DT11 encompasses Blandford Forum and surrounding areas in Dorset, a market showing modest performance relative to national averages. Over five years, property prices have appreciated at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, considerably below the broader UK trajectory, while rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 4.8% annually. The district scores 46.9 out of 100 on performance metrics, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally, indicating below-average prospects. Currently classified as latent stage gentrification, DT11 demonstrates the characteristics of a transitional market where rental yields exceed capital gains, a dynamic relevant for income-focused investors assessing returns relative to property value growth.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Blandford Forum · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Blandford Forum (DT11) common questions
Is Blandford Forum up and coming?
Blandford Forum (DT11) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 69% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 7.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Blandford Forum safe?
Blandford Forum has a safety score of 64/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Blandford Forum?
The average property price in Blandford Forum (DT11) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Blandford Forum?
The median monthly rent in Blandford Forum (DT11) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Blandford Forum?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Cheltenham (GL51), Cheltenham (GL53), Gloucester (GL4), Cheltenham (GL50), Westbury (BA13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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