent and notable character, with streets of brick and stone buildings housing independent shops and local services. The surrounding ward includes residential neighbourhoods and areas of open countryside on the town's fringes.

The river and its water meadows provide a green corridor through the area, with walking paths along the banks. A specific local landmark is the distinctive Town Bridge, adorned with obelisks and a central clock. The ward functions as a commercial and community hub for the wider rural district, with a regular market held in the central marketplace. Agricultural land and smaller settlements lie within its boundaries, linking the town directly to its pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Blandford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blandford is £50,743 per year. There are 4 schools in Blandford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blandford is home to around 10,359 people, with a population density of about 2,531.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blandford Population
10,359
Population density
2,531.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.06(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.32(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+11%)
Burglary
4.63(+70%)
Other theft
4.44(-21%)
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 qualifications or above
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

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Blandford 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£414,000
Flats31£136,000
Semi-Detached19£320,000
Terraced63£245,000

10 years median price trend in Blandford

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

All postcodes in Blandford

DT117TL

Holland Way

DT117PB

Martin Close

DT117HQ

Market Place

DT117DA

Dulverton Cottages

DT117HL

Salisbury Road

DT117QN

Edward Street

DT117TW

Hilcot Way

DT117AY

Salisbury Street

DT117BW

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117DD

Milldown Road

DT117QW

Edward Street

DT117TQ

Salisbury Road

DT117BU

White Cliff Gardens

DT117DR

East Street

DT117HX

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117JQ

Alexandra Street

DT117LT

Nordon Road

DT117XH

Preetz Way

DT118SW

Black Lane

DT117DT

East Street Lane

DT117LR

Salisbury Road

DT117PD

St Leonards Avenue

DT111ET

Blandford

DT117PL

Tudor Gardens

DT117SW

Salisbury Road

DT117TZ

Manningford Road

DT117WD

Diamond Way

DT117JD

Albert Street

DT117LN

Salisbury Road

DT117NU

Anne Close

DT117RD

Orchard Street

DT117RP

Liddington Crescent

DT117SD

Downside Close

DT117XS

Hill Road

DT117BT

Eagle House Gardens

DT117DN

The Plocks

DT117GH

Holland Way

DT117GZ

Peel Close

DT117NP

Elizabeth Road

DT117TR

Overton Walk

DT119HL

Wimborne Road

DT117AX

River Mews

DT117BQ

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117EE

Market Place

DT117LQ

Buttercup Lane

DT117NN

Kings Road

DT117UQ

Kingston Close

DT117XX

Mellstock Close

DT117BY

Park Road

DT117GP

Blandford

DT117NA

Stevens Close

DT117XZ

Wetherbury Close

DT117EZ

Nursery Road

DT117FX

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117JU

Peel Close

DT117QR

Alexandra Street

DT117RA

Orchard Street

DT117JF

Alexandra Street

DT117NB

Newman Close

DT117ND

Angus Close

DT117NF

Gent Close

DT117PT

Martin Close

DT117BZ

Fairfield Road

DT117RW

Damory Court Street

DT117LH

Salisbury Road

DT117NY

St Leonards Avenue

DT117RX

Froxfield Road

DT117DZ

Dunch Mead Cottages

DT117EH

Market Place

DT117ES

Riverside Road

DT117FN

Blandford

DT117GB

Holmlea

DT117JH

Field View Road

DT117NG

Barnes Close

DT117NQ

Barnes Close

DT117QY

Charles Street

DT117UJ

Badbury Drive

DT118AR

Kites Corner

DT117EX

Oakfield Street

DT117JN

Alfred Street

DT117XA

Mortain Close

DT117ER

Stour Road

DT117FR

Park Road

DT117LA

Queens Road

DT117YA

Williams Way

DT117AU

Salisbury Street

DT117FF

Oak Mews

DT117GL

Dukes Parade

DT117BX

Park Road

DT117LW

Salisbury Road

DT117PQ

James Close

DT117RJ

Damory Street

DT117SX

Holland Way

DT117UY

Chapel Gardens

DT117XQ

Wyvern Way

DT117DY

East Street

DT117LU

Larksmead

DT117YF

Cobham Road

DT117EW

Langton Road

DT117FW

Hornbeam Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.