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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 moderate crime levels, with around 54 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
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
26.06(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.32(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+11%)
Burglary
4.63(+70%)
Other theft
4.44(-21%)
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 151 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
Detached40£414,000
Flats29£132,000
Semi-Detached19£320,000
Terraced63£245,000

10 years median price trend in Blandford

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

All postcodes in Blandford

DT111DR

The Tabernacle

DT117AZ

Bryanston Street

DT117EY

Alexandra Street

DT117HD

Damory Street

DT117PW

North Place

DT117QD

Park Road

DT117RG

Dorset Street

DT117RT

Stanton Close

DT117TF

Littletowns

DT117QG

Salisbury Road

DT117UE

East Street

DT117UU

Old Farm Gardens

DT117XE

Bryanston Street

DT117GN

West Street

DT117HA

The Close

DT117JX

Queens Road

DT117NL

King's Road

DT117QT

Edward Street

DT117RE

North Place

DT117NZ

St Leonards Avenue

DT117PF

St Leonards Terrace

DT117UH

Ashmore Close

DT117DU

East Street

DT117LX

Salisbury Crescent

DT117NJ

Elizabeth Road

DT117NX

Highfields

DT117TY

Shaw Close

DT117UP

Dairy Field

DT117XY

Sandbourne Avenue

DT117LD

Kings Road

DT117UF

Ramsbury Close

DT117UG

Blandford Heights

DT117UW

Jubilee Way

DT117XF

Lane Close

DT117BS

Eagle House Gardens

DT117DB

Milldown Road

DT117GF

Larksmead

DT117DX

East Street

DT117EA

Limerick Cottages

DT117EB

Market Place

DT117HZ

Albert Street

DT117GD

Rookery Corner

DT117LS

Salisbury Road

DT117QF

Salisbury Street

DT117QQ

Percy Gardens

DT117SB

Wimborne Road

DT117FE

Bryanston Mews

DT117FT

Bracewell Close

DT117HH

Churchill Road

DT117HU

Salisbury Road

DT117NW

Elizabeth Road

DT117RU

Holland Way

DT117SE

Hambledon Gardens

DT117XT

Balmer Road

DT117PR

Salisbury Street

DT117RZ

Bayfran Way

DT117UL

Ramsbury Close

DT117AA

The Plocks

DT117ED

Nightingale Court

DT117HY

Albert Street

DT117PS

Salisbury Street

DT117HN

Salisbury Road

DT117PP

Fields Oak

DT117RR

Marston Close

DT117FA

Park Road

DT117FB

Shaftesbury Lane

DT117GE

Luton Mews

DT117JB

Meadow View

DT117JE

Alexandra Street

DT117XW

Casterbridge Close

DT117HG

Windmill Road

DT117LE

Wilverly Gardens

DT117NE

Carter Close

DT117EP

Langton Crescent

DT117FL

Gurkha Road

DT117FP

Glenmore Business Park

DT117JS

Victoria Road

DT117QE

Salisbury Street

DT117RY

Cadley Close

DT117AD

Church Lane

DT117TN

Staverton Walk

DT117WB

Albert Street

DT117AH

Market House Mews

DT117BB

Blandford

DT117BH

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117DQ

Whitecliff Mill Street

DT117FH

Bryanston Street

DT117JT

Boundary View

DT117NS

Philip Road

DT117PY

Salisbury Street

DT117TU

Lockeridge Close

DT117AJ

West Street

DT117DG

Portman Place

DT117DJ

East Street

DT117JP

Victoria Road

DT117XR

Signals Avenue

DT117YB

Cobham Road

DT117HW

Salisbury Road

DT117NR

Philip Road

DT117PU

Bedlam Yard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.