Area Info for Blandford Forum (Dorset)

About Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is a historic market town located in Dorset, South West England. It is known for its rich history, Georgian architecture, and scenic surroundings. The town has a population of approximately 10,000 residents and serves as a local centre for commerce and community activities.

History

Blandford Forum has a history dating back to the medieval period. The town was significantly affected by a major fire in 1731, which destroyed much of the original medieval buildings. The town was subsequently rebuilt in the Georgian style, which is evident in its architecture today. The town's history is also linked to its role as a market town and its proximity to the River Stour.

Architecture and Landmarks

The town is renowned for its Georgian architecture, with many buildings constructed in the 18th century. Notable landmarks include the Blandford Forum Town Hall, the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, and the historic market square. The town also features several historic pubs, shops, and traditional streets that reflect its heritage.

Economy and Local Activities

Blandford Forum's economy traditionally centred around agriculture, local trade, and small businesses. Today, it continues to serve as a hub for local markets, festivals, and community events. The town also benefits from tourism, attracting visitors interested in its history, architecture, and natural surroundings.

Natural Environment

The town is situated near the Dorset countryside, offering scenic views and outdoor activities. The nearby River Stour provides opportunities for fishing, walking, and leisure pursuits. The surrounding area includes parks and green spaces that contribute to the town's appeal as a peaceful and picturesque location.
Education
School
The Forum Centre0.00 miles
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BX
The Blandford School0.35 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
Milldown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.46 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School0.49 miles
Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School0.82 miles
Birch Avenue, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9QD
Bryanston School1.00 miles
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX
Knighton House School1.85 miles
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PY
Durweston CofE VA Primary School2.03 miles
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA
Pimperne Church of England Primary School2.21 miles
Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF
Downlands Community School2.48 miles
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG
Spetisbury CofE VA Primary School2.84 miles
High Street, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9DF
Hanford School3.69 miles
Childe Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HN
Shillingstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.20 miles
Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0TX
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford4.74 miles
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
The Forum School4.90 miles
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QS
Dunbury Church of England Academy5.03 miles
Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11 0AW
Health
Clinic
Jessopp House8.79 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
Oakley House9.78 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
The Harvey Practice10.12 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Puddletown Surgery11.04 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)11.05 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
Canford Heath Clinic11.43 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre11.96 miles
325 King John Avenue, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Poole Community Health Clinic12.59 miles
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NT
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre12.62 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Poole Child Development Centre12.68 miles
Longfleet Road,, BH15 2JB
Pelhams Community Clinic13.02 miles
Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH
Community Dental Service13.29 miles
Parkstone Health Centre, Mansfield Road, Poole, BH14 0DJ
Turbary Park Centre13.45 miles
Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 8SR
Branksome Clinic13.58 miles
51a Layton Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BJ
East Divisional Headquarters13.68 miles
The Acorn Building, 241 Ringwood Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2SP
St Leonards Hospital13.76 miles
241 Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2RR
GP
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice0.08 miles
White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BH
Eagle House Practice0.18 miles
Eagle House, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DQ
Eagle House Practice1.70 miles
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BP
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice4.90 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
Milton Abbas Practice5.50 miles
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT
Fontmell Magna Surgery6.45 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Milton Abbas Practice7.64 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Sturminster Newton Practice7.69 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
Bere Regis Practice7.81 miles
Manor Farm Road, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7HB
The Adam Practice - Lytchett Surgery8.00 miles
40 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BG
Walford Mill Medical Practice8.53 miles
Knobcrook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
The Old Dispensary Practice8.70 miles
32 East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL
The Quarter Jack Surgery9.01 miles
Rodways Corner, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AP
The Hadleigh Lodge Practice9.08 miles
216a Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
Sixpenny Handley Practice9.75 miles
The Surgery, Dean Lane, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, SP5 5PA
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice9.93 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
Hospital
Blandford Community Hospital0.28 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Victoria Hospital8.37 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Oakcroft9.81 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Westminster Memorial Hospital10.12 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Wareham Community Hospital12.13 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Alderney Hospital12.45 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
BMI The Harbour Hospital12.60 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital12.68 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset)13.76 miles
Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2RR
Forston Clinic14.58 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House15.06 miles
Alumhurst Road, 49 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pebble Lodge15.06 miles
49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
St Ann's Hospital15.17 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Kimmeridge Court15.17 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN
Nuffield Health, Bournemouth Hospital15.63 miles
67 Landsdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW
Dorset County Hospital15.97 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Pharmacy
Boots0.23 miles
10-14 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
Boots0.25 miles
3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Boots0.29 miles
45 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DX
Wellbeing Pharmacy5.93 miles
66 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
Boots7.66 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Lytchett Pharmacy8.00 miles
16 High Street, Lytchett, Matravers, BH16 6BG
The Walford Mill Pharmacy8.53 miles
Walford Mill Pharmacy, Knobcrook Road, WIMBORNE, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Lloydspharmacy8.76 miles
9 The Square, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JA
Boots9.01 miles
The Quarter Jack Surgery, Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP
Boots9.08 miles
Hadleigh Lodge Surgery, 216a Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
Colehill Pharmacy9.61 miles
42 Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2SE
Marnhull Pharmacy9.93 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Lloydspharmacy9.94 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Rowlands Pharmacy9.97 miles
56 Sopwith Crescent, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SQ
Boots10.14 miles
184b Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8DP
Arrowedge Pharmacy10.14 miles
188b Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8DP
Leisure
Park
STEPLETON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.10 miles
RANSTON (Grade II Listed)3.64 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL4.44 miles
CHARLES BENNETT4.57 miles
EASTBURY (Grade II* Listed)4.74 miles
KINGSTON LACY (Grade II Listed)5.43 miles
WALNUT TREE FIELD5.62 miles
CHARBOROUGH PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.75 miles
ANDERSON MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.78 miles
MILTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)6.31 miles
CRICHEL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.84 miles
LARMER TREE GROUNDS (Grade II* Listed)7.26 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)7.56 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON7.74 miles
RUSHMORE PARK (Grade II Listed)8.13 miles
COGDEAN ELMS8.71 miles
Shop
Groceries
Iceland Blandford Forum0.24 miles
26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
SPAR Blandford0.26 miles
Spar, 21 The Market Place, Dorset, DT11 7AF
Morrisons Blandford Forum0.34 miles
West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AW
Co-op Blandford Forum0.36 miles
Salisbury Road, DT11 7QG
M&S Blandford Forum0.38 miles
Langton Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EN
Budgens Blandford Forum0.47 miles
Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LP
Nisa Local0.48 miles
Damory Garage, Salisbury Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LP
Tesco Blandford Forum (Superstore)0.66 miles
Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9PU
Londis, Blandford2.05 miles
Pimperne, Blandford, DT11 8UQ
Londis Redpost Service Station3.96 miles
Main Road, Blandford, DT11 9EX
SPAR The Cross5.54 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Nisa W.B. Retail Ltd5.94 miles
66 High St, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
Co-op Wimborne5.99 miles
Station Road, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4AW
Londis Grays Stores7.19 miles
Milton Road, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JZ
Co-op Sturminster Newton7.67 miles
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB
Tesco Poole (Express)8.00 miles
1-3 Purbeck Parade, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BQ
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport15.54 miles
Southampton Airport35.59 miles
Bus Stop
Fairfield Road (SW)0.09 miles
Fairfield Road (NE)0.09 miles
The Half Moon (N)0.17 miles
Old Castleman (NW)0.18 miles
Blandford Hospital (SE)0.18 miles
Blandford Hospital (NW)0.18 miles
Old Castleman (SE)0.18 miles
Blandford Hospital (SW)0.20 miles
Blandford Day Centre (NW)0.21 miles
Blandford Day Centre (SE)0.21 miles
Blandford Hospital (NE)0.21 miles
Cadley Close (NE)0.25 miles
Blandford Upper School (NW)0.25 miles
Lockeridge Close (SE)0.26 miles
Lockeridge Close (NW)0.26 miles
Market Place (W)0.28 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Ferry Terminal12.85 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing12.88 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing14.92 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal15.42 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal15.57 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing18.65 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing19.00 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing19.04 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing20.71 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing20.76 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal21.37 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal28.63 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal30.88 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal33.14 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal33.18 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal33.37 miles
Railway Station
Holton Heath Rail Station10.94 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station11.26 miles
Wareham Rail Station11.74 miles
Poole Rail Station12.52 miles
Wool Rail Station12.57 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station12.77 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station12.91 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station13.38 miles
Branksome Rail Station14.09 miles
Tisbury Rail Station14.37 miles
Templecombe Rail Station14.74 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station15.83 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station15.93 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station15.99 miles
Sherborne Rail Station16.27 miles
Pokesdown Rail Station17.29 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT11 7B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment296
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
9, JUBILEE WAY

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7UW		£275,000
2025-06-27
semidetached
freehold
17, HAMBLEDON CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7SA		£390,000
2025-06-11
detached
freehold
26, LOCKERIDGE CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7TT		£345,000
2025-06-11
terraced
freehold
11, CHARLES STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7QY		£215,000
2025-06-09
terraced
freehold
69, ELIZABETH ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7NP		£245,000
2025-06-05
terraced
freehold
41, SANDBOURNE AVENUE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7XY		£320,000
2025-06-02
terraced
freehold
44, ORCHARD STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RA		£243,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
2, FISHERS CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7EL		£292,500
2025-05-23
terraced
freehold
16A, BAYFRAN WAY

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RZ		£400,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
12, BUTTERCUP LANE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7LQ		£500,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
MAGNOLIA COURT (FLAT 4), WEST STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7AW		£74,500
2025-05-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MEWS COTTAGE, THE PLOCKS

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7AA		£205,000
2025-05-15
terraced
freehold
RYAN COURT (FLAT 49), WHITE CLIFF MILL STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7DQ		£70,000
2025-05-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
31, EASTLEAZE ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7UN		£217,000
2025-05-06
terraced
freehold
51B, DORSET STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RF		£183,000
2025-05-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
43, JUBILEE WAY

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7UW		£183,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
KOHIMA COURT (1), EAST STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7DJ		£193,000
2025-04-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
86, SALISBURY ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7TQ		£413,000
2025-04-17
detached
freehold
19, WILLIAMS WAY

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7YA		£247,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
NEW COTTAGE, ST LEONARDS AVENUE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7PE		£520,000
2025-04-07
detached
freehold
MARYLAND, FAIRFIELD ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7BZ		£225,000
2025-04-02
terraced
freehold
46, LOCKERIDGE CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7TU		£280,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
21, DORSET STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RG		£310,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
38, EAGLE HOUSE GARDENS

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7BS		£125,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
23, EASTLEAZE ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7UN		£246,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
5, HAWKERS CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7SJ		£625,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
21, KINGSTON CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7UQ		£397,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
8, BRYANSTON MEWS

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7FE		£141,440
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
56, WESTBURY WAY

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7DH		£235,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
27, BALMER ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7XT		£252,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
RYAN COURT (FLAT 71), BRYANSTON STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7XE		£117,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
LITTLETOWNS ESTATE (UNIT 5), BLANDFORD HEIGHTS

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7UR		£10,000
2025-02-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
58, ORCHARD STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RA		£368,000
2025-02-13
terraced
freehold
4, HOLMLEA

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7GB		£318,000
2025-02-12
semidetached
freehold
6, STOUR GATE
BLANDFORD ST MARY
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9GN		£260,000
2025-02-07
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
7, STOUR GATE
BLANDFORD ST MARY
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9GN		£242,500
2025-01-31
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
11, STOUR GATE
BLANDFORD ST MARY
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9GN		£299,400
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
7, SIGNALS AVENUE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7XR		£325,000
2024-12-03
terraced
freehold
40, STOUR GATE
BLANDFORD ST MARY
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9GN		£359,000
2024-11-29
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
5, RICHMOND ROAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7NH		£282,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
4, STOUR GATE
BLANDFORD ST MARY
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9GN		£397,500
2024-10-23
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
17, STOUR GATE
BLANDFORD ST MARY
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9GN		£248,385
2024-09-20
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
35, LARKSMEAD

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7LU		£175,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
44, LANGTON CRESCENT

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7EP		£320,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
73, DOWNSIDE CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7SD		£377,500
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
18, LIDDINGTON CRESCENT

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RP		£322,500
2025-03-20
semidetached
freehold
21, LOCKERIDGE CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7TT		£290,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
17, MARSTON CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7RR		£355,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
19, LOCKERIDGE CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7TT		£285,000
2025-03-10
terraced
freehold
53, DAMORY STREET

BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7HD		£257,500
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
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