Side-by-side comparison of DT1 Dorchester and DT11 Blandford forum covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DT1 is the more affordable option at £315,250 median vs £343,242 in DT11. DT11 has lower recorded crime (1,348 vs 1,767 offences over 13 months). DT1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | DT1 Dorchester | DT11 Blandford forum |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £315,250 | £343,242 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,767 | 1,348 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 69.1 | 48.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.9 | 77.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.