DT11 — BLANDFORD FORUM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT11

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT11 is £383,392, which is 10% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT11 cost 33.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT11 have fallen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£521,392	457
Semi-detached	£339,774	288
Terraced	£283,418	340
Flat	£179,158	156
All types	£383,392	1342

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT11

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT11 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DT11

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT11 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Downlands Community School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
The Blandford School	Secondary	Good	mi
Bryanston School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Hanford School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Clayesmore School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT11 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT11 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT11 — BLANDFORD FORUM

Area Summary

DT11 (BLANDFORD FORUM) offers above-average property prices (£383,392, 34% above national average), low crime (90% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT11?

The average house price in DT11 (BLANDFORD FORUM) is £383,392, based on 1342 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.1% over the past year.

Is DT11 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT11 is significantly below the national average (7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT11?

There are 19 schools in or near DT11. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DT11?

Council tax in DT11 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT11?

The average broadband download speed in DT11 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT11 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT11 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.