Apple Acre, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT11 8HS.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Apple Acre, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 7 Jun 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £810,000.
House prices on Apple Acre compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Apple Acre has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £810,000 | 7 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Apple Acre
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montholme, Apple Acre DT11 8HS | 7 Jun 2024 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dayspring, Apple Acre DT11 8HS | 26 Mar 2021 | £820,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Apple Acre
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Apple Acre in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Apple Acre is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Middle Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Middle Stour from Hammoon to Sturminster Marshall Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Apple Acre
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford 125 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Forum School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hanford School 69 pupils | Other independent school | 7–13 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Clayesmore School 414 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- The Cross (NE-bound, The Cross) 4 min walk
- The Cross (SW-bound) 4 min walk
- The Saxon Inn (SE-bound, Gold Hill) 5 min walk
- The Saxon Inn (N-bound, Gold Hill) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackmore Vale Partnership
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Child Okeford · 0.2 mi
- Budgens Budgens Child Okeford · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shillingstone Blandford Road · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Station Road Sturminster Newton · 2.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Sturminster Dental Care Limited · 2.8 mi
- Old Market Dental Practice · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 704 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,548 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Apple Acre
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 97.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 61.3% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 32.3% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.8% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.7% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.1% | 31.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.7% | 40.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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- Morton New 2.9 mi
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- Symonds & Sampson 2.9 mi
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