Tarrant Rawston, Blandford Forum, DT11 8RZ

Blandford Forum is a market town in Dorset, England, on the River Stour, 13 miles (21 km) north‑west of Poole. It had a population of 10,355 at the 2021 census. The town’s setting along the river gives it a distinct character, and its status as a market town suggests a range of local amenities typical of a small yet well‑connected community. With the postal district DT 11, the locality benefits from a clear postal identity that ties it to the wider Dorset area. The town’s proximity to Poole means that residents have access to larger coastal services while enjoying the quieter, more traditional atmosphere of a Dorset market town. Overall, Blandford Forum offers a balance of rural setting, community focus, and reasonable distance to larger urban and coastal centres.