The Cross, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT11 0SP.
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At a glance
9 property sales on The Cross, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £442,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £475,000. That is 26% above the Blandford Forum average of £351,924 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% detached, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Cross range from £255,000 to £615,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 65 streets in Blandford Forum with at least two sales in the last year, The Cross ranks 11th for average price.
House prices on The Cross compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DT11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £475,000 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £255,000 | 26 May 2026 |
Sold prices on The Cross
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shambles, The Cross DT11 0SP | 26 May 2026 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Fox Cottage, The Cross DT11 0SP | 15 Apr 2026 | £615,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Fairholme, The Cross DT11 0SP | 2 Dec 2025 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Burlton Cottage, The Cross DT11 0SP | 6 Nov 2025 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashmead, The Cross DT11 0SP | 15 Nov 2024 | £545,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Maypole Cottage, The Cross DT11 0SP | 14 Apr 2022 | £397,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Badgers, The Cross DT11 0SP | 30 Jun 2021 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Maypole Cottage, The Cross DT11 0SP | 19 Mar 2021 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Bowland, The Cross DT11 0SP | 26 Oct 2020 | £527,500 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maypole Cottage, The Cross | £375,000 (Mar 2021) → £397,500 (Apr 2022) | +6% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near The Cross
Crime
3 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Cross 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Cross is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Middle Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset 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 The Cross
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford 125 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hanford School 69 pupils | Other independent school | 7–13 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Durweston Church of England Primary School 144 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.7 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
- Poplar Hill (NW-bound) 1 min walk
- Poplar Hill (SE-bound) 1 min walk
- Church Road (SE-bound, Blandford Road) 4 min walk
- Church Road (NW-bound, Blandford Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackmore Vale Partnership
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shillingstone Blandford Road · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar Child Okeford · 1.1 mi
- Budgens Budgens Child Okeford · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Station Road Sturminster Newton · 3.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- The Old Malt House Dental Practice · 2.9 mi
- Sturminster Dental Care Limited · 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Cross
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Who lives around The Cross
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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Estate agents near The Cross
- Morton New 2.9 mi
- Roy Barrett Estate Agents 2.9 mi
- Symonds & Sampson 3.0 mi
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