The Cross is in Tarrant Crawford, Blandford Forum and in North Dorset district. DT11 9HX is located in the Cranborne Chase electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Cross, Tarrant Crawford, Blandford Forum, DT11 9HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT11 9HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53% | 48.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 20.9% | 24.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 56% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 45.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 7.2% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 11.6% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 38.4% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 95.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 34.1% | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Cross was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beacon average.
The Cross has the lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,295 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Grain Store The Cross, Blandford Forum, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-04-30 | £142,301 |
| Green Acres The Cross, Blandford Forum, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-12-20 | £483,245 |
DT11 9HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DT11 9HX 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 9HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School High Street , Spetisbury DT11 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sturminster Marshall First School 78 High Street , Sturminster Marshall BH21 4AY | 4out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Birch Avenue , Blandford St Mary DT11 9QD | 3out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Black Lane , DT11 8SW | 3out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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.