The Old Forge, 1, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BW

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
The Old Forge earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (0/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- PendingP/TRC/2026/05852Hornbeam - Reduce crown laterals by 1.7m and height by 1m.
- ApprovedP/HOU/2026/04911Erect two-storey extension, carry out alterations to roof and associated landscaping works
- RejectedP/TRC/2026/04748Hornbeam - Reduce height by no more than 2.5m and lateral spread by no more than 4m.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership73.5%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2004-02-27
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISIMilton Abbey School0.4 mi
- Inspected by ISIThe Luccombe Hub0.9 mi
- Dunbury Church of England Academy2.3 miGood
- Milborne St Andrew First School2.4 miGood
2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 8-£355k-
- 5-£355k-
- 9-£490k-
- 4-£425k-