Blandford neighbourhood data at a glance

This public area guide compares Blandford in Dorset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Blandford a good place to live?

Blandford has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Dorset below.

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Blandford at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 11.97 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 72nd percentile
House prices
Local result £242,582
National comparison
Middle 33rd percentile
Schools
Local result 37th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 52nd percentile
National comparison
Middle

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.

Watch out for

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.

Crime rate in Blandford

Crime rate

Crime rate

11.97 per 1,000 people

Percentile

72nd percentile nationally

Crime data is above the national middle range.

House prices in Blandford

House prices

Average sold price

£242,582

Percentile

33rd percentile nationally

House prices are below the national middle range.

Schools in Blandford

Schools

37th percentile nationally

Flood risk in Blandford

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Blandford

Transport

52nd percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Blandford a good place to live?

Blandford has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.

Is Blandford safe?

Blandford ranks in the 72nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Blandford?

The average sold price is £242,582, with house prices in the 33rd percentile nationally.

How are schools in Blandford?

Schools rank in the 37th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Blandford?

Nearby public profiles include Westham in Dorset and Melcombe Regis West in Dorset.