Postcode report
DT11 7SS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DT11 7SS: area rating, property, schools and local change
DT11 7SS is a postcode in Blandford, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DT11 7SS, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DT11 7SS are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DT11 7SS is based on Dorset 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,029 residents, 70 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DT11 7SS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DT11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £345k from 114 rolling sales, up 0.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near DT11 7SS, LocaleIQ matches 8 kids clubs or activities, including swimming (2), 6 other local activities. Closest examples include Family Swimming Wed 10:00 (at Blandford Leisure Centre, all ages, 2.0 km) and Family Swimming Wed 14:00 (at Blandford Leisure Centre, all ages, 2.0 km). 8 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DT11 7SS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DT11 7SS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DT11 7SS
Is DT11 7SS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DT11 7SS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near DT11 7SS?
Near DT11 7SS, LocaleIQ matches 8 kids clubs or activities, including swimming (2), 6 other local activities. Closest examples include Family Swimming Wed 10:00 (at Blandford Leisure Centre, all ages, 2.0 km) and Family Swimming Wed 14:00 (at Blandford Leisure Centre, all ages, 2.0 km). 8 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for DT11 7SS?
LocaleIQ matched DT11 7SS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DT11 7SS?
The latest median sold price is £345k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DT11 7SS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.