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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

DT117PE

St Leonards Avenue

DT117FE

Bryanston Mews

DT117LX

Salisbury Crescent

DT117HQ

Market Place

DT117HD

Damory Street

DT117FR

Park Road

DT117BD

Forum Mews

DT111ET

Blandford

DT117BU

White Cliff Gardens

DT117NQ

Barnes Close

DT117GY

Salisbury Road

DT117UF

Ramsbury Close

DT117EL

Fishers Close

DT117ER

Stour Road

DT117QQ

Percy Gardens

DT117HR

Salisbury Road

DT117JG

Alexandra Street

DT117BP

White Cliff Mill Street

DT117EW

Langton Road

DT117AW

West Street

DT117LY

Hunt Road

DT117TP

Heddington Drive

DT117FF

Oak Mews

DT117PH

Wimborne Road

DT117TU

Lockeridge Close

DT117TD

Clump Farm Industrial Estate

DT117DA

Dulverton Cottages

DT117RW

Damory Court Street

DT117RY

Cadley Close

DT117HF

Oakfield Court

DT117NH

Richmond Road

DT117AL

Blandford

DT117FU

Maple Tree Close

DT117LD

Kings Road

DT117UP

Dairy Field

DT117FN

Blandford

DT117GQ

Blandford

DT117LZ

Hunt Road

DT117EB

Market Place

DT117XS

Hill Road

DT117QS

Alfred Street

DT117BS

Eagle House Gardens

DT117BZ

Fairfield Road

DT117XT

Balmer Road

DT117UJ

Badbury Drive

DT117DD

Milldown Road

DT117EU

Damory Street

DT117TF

Littletowns

DT117DE

Milldown Road

DT117RS

Hinton Close

DT117JJ

Alfred Street

DT117RB

Orchard Street

DT117XJ

Counter Close

DT117NF

Gent Close

DT117BN

White Cliff Mill Street

DT117NB

Newman Close

DT111DR

The Tabernacle

DT117FJ

Alner Road

DT117QJ

Edward Street

DT117LR

Salisbury Road

DT117EP

Langton Crescent

DT117NX

Highfields

DT117RA

Orchard Street

DT117TZ

Manningford Road

DT117GB

Holmlea

DT117DB

Milldown Road

DT117EX

Oakfield Street

DT117BE

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117AZ

Bryanston Street

DT117BX

Park Road

DT117XZ

Wetherbury Close

DT117EH

Market Place

DT117HL

Salisbury Road

DT117NS

Philip Road

DT117TE

Blandford Heights

DT117HU

Salisbury Road

DT117LA

Queens Road

DT117RF

Dorset Street

DT117RR

Marston Close

DT117LF

Queens Road

DT117JX

Queens Road

DT117HY

Albert Street

DT117DU

East Street

DT117EE

Market Place

DT117JQ

Alexandra Street

DT117NT

Philip Road

DT117RN

Damory Court

DT117UW

Jubilee Way

DT117XW

Casterbridge Close

DT117QP

Alexandra Street

DT117PW

North Place

DT118SA

Blandford

DT117RD

Orchard Street

DT117PN

Percy Gardens

DT117NA

Stevens Close

DT117AD

Church Lane

DT117RH

Wessex Court

DT117PT

Martin Close

DT117HX

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117RU

Holland Way

Data Sources

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