Postcode DT11 7EL is located in an urban city, within the Blandford ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Blandford Forum Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blandford Forum Town is £50,575 per year. The nearest station is Holton Heath located about 10.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Woodhouse Gardens.
Blandford Forum Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Blandford Forum Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blandford Forum Town is £50,575 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT11 7EL.
Blandford Forum Town near DT11 7EL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Holton Heath located about 10.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodhouse Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Woodhouse Gardens |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £151,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £243,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blandford
In the DT11 7EL postcode area, located within Blandford Forum Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT11 7EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Langton Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Solti Grocery | East Street, Dorset, DT11 7DU | Walking directions to Solti Grocery |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | East Street, Dorset, DT11 7DX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | West Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT11 7EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Byron Robert Quayle
Blandford - Elected 2 May 2024
Noc Lacey-Clarke
Blandford - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.