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Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
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Blandford Forum is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,694. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 11,694 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8607°, -2.1617° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Blandford Forum
Blandford Forum is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,694. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Blandford Forum vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Blandford Forum vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,064 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 4,678 |
Property Tax
Climate in Blandford Forum
Blandford Forum has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8607°N, 2.1617°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Blandford Forum has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Blandford Forum
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milldown CofE Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Blandford School | — | — | — | — |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bryanston School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blandford Forum
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Forest FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Blandford Forum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Blue Pool | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum | ||||
| Gillingham Museum | ||||
| Gold Hill Museum | ||||
| Mere Museum | ||||
| Mill House Cider Museum | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Museum of Jurassic Marine Life | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum | ||||
| RNLI Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| Shaftsbury Abbey Museum | ||||
| St Mary's Church | ||||
| Stour Micro Museum | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Swanage Railway Museum | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum | ||||
| Tyneham | ||||
| Tyneham School | ||||
| Visit Hillbrush | ||||
| Wareham Town Museum |
Libraries in Blandford Forum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Branksome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Cliffs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossways Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poole Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Puddletown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rossmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shaftesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tank Museum Library and Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wool Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blandford Forum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place | |||||
| Swanage Market |
Hotels in Blandford Forum
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blandford Forum
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blandford Forum
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Blandford Forum
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Blandford Forum
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Blandford Forum
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Blandford Forum
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Blandford Forum
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blandford Forum
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blandford Forum
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blandford Forum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Piddle Brewery | ||||
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| Isle of Purbeck Brewery | ||||
| The Dorset Cider Farm | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Blandford Forum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Blandford Forum
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Blandford Forum
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lotmead Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blandford Forum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Blandford Forum Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blandford Forum
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Blandford Evangelical Church | |
| Blandford United Reformed Church | |
| St Martin's Church | |
| St Peter & St Paul C Of E Church | |
| The Methodist Curch |
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What is the population of Blandford Forum?
Blandford Forum has a population of 11,694 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Blandford Forum expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Blandford Forum?
Blandford Forum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Blandford Forum?
Blandford Forum has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 1,064 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Blandford Forum?
The median home value in Blandford Forum is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Blandford Forum?
31.5% of adults in Blandford Forum hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Blandford Forum?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Blandford Forum is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.