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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

DT117AZ

Bryanston Street

DT117EY

Alexandra Street

DT117HD

Damory Street

DT117PW

North Place

DT117QG

Nursery Road

DT117RG

Dorset Street

DT117RT

Holland Way

DT117UE

East Street

DT117UU

Holland Way

DT117XE

Bryanston Street

DT117TL

Holland Way

DT117DU

East Street

DT117GN

West Street

DT117HA

Dorset Street

DT117JX

Queen's Road

DT117LX

Salisbury Crescent

DT117NJ

Barnes Close

DT117NL

King's Road

DT117NX

Highfields

DT117QT

Edward Street

DT117RE

North Place

DT117TY

Shaw Close

DT117UP

Dairy Field

DT117XY

Sandbourne Avenue

DT117LD

Elizabeth Road

DT117NZ

Highfields

DT117PF

Wilson Park

DT117UF

Badbury Drive

DT117UG

Littletowns

DT117UH

Ashmore Close

DT117UW

Badbury Drive

DT117XF

Lane Close

DT117EA

East Street

DT117DB

Jubilee Way

DT117BS

Eagle House Gardens

DT117DX

Common Lane

DT117EB

Church Lane

DT117GF

Larksmead

DT117HZ

Albert Street

DT117FE

Bryanston Street

DT117FT

Bracewell Close

DT117GD

Damory Street

DT117HH

Churchill Road

DT117HU

Salisbury Road

DT117LS

Salisbury Road

DT117NW

Elizabeth Road

DT117PB

Martin Close

DT117QF

Salisbury Street

DT117QQ

Percy Gardens

DT117RU

Froxfield Road

DT117SB

Blandford Forum Town

DT117SE

Hambledon Close

DT117XT

Balmer Road

DT117HN

Salisbury Road

DT117PP

Fields Oak

DT117PR

Salisbury Street

DT117RR

Hinton Close

DT117RZ

Bayfran Way

DT117UL

Ramsbury Close

DT117FA

Park Road

DT117FB

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117AA

The Plocks

DT117ED

Blandford Forum Town

DT117GE

Short's Lane

DT117HY

Albert Street

DT117JB

Langton Road

DT117JE

Alexandra Street

DT117PS

Salisbury Street

DT117XW

Casterbridge Close

DT118ZQ

The Tabernacle

DT117EP

Langton Crescent

DT117FL

Bracewell Close

DT117FP

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117HG

Windmill Road

DT117JS

Victoria Road

DT117LE

Wilverly Gardens

DT117NE

Carter Close

DT117QE

North Place

DT117RY

Cadley Close

DT117AD

Church Lane

DT117AH

Market Place

DT117BB

Blandford Forum Town

DT117BH

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117DQ

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117FH

Bryanston Street

DT117JT

Boundary View

DT117NS

Philip Road

DT117PY

Salisbury Street

DT117TN

Blandford Forum Town

DT117TU

Jubilee Way

DT117WB

Albert Street

DT117AJ

West Street

DT117DG

Portman Place

DT117DJ

East Street

DT117JP

Victoria Road

DT117XR

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117YB

Cobham Road

DT117TG

Littletowns

DT117DP

Sheep Market Hill

DT117HP

Salisbury Road

Data Sources

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