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County or areaDorset
Postcode districtDT11
Telephone code01258
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 31 min4:54 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 56 min8:08 am – 4:04 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People10,359 residentsin the Blandford Forum Town census areaMedian age 45.64,767 households63% of homes owner-occupied35% owned outright19% social rented, 17% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.6% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 4,940 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 15%, health and social work 14%, education 12%Getting to work: 24% work from home, 59% go by car, 1% take public transport, 15% walk or cycle52% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages28% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month February: highs 9°C, lows 2°C958 mm of rain a year, 29 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November47 days of air frost, 15 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 9°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 4 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 10 to 20°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 7 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 9°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksAngus Woodwoodland · under a mileBlandford Forestforest · 3.2 miPond Bottomvalley · 2.6 miLower Inclosurewoodland · 1.5 miEnford Bottomvalley · 2.9 miHod Hillhill · 3.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesStour Parkpark · under a mile · 15 haWoodhouse Gardenpark · under a mileLarksmead Recreation Groundplaying field · under a mile · 4 haTB5 & TB6sports ground · under a mileLamperds Field Allotmentsallotments · 1.1 mi · 2 haPriory Fieldplaying field · 1.8 mi · 2 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes20 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 5 Dec 201940 mi away, Bridgwater, SomersetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202633 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 5.3 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband91% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)4,939 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation39 m128 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 28 to 94 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalBlandford Community Hospitalunder a mileGP surgeryThe Blandford Group Practice2 surgeries within 2 milesright herePharmacyBoots2 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistAlaska House Dental Surgeryright hereSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi6 schools3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 independent, 1 otherSecondaryThe Blandford Schoolages 11-18, 1,103 pupilsunder a milePrimaryArchbishop Wake Church of England Primary Schoolages 0-11, 411 pupilsunder a milePrimaryBlandford St Mary Church of England Primary Schoolages 4-11, 208 pupilsunder a mileCollegeThe Bournemouth and Poole College12.7 miUniversityBournemouth University14.1 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBournemouth Airport BOH15 miMajor airportBristol Airport BRS44 miRailway stationHolton Heath11 miBus stationBus StationPoole13 miFerryPoole Ferry TerminalLower Hamworthy13 miBus stops64 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DT11 postcode district.


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89 Shops in Blandford Forum in 21 categories

 

 

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55 Takeaways in Blandford Forum in 6 categories

 

 

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51 Health and beauty in Blandford Forum in 16 categories

 

 

103 Home improvement in Blandford Forum in 18 categories

 

 

77 Attractions in Blandford Forum in 15 categories

 

 

54 Property services in Blandford Forum in 7 categories

 

 

92 Education in Blandford Forum in 23 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Blandford Forum

  • Kings Arms Inn - Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham

    Bar

    24 Bleke Street, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, SP8 5NB

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewAn excellent local pub/restaurant. We always uae it!!

  • Dolphin Inn - Stalbridge, Gillingham

    Bar

    1 Ring Street, Stalbridge, Gillingham, SP8 4HB

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent carvery good choice of meat and veg 17 of us enjoyed our birthday meal on Sunday well done Maggie ...

  • Three Elms Inn - North Wootton, Sherborne

    Bar

    49 Bridge Street, North Wootton, Sherborne, DT9 5JW

    14.8 miles away

    4 star reviewWelcoming relaxed atmosphere awaits you.No heirs and graces just good old pub food served with a smile.

  • Bird In Hand - Henstridge, Templecombe

    Bar

    2 Ash Walk, Henstridge, Templecombe, BA8 0QD

    13.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat pub good fell to it .Good bear ,Good food, Good welcome.

  • Stocks Inn - Wimborne Minster, Blandford Forum

    Bar

    10 Castle Street Cranborne Road Wigbeth Long Lane High Street Furzehill, Wimborne Minster, Blandford Forum, BH21 4HT

    8.5 miles away

    4 star reviewReally really nice and picturesque. Beer garden wonderful (when not raining). Only small gripe - staff are very young and ...

 

Top restaurants in Blandford Forum

  • Marco Polo - Bournemouth

    Italian Restaurant

    782 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DD

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAn excellent restaurant with very nice food and friendly staff.

  • mad cucumber - Bournemouth

    Vegan Restaurant

    7 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat place lovely good.

  • Mr Crepe's Cuisine - Poundbury, Dorchester

    Dessert Restaurant

    1 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SX

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing food, friendly owner, place decorated to look so cute! I don't know how this isn't the most popular restaurant ...

  • Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

    British Restaurant

    2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Cafe in Dorset. Lovely staff, amazing cakes and yummy cream teas!

  • Empire Kebabs - Dorchester

    Chicken Restaurant

    31 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF

    15.3 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent food great service

 

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Top hotels in Blandford Forum

  • Hideaway Cottage - Damerham, Fordingbridge

    The Common, Damerham, Fordingbridge, SP63HR

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWow! We had an amazing holiday in hideaway cottage. Elaine was very welcoming and friendly and the children we very ...

  • Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast - sandleheath, Fordingbridge

    Alderholt Rd, sandleheath, Fordingbridge, SP6 1PS

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely people I enjoyed my stay sad I had to go back home hope to come again ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

  • Longpuddle Bed and Breakfast - Piddlehinton, Dorchester

    4 High Street, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7TD

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGo! Don't hesitate.....we can thoroughly recommend this b&b.Such a charming couple.Ann and Bertie are perfect hosts with nothing being too ...

  • Marric - Poole

    145-147 Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HT

    13.6 miles away

    4 star reviewLoads of Parking, nice big bar with T.V.. Friendly and a great breakfast. Found by accident on the way to ...

 

Top shops in Blandford Forum

  • Karsberg Fish & Chips - Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    3 Turbary Road, Ferndown, BH22 8AW

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewNever had poor quality fish and chips or poor quality service. Our go-to pla(i)ce for take-away.

  • Hope 2 Cycle - Bournemouth

    Used Bicycle Shop

    878 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2DR

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewI was in desperate need of repair work and twice this little bike shop in Winton saved me. The quality ...

  • Barnacles - Bournemouth

    Pie Shop

    956 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2DG

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewtop quality,friendly service and a clear menu display. excellent.

  • Seafoods - West Moors, Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    138 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JB

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is our local choppy and food is always lovely

  • Best Kebab Restaurant - Bournemouth

    Noodle Shop

    178 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat staff, actually great quality meat and mostly home preprared. chicken donner is the best i have tasted and good ...

 

Top supermarkets in Blandford Forum

  • Ahmed Foodstore - Bournemouth

    95 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8UH

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is an outstanding supermarket that sells fresh vegetables and meat as well as comprehensive range of ingredients. Very good ...

  • Sainsburys - Poole

    4 Alder Park, Poole, BH12 4BA

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewVery useful well stocked ex-large Store with their highly reviewed Tu clothing. Just spoken to delightful young lady in Clothing ...

 

Top takeaways in Blandford Forum

  • charmans catering - Bournemouth

    Sandwich Shop and Takeaway

    288 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RT

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewDo your deliver ???

  • MobyMicks - Wimborne

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    44 Chichester Walk, Wimborne, BH21 1SN

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewOMG, the best fish and chips I have had in years! May be busy, but worth waiting for.

  • Alex Wok Poole Chinese Takeaway - Parkstone, Poole

    Chinese Takeaway

    409D Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AX

    13.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGood prompt delivery

  • Forum Frier - Blandford Forum

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG

    0.3 miles away

    4 star reviewThe fish & chips are very good. Crispy batter and plenty of chips. Highly recommended.

  • Balti House - Bournemouth

    Indian Takeaway

    865/867 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AT

    17.2 miles away

    4 star reviewgreat service and reasonably priced food that tastes great....nice staff who are polite and friendly......super

 

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Top home improvement in Blandford Forum

  • West Knighton Engineering - Dorchester

    Welder

    Stavordale Road, Dorchester, DT2 8LS

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good service, repairs my vans and machines good value for money.

  • BMS Pest Control - Poole

    Pest Control

    95 Beresford Road, Poole, BH12 2HD

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant company. Very efficient and excellent value when removing my wasp problem in the attic. The nest was huge but ...

  • Johnson's of Shaftesbury Removals Company - Gillingham

    Removal Service

    Gillingham, SP8 4PZ

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe moved from Gillingham, North Dorset to West Sussex on Monday 29th of November 2021. We got quotes from other ...

  • Kitchen House - Bournemouth

    Kitchen Design and Installation

    86-88 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic service from Gary and the team at Kitchen house, absolutely love my new kitchen. Gary was always available to ...

  • W D Ritchie - Blandford Forum

    Builder

    1 Littletowns, Blandford Forum, DT11 7UR

    0.9 miles away

    5 star reviewA wonderful team of polite, skillful and empathetic trades. Following many years of project management overseas, i9t was a pleasure ...

 

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Top property services in Blandford Forum

  • Enfields - Bournemouth

    Estate Agent

    381-383 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2AQ

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewenfields are very efficient and good to deal with.they pulled out all the stops for us to speed through our ...

 

Top education in Blandford Forum

  • RHODES SAFETY Driving School - Poole

    Driving School

    179 Goldfinch Road, Poole, BH17 7TB

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewMy daughter was shy and nervous so I was a little apprehensive on who to select for an instructor. I ...