Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT11 8EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	54.9%	0.6%	51.0%	3.9%
Male	45.7%	45.1%	-0.6%	49.0%	-3.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DT11 8EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.5%	17.8%	0.3%	37.9%	-20.1%
Married: Opposite sex	62.8%	53.4%	-9.4%	44.2%	9.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	5.6%	6.4%	0.8%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	13%	20.2%	7.2%	6.1%	14.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.7%	47%	-3.7%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	30.5%	39.9%	9.4%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	15.8%	9.8%	-6.0%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DT11 8EY this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.5%	9.8%	-6.7%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	6.4%	-3.1%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	11.3%	-4.1%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	5.2%	1.3%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	17.2%	3.2%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	36.1%	45.4%	9.3%	33.8%	11.6%
Other	4.6%	4.6%	0.0%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
White	99.4%	98.4%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	83.8%	-7.1%	83.2%	0.6%
European Union	2.1%	4.1%	2.0%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	3.2%	9.6%	6.4%	2.7%	6.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	1.1%	-1.2%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	84.7%	-5.9%	83.2%	1.5%
10+ Years	1.2%	14.4%	13.2%	9.8%	4.6%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.2%	37.2%	-11.0%
Christian	68%	46.2%	21.8%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is DT11 8EY dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DT11 8EY was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

DT11 8EY has the 16th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 147th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DT11 8EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT11 8EY

Average Price
£3,256,822

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£3,256,822

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in DT11 8EY

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Millbrook House, Blandford Forum, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£720,000	1997-10-31	£3,330,841

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT11 8EY

Employment

DT11 8EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DT11 8EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	163
Full-Time Employee	78
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Station Road , Child Okeford DT11 8EL	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Augustan Avenue , Shillingstone DT11 0TX	3out of 4	2,957 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School The Cross , Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0RF	1out of 4	3,559 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
William Barnes Primary School Bridge Street , DT10 1BZ	3out of 4	5,032 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sturminster Newton High School Bath Road , DT10 1DT	3out of 4	5,124 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Forum School Shillingstone , DT11 0QS	- not rated	2,121 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hanford School Childe Okeford , DT11 8HN	- not rated	2,752 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Clayesmore School Iwerne Minster , DT11 8LL	- not rated	3,882 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clayesmore Preparatory School , Iwerne Minster DT11 8PH	- not rated	3,882 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yewstock School Honeymead Lane , DT10 1EW	4out of 4	4,858 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
GOLDHILL FARM KITCHEN	Ridgeway Lane Child Okeford		369 yd
The Cross Stores	The Cross Stores The Cross		581 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Saxon Inn	Saxon Inn Gold Hill		244 yd
The Baker Arms	Baker Arms The Cross		581 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Nicholas C Of E Primary School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	926 yd
Queen Elizabeth Ii Playing Field STATION ROAD	grass pitches	978 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.