Area Info for Buckland Newton (Dorset)

Buckland Newton (Dorset, UK)

Buckland Newton is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Dorset, South West England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Dorchester, the county town of Dorset.

The village has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with historical records indicating its existence since at least the 13th century. The name "Buckland" is derived from Old English, meaning "land held by a free man," and "Newton" refers to a new settlement or farmstead established in the area.

Architectural highlights in Buckland Newton include traditional Dorset cottages, a historic church, and remnants of old farm buildings. The local church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a notable feature and dates back several centuries, showcasing medieval architecture.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and woodland, making it a picturesque location ideal for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The village is part of the West Dorset district and benefits from its rural charm and community spirit.

Economically, Buckland Newton has historically been based on agriculture, with farming remaining an important aspect of local life. In recent years, the village has also seen some development in tourism and local services, supporting its small population.

While Buckland Newton is a quiet and rural community, it is well-connected by local roads to nearby towns and villages, providing access to amenities and services in the wider Dorset area.

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School
Buckland Newton Church of England School	0.34 miles
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
Cerne Abbas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School	2.78 miles
Duck Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
Piddle Valley Church of England First School	3.69 miles
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School	4.54 miles
Droop, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2ED
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	4.86 miles
Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ
Leweston School	5.45 miles
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Leweston School Junior Department	5.45 miles
Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Cheselbourne Village School	5.54 miles
Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NT
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Yetminster	6.89 miles
Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LS
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	6.89 miles
Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP
Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	7.15 miles
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY
Milton Abbey School	7.20 miles
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School	7.29 miles
Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AX
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	7.47 miles
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Sherborne School	7.70 miles
Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP
Sherborne Preparatory School	7.74 miles
Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NY

Clinic
Puddletown Surgery	8.22 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester	9.11 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester	9.15 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester	9.15 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Fiveways Resource Centre	10.92 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Magnolia	11.12 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court	11.12 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	11.21 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
South Somerset Camhs	11.23 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan	11.23 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Community Services (Charter House)	11.32 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)	11.32 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service	12.32 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Dorchester Road Surgery	15.19 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre	15.48 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre	15.97 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW

GP
Cerne Abbas Surgery	2.74 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street	6.61 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street	6.98 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Maiden Newton Surgery	7.10 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
The Apples Medical Practice	7.61 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Milton Abbas Practice	7.83 miles
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT
New Land Practice	8.02 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice	8.02 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Puddletown Surgery	8.22 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Sturminster Newton Practice	8.48 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
Stalbridge Practice	8.50 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
Milton Abbas Practice	8.51 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Milborne Port Surgery	8.53 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
Cornwall Road Medical Practice	9.10 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery	9.10 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
Fordington Practice	9.16 miles
91-93 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LD

Hospital
Forston Clinic	6.28 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Yeatman Hospital	7.89 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Dorset County Hospital	9.09 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House	9.60 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital	9.96 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Yeovil District Hospital	10.69 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Blandford Community Hospital	12.23 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Wincanton Community Hospital	14.82 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Westminster Memorial Hospital	15.41 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Weymouth Community Hospital	15.48 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Crewkerne Community Hospital	15.49 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Bridport Community Hospital	15.81 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital	15.81 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Westhaven Hospital	15.97 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
South Petherton Community Hospital	17.02 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Wareham Community Hospital	18.10 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ

Pharmacy
The Abbey Pharmacy	7.68 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	7.68 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots	7.68 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy	7.68 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Boots	8.35 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited	8.38 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
Stalbridge Pharmacy	8.50 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Boots	9.01 miles
12 - 13 Cornhill, Dorchester, DT1 1BQ
Rowlands Pharmacy	9.10 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Superdrug Stores Plc	9.11 miles
17 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Market Pharmacy	9.26 miles
Unit 1 Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QS
Victoria Park Pharmacy	9.32 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Boots	9.58 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
Tesco Superstore	9.83 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Boots	10.38 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Marnhull Pharmacy	10.40 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU

Park
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	1.65 miles
HILFIELD HILL	3.09 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)	5.65 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)	6.32 miles
MILTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)	6.57 miles
HOG CLIFF	6.61 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)	6.79 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)	6.92 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)	7.32 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER	7.48 miles
DORSET	7.55 miles
THE QUARR	8.30 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	8.33 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD	8.46 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)	8.50 miles
KINGSTON MAURWARD (Grade II* Listed)	8.67 miles

Groceries
Londis The Red Barn Village Store	4.37 miles
The Causeway, Bryan, DT10 2BH
SPAR Hazelbury Bryan	4.37 miles
Spar, The Causeway, Dorset, DT10 2BH
SPAR Long Ash Service Station	6.66 miles
Spar, Frampton, Dorset, DT2 9NW
SPAR Yetminister	6.72 miles
Spar, 2 Sunnyside Court, Dorset, DT9 6LF
SPAR Maiden Newton	7.15 miles
Maiden Newton Filling Station, Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT2 0BA
The Stores	7.19 miles
Church Rd, Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0AA
Sainsbury's Sherborne	7.47 miles
Ludborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3ND
Co-op Sherborne	7.70 miles
Sherborne, DT9 6AW
Budgens Sherborne	8.01 miles
Young`s Garage, Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BQ
NSP Stores	8.15 miles
Simons Road, Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DW
SPAR The Cross	8.26 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Nisa Extra	8.40 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Londis Grays Stores	8.43 miles
Milton Road, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JZ
Co-op Sturminster Newton	8.45 miles
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB
Co-op Sherborne	8.55 miles
Milborne Port, DT9 5EL
SPAR Dorchester	8.72 miles
Spar, The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU

Airport
Bournemouth International Airport	27.20 miles
Bristol International Airport	39.13 miles

Bus Stop
Church of the Holy Rood (W)	0.12 miles
Church of the Holy Rood (E)	0.13 miles
Cranes Meadow (W)	0.36 miles
School Lay By (E)	0.42 miles
The School (N)	0.45 miles
The School (S)	0.46 miles
Buckland Newton Turn (SW)	0.63 miles
Buckland Newton Turn (NE)	0.64 miles
Henley Farm (S)	0.74 miles
Henley Farm (N)	0.74 miles
Old Church (N)	0.84 miles
Old Church (S)	0.85 miles
Duntish Cross (N)	1.21 miles
Duntish Cross (SW)	1.24 miles
Duntish Cross (W)	1.24 miles
Saw Mills (SW)	1.40 miles

Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	16.36 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal	21.96 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing	22.17 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing	24.01 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal	24.48 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal	24.54 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing	29.78 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing	30.16 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing	30.19 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	31.39 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing	31.92 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing	31.93 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing	42.17 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing	42.18 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing	42.22 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing	42.22 miles

Railway Station
Chetnole Rail Station	5.68 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	6.54 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	6.98 miles
Thornford Rail Station	7.32 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	7.42 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	9.07 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station	9.27 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station	9.39 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	9.99 miles
Templecombe Rail Station	10.88 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station	11.54 miles
Upwey Rail Station	13.62 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	14.59 miles
Wool Rail Station	14.99 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station	15.11 miles
Weymouth Rail Station	15.88 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 7B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	662
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	0

1, PROVIDENCE ROW BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BU	£342,500 2024-10-16 terraced freehold
Sold 2019-06-21	£226,000
MEADOW MANOR HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BL	£680,000 2024-05-19 detached freehold
NETHERWAY BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£599,000 2024-04-22 detached freehold
Sold 2017-08-31	£485,000
HENLEY COTTAGES (3) HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BN	£170,000 2024-02-27 terraced freehold
VERONICA BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BY	£499,950 2023-08-08 terraced freehold
FRESHFIELDS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DW	£835,000 2023-07-17 otherPropertyType freehold
3, BELS COURT BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BY	£335,000 2022-07-20 terraced freehold
Sold 2017-10-27	£260,000
3, HYLANDS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BS	£440,000 2022-04-19 detached freehold
HOLYLEAS HOUSE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£1,076,000 2021-08-19 detached freehold
MAJORS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DA	£300,000 2021-06-24 detached freehold
2, BELS COURT BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BY	£415,000 2021-06-22 terraced freehold
Sold 2017-10-27	£360,000
4, BELS COURT BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BY	£320,000 2021-06-21 terraced freehold
Sold 2017-07-07	£275,000
KNAPP FARM BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BS	£484,000 2021-04-19 detached freehold
BLUEBELL COTTAGE HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BN	£408,000 2021-03-08 detached freehold
ELKINS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BU	£969,000 2021-03-03 detached freehold
6, HYLANDS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BS	£385,000 2020-12-07 detached freehold
Sold 2015-08-03	£344,159
THE OLD SMITHY BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£350,000 2020-10-30 semidetached freehold
HIGHER FARM BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BZ	£412,000 2020-07-28 detached freehold
2, COURT FARM COTTAGES BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BT	£280,000 2020-01-31 semidetached freehold
Sold 2016-06-17	£270,000
THE OFFICES (1), STEVENS WALK BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BQ	£176,830 2020-01-23 otherPropertyType freehold
DOMINEYS YARD BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BS	£600,000 2019-12-12 otherPropertyType freehold
1A, DOMINEYS YARD BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BS	£400,000 2019-12-12 otherPropertyType freehold
IVY BARN COTTAGE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DB	£242,500 2019-07-19 semidetached freehold
WREN COTTAGE, 10, LYDDEN MEADOW BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7FA	£86,000 2019-06-21 terraced leasehold
HENLEY COTTAGES (2) HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BN	£145,000 2018-11-23 terraced freehold
SUMMERLEAZE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£510,000 2018-07-17 detached freehold
TANGLIN BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DW	£317,000 2018-07-16 detached freehold
TREMORE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£277,000 2018-03-06 detached freehold
1, BELS COURT BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BY	£350,500 2018-02-01 detached freehold
Sold 2015-12-18	£440,000
BROOKLANDS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£417,500 2017-12-08 detached freehold
HENLEY OLD FARM HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BL	£640,000 2017-10-27 detached freehold
GAGGLE OF GEESE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BS	£320,000 2017-07-17 otherPropertyType freehold
PROVIDENCE COTTAGE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BU	£517,500 2017-06-01 otherPropertyType freehold
KNOLL END BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DW	£43,000 2016-12-14 otherPropertyType freehold
THE WILLOWS, 4, STEVENS WALK BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BQ	£330,000 2016-09-30 detached freehold
JANGEL BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DP	£307,500 2016-08-17 detached freehold
CARRIERS COTTAGE BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DW	£252,500 2016-03-29 semidetached freehold
ONSLOW COTTAGE HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BN	£390,000 2016-02-23 detached freehold
MEROVINGIA BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BZ	£393,000 2016-01-26 detached freehold
THE OLD CARRIERS BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DW	£240,000 2015-11-25 semidetached freehold
KNOLL BUCKLAND NEWTON DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7DW	£215,000 2015-05-18 detached freehold
WALWYN HENLEY DORCHESTER DORSET DT2 7BN	£199,950 2015-04-10 detached freehold
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