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About

Blandford ward is located in the town of Blandford Forum, in the county of Dorset. The area is known for its Georgian architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 18th century. The River Stour runs through the town, providing a natural feature that shapes the local landscape. Blandford ward includes a mix of residential areas, small businesses, and historic sites, reflecting its long-standing role as a market town.

The ward is home to Blandford Forum's town centre, which features a range of shops, cafes, and services. Nearby, the Blandford Camp military base adds a distinct element to the area's character. The ward also has several green spaces, including the Langton Meadows nature reserve, offering walking routes along the river. Public transport links connect Blandford ward to nearby towns and cities, making it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Blandford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blandford is £44,325 per year. There are 4 schools in Blandford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blandford Population
10,359
Population density
2,531.3 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

Based on 172 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
Detached44£398,500
Flats36£130,250
Semi-Detached19£320,000
Terraced73£246,000

10 years median price trend in Blandford

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

All postcodes in Blandford

DT117PN

Alfred Street

DT117XN

Castleman Smith Close

DT117YF

Cobham Road

DT111DY

The Tabernacle

DT117GG

Larksmead

DT117GJ

Oakfield Street

DT117HB

The Close

DT117SR

Rosebank Lane

DT117TJ

Holland Way

DT117EL

Fisher's Close

DT117EU

Damory Street

DT117QH

Fairfield Road

DT117QL

Edward Street

DT117RH

Salisbury Street

DT117RS

Hinton Close

DT118SA

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

DT119WB

The Tabernacle

DT117NH

Richmond Road

DT117AL

Blandford Forum Town

DT117HS

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117HT

Salisbury Road

DT117LG

Marsh's Court

DT117JZ

Queen's Road

DT117QU

Charles Street

DT117QX

Damory Court Street

DT117RL

Oakfield Street

DT117UA

Avebury Court

DT117UX

Davis Gardens

DT117XB

Littletowns

DT118ST

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117FZ

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117BE

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117BP

Park Road

DT117DE

Chestnut Grove

DT117LB

Elizabeth Road

DT117RN

Damory Court Street

DT117SJ

Salisbury Road

DT117TX

Greenhill

DT117UB

Jubilee Way

DT117UT

Jubilee Way

DT117XL

Lady Baden Powell Way

DT117AF

Market Place

DT117BD

Bryanston Street

DT117ET

Damory Street

DT117GQ

Blandford Forum Town

DT117PA

St Leonard's Avenue

DT117SF

Downside Close

DT117SH

Kingston Close

DT117TE

Littletowns

DT117TT

Hilcot Way

DT117AP

Damory Court Street

DT117DF

Eagle House Gardens

DT117DW

The Tabernacle

DT117EN

Langton Crescent

DT117HF

Blandford Forum Town

DT117LZ

Angus Close

DT117PJ

St Leonard's Avenue

DT117QJ

Edward Street

DT117QS

Alfred Street

DT117SA

Hambledon Close

DT117XU

Casterbridge Close

DT117JJ

Alfred Street

DT117DH

Langton Road

DT117DL

East Street

DT117EQ

Mary Cossins Close

DT117FG

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117FJ

Alner Road

DT117FY

Maple Tree Close

DT117GA

Damory Street

DT117PX

Salisbury Street

DT117QZ

Marsh's Court

DT117RQ

Blandford Forum Town

DT117SN

Milldown Road

DT117TP

Heddington Drive

DT111EB

The Tabernacle

DT117BA

Eagle House Gardens

DT117BN

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117FQ

Holland Way

DT117NT

James Close

DT117RB

Orchard Street

DT117TA

Holland Way

DT117UZ

Littletowns

DT117EG

Holland Way

DT117FS

Rifles Way

DT117JG

Alexandra Street

DT117JL

Alfred Street

DT117PH

Blandford Forum Town

DT117TB

Gurkha Road

DT117TD

Tin Pot Lane

DT117XD

Jubilee Way

DT117AR

Salisbury Street

DT117AS

Blandford Forum Town

DT117HR

Salisbury Road

DT117LF

Queen's Road

DT117RF

Dorset Street

DT117SQ

Chestnut Grove

DT117XJ

Counter Close

DT117TF

Littletowns

DT117QD

Park Road

DT111DR

The Tabernacle

Data Sources

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