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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 very low crime levels, with around 48 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
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
25.49(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.09(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-6%)
Other theft
3.67(-35%)
Public order
3.67(-44%)
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 163 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 in Blandford 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 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
Detached45£415,000
Flats34£151,500
Semi-Detached21£322,500
Terraced63£243,000

10 years median price trend in Blandford

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

All postcodes in Blandford

DT117NP

Elizabeth Road

DT117QN

Edward Street

DT117FS

Rifles Way

DT117FL

Gurkha Road

DT117GP

Blandford

DT117NE

Carter Close

DT117SR

Rosebank Lane

DT117AA

The Plocks

DT117DY

East Street

DT117QG

Salisbury Road

DT117ES

Riverside Road

DT117RP

Liddington Crescent

DT117GF

Larksmead

DT117SN

Milldown Road

DT117AH

Market House Mews

DT117QU

Damory Court Street

DT117ED

Nightingale Court

DT117PX

Salisbury Street

DT117JT

Boundary View

DT117AP

Wimborne Road

DT117SQ

Chestnut Grove

DT117NL

King's Road

DT117FB

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117NN

Kings Road

DT117QE

Salisbury Street

DT117XA

Mortain Close

DT117YB

Cobham Road

DT117PJ

The Mount

DT117LU

Larksmead

DT117JE

Alexandra Street

DT117LT

Nordon Road

DT117SD

Downside Close

DT117PP

Fields Oak

DT117PR

Salisbury Street

DT117GL

Dukes Parade

DT117GE

Luton Mews

DT117EG

Holland Way

DT117NZ

St Leonards Avenue

DT117EA

Limerick Cottages

DT117QX

Old Oak Gardens

DT117TB

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117RL

Oakfield Street

DT117TL

Holland Way

DT117SB

Wimborne Road

DT117LS

Salisbury Road

DT117NJ

Elizabeth Road

DT117ET

Damory Street

DT117DQ

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117DX

East Street

DT117HG

Windmill Road

DT117TW

Hilcot Way

DT117RZ

Bayfran Way

DT117EN

Langton Road

DT117LP

Damory Mews

DT117UU

Old Farm Gardens

DT117QF

Salisbury Street

DT117JS

Victoria Road

DT117DT

East Street Lane

DT117BA

Park Lands

DT117NW

Elizabeth Road

DT117HP

Salisbury Road

DT117JA

Albert Place

DT119HL

Wimborne Road

DT117TT

Lockeridge Close

DT117AU

Salisbury Street

DT117NU

Anne Close

DT117LW

Salisbury Road

DT117RQ

Dorset Place

DT117GH

Holland Way

DT117JU

Peel Close

DT117FT

Bracewell Close

DT117RJ

Damory Street

DT117DF

Eagle House Gardens

DT111EB

The Tabernacle

DT117XQ

Wyvern Way

DT117QZ

Orchard Street

DT117QY

Charles Street

DT117XX

Mellstock Close

DT117UN

Eastleaze Road

DT117AR

Salisbury Street

DT117BY

Park Road

DT117JD

Albert Street

DT117HN

Salisbury Road

DT117UR

Blandford Heights

DT117FG

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117FA

Park Road

DT117UX

Davis Gardens

DT117FZ

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117JY

Queens Road

DT117AY

Salisbury Street

DT117LE

Wilverly Gardens

DT117JL

Alfred Street

DT117XN

Castleman Smith Close

DT117UL

Ramsbury Close

DT117PY

Salisbury Street

DT117QH

Salisbury Road

DT117DJ

East Street

DT117TN

Staverton Walk

DT117SF

Downside Close

DT117GD

Rookery Corner

Data Sources

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