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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

DT117LN

Salisbury Road

DT117DZ

Dunch Mead Cottages

DT117HS

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117XH

Preetz Way

DT117NR

Philip Road

DT117TY

Shaw Close

DT117XR

Signals Avenue

DT117XD

Jubilee Way

DT118AR

Kites Corner

DT117NY

St Leonards Avenue

DT117TQ

Salisbury Road

DT117AF

Market Place

DT117XY

Sandbourne Avenue

DT117DR

East Street

DT117UG

Blandford Heights

DT117HB

The Close

DT117UQ

Kingston Close

DT117JB

Meadow View

DT117PB

Martin Close

DT117GA

Rookery Corner

DT117XE

Bryanston Street

DT117BB

Blandford

DT117DW

The Tabernacle

DT118ST

Sunrise Business Park

DT117JP

Victoria Road

DT117PS

Salisbury Street

DT117JN

Alfred Street

DT117SH

The Milldown

DT117XL

Lady Baden Powell Way

DT117YD

Cobham Road

DT119WB

The Tabernacle

DT117UY

Chapel Gardens

DT117YA

Williams Way

DT117JH

Field View Road

DT117SA

Hambledon Close

DT118SW

Black Lane

DT117ND

Angus Close

DT117HZ

Albert Street

DT117RG

Dorset Street

DT117AS

Oak View

DT117SJ

Hawkers Close

DT117TR

Overton Walk

DT117HJ

Salisbury Road

DT117PA

St Leonards Avenue

DT117PQ

James Close

DT117AX

River Mews

DT117PG

Andrew Close

DT117LJ

Salisbury Road

DT117HH

Churchill Road

DT117GZ

Peel Close

DT117BH

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117WD

Diamond Way

DT117FP

Glenmore Business Park

DT117LG

Marsh's Court

DT117FY

Sharp Close

DT117DP

Sheep Market Hill

DT117DH

Westbury Way

DT117QD

Park Road

DT117FH

Bryanston Street

DT117DG

Portman Place

DT117AJ

West Street

DT117XB

Littletowns

DT117SE

Hambledon Gardens

DT117TA

Holland Way Industrial Estate

DT117UZ

Uplands Park

DT117BT

Eagle House Gardens

DT117GG

Larksmead

DT117PF

St Leonards Terrace

DT117JZ

Queens Road

DT117GN

West Street

DT117FW

Hornbeam Way

DT117UE

East Street

DT117QW

Edward Street

DT117EQ

Mary Cossins Close

DT117RX

Froxfield Road

DT117QL

Edward Street

DT117DL

Tabernacle Walk

DT117NG

Barnes Close

DT117EZ

Nursery Road

DT117QR

Alexandra Street

DT117JR

Victoria Road

DT117RE

North Place

DT117GJ

Oakfield Street

DT117RT

Stanton Close

DT117FQ

Holland Way

DT117XU

Shottesford Avenue

DT117LH

Salisbury Road

DT117UH

Ashmore Close

DT117XG

Preetz Way

DT117LQ

Buttercup Lane

DT117TX

Greenhill

DT117WB

Albert Street

DT117JF

Alexandra Street

DT117BQ

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117UB

Jubilee Way

DT117PU

Bedlam Yard

DT117HT

Salisbury Road

DT117FX

Fairfield Bungalows

DT117HA

The Close

DT117LB

Kings Road

Data Sources

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