The Close is in Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum and in North Dorset district. DT11 9PA is located in the Winterborne North 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 Close, Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT11 9QA, DT11 9PD, DT11 9NH, DT11 9PB, DT11 9NQ, DT11 9NY, DT11 9FH, DT11 9NZ, DT11 9FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT11 9PA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 25.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 50.7% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 51.5% | 42% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 37.8% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 22.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 19.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 18.1% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 100% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.4% | 96.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 96.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 549th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-14 | £376,852 |
| 18 The Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-04-29 | £459,278 |
| The Old Bakery The Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-11-03 | £392,345 |
| 13A The Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-08 | £387,866 |
| 40 The Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £406,500 | 2020-05-14 | £496,833 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School High Street , Spetisbury DT11 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Birch Avenue , Blandford St Mary DT11 9QD | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Black Lane , DT11 8SW | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milldown CofE Academy Milldown Road , DT11 7SN | 2out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downlands Community School Blandford Camp , DT11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blandford School Milldown Road , DT11 7SQ | 2out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum Centre The Forum Centre , Park Road DT11 7BX | 3out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryanston School Bryanston , DT11 0PX | - not rated | 5,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Marshall Lunch Club | Parish Rooms The Close | 2 yd | |
| The Charlton Inn | The Charlton Inn Bournemouth Road | 167 yd |
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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.