Area Info for East Orchard (Dorset)

East Orchard (Dorset, UK)

East Orchard is a small rural area located within the county of Dorset in South West England. It is part of the civil parish of Cerne Abbas, which is known for its picturesque countryside and historic significance.

Geography and Location

The area is characterised by its scenic landscape, including rolling hills, farmland, and traditional English countryside. East Orchard is situated near the village of Cerne Abbas, which is famous for the Cerne Abbas Giant, a large hi The area is characterised by its scenic landscape, including rolling hills, farmland, and traditional English countryside. East Orchard is situated near the village of Cerne Abbas, which is famous for the Cerne Abbas Giant, a large hill figure carved into the hillside.

Community and Amenities

As a rural locality, East Orchard has a limited number of amenities directly within the area. Residents and visitors typically rely on nearby villages and towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Historical and Cultural Significance

The surrounding region of Dorset is rich in history, with many ancient sites and landmarks. While East Orchard itself may not have specific historical sites, its proximity to Cerne Abbas and other historic locations makes it part of a culturally significant area.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport links to East Orchard are primarily via local roads connecting to larger towns and villages. Public transport options may be limited, typical of rural areas in Dorset, and most travel is by private vehicle.

Additional Information

East Orchard exemplifies the tranquil rural lifestyle characteristic of Dorset, with an emphasis on natural beauty and traditional English countryside living. It is a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful environment away from urban centres.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna2.14 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Stower Provost Community School2.65 miles
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
Clayesmore School2.96 miles
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL
Clayesmore Preparatory School3.00 miles
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8PH
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury3.03 miles
St James`s Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull3.24 miles
Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull3.35 miles
New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
Shaftesbury School3.45 miles
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Yewstock School3.48 miles
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
Sturminster Newton High School3.52 miles
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford3.71 miles
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
Port Regis Preparatory School3.93 miles
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School3.98 miles
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
William Barnes Primary School4.03 miles
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ
St Mary's School4.31 miles
Donhead St Mary`s, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9LP
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School4.35 miles
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Health
Clinic
Mere Surgery8.73 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Puddletown Surgery15.74 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Jessopp House15.83 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
Temple Clinic16.84 miles
28 Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
The Avenue Surgery16.91 miles
14 The Avenue,, Warminster, BA12 9AA
Shearwater Lodge16.91 miles
1 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
Oakley House16.91 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
Fiveways Resource Centre17.45 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre17.51 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
The Harvey Practice17.68 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Magnolia17.75 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court17.75 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs17.84 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan17.84 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Glastonbury Festival18.18 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
The Frome Enterprise Resource Centre18.25 miles
Manor Road,, Frome, BA11 4BS
GP
Fontmell Magna Surgery2.14 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice3.20 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
The Shaftesbury Practice3.39 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DH
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice3.44 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
Sturminster Newton Practice3.78 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
The Barn Surgery5.11 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Stalbridge Practice6.03 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
Peacemarsh Surgery6.05 miles
Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice7.98 miles
White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BH
Eagle House Practice8.06 miles
Eagle House, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DQ
The Surgery8.30 miles
The Surgery, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF
Eagle House Practice8.48 miles
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BP
Mere Surgery8.73 miles
Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Tisbury Surgery9.85 miles
Tisbury Surgery, Park Road, Tisbury, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP3 6LF
The Health Centre9.92 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Milborne Port Surgery10.13 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
Hospital
Westminster Memorial Hospital3.25 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Blandford Community Hospital7.65 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Wincanton Community Hospital10.14 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Yeatman Hospital12.26 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Victoria Hospital15.44 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Warminster Community Hospital16.92 miles
The Avenue,, BA12 8QS
Oakcroft17.08 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Yeovil District Hospital17.24 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Forston Clinic17.28 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Chantry House Day Hospital18.25 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Frome Community Hospital 19.09 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset)19.53 miles
Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2RR
Fordingbridge Hospital19.57 miles
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JD
Dorset County Hospital19.59 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Alderney Hospital19.82 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
Wareham Community Hospital19.91 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Pharmacy
Marnhull Pharmacy3.20 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Lloydspharmacy3.36 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Boots3.43 miles
33 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE
Boots3.91 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
The Barn Surgery Pharmacy5.11 miles
Barn Surgery, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd5.25 miles
The High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG
Peacemarsh Pharmacy6.05 miles
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Stalbridge Pharmacy6.07 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Boots8.13 miles
3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Boots8.13 miles
10-14 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
Boots8.21 miles
45 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DX
Mere Pharmacy8.78 miles
The Square, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited9.69 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
Boots9.69 miles
High Street, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LD
Boots9.73 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Boots9.96 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Leisure
Park
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON3.49 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL3.69 miles
RANSTON (Grade II Listed)4.29 miles
STEPLETON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.87 miles
LARMER TREE GROUNDS (Grade II* Listed)6.86 miles
CRANBORNE CHASE & WEST WILTSHIRE DOWNS6.98 miles
EASTBURY (Grade II* Listed)7.22 miles
RUSHMORE PARK (Grade II Listed)7.37 miles
HATCH HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.55 miles
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)7.73 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.24 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND9.69 miles
MILTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)9.85 miles
FONTHILL (Grade II* Listed)9.93 miles
PRESCOMBE DOWN10.46 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)10.64 miles
Shop
Groceries
Budgens Shaftesbury3.43 miles
Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
SPAR Marnhull3.55 miles
New Street, Dorset, DT10 1PX
Tesco Shaftesbury (Superstore)3.55 miles
Christy`s Ln, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PF
Co-op Shaftesbury3.77 miles
Beaufoy Close, SP7 8PT
SPAR Euro Garage Ivy Cross3.77 miles
Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS
Co-op Sturminster Newton3.81 miles
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB
SPAR Riverside Garage3.83 miles
Spar Riverside Garage, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RJ
Londis Redpost Service Station3.97 miles
Main Road, Blandford, DT11 9EX
SPAR The Cross4.93 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
ASDA Gillingham5.13 miles
Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA
Iceland Gillingham Dorset5.16 miles
Unit 1 Harwood Retail Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PY
Waitrose Gillingham5.17 miles
Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
Lidl Gillingham5.19 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP84QJ
Co-op Gillingham5.61 miles
Gillingham, SP8 4EH
Nisa Extra6.09 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Londis, Blandford7.21 miles
Pimperne, Blandford, DT11 8UQ
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport21.92 miles
Bristol International Airport35.61 miles
Southampton Airport38.27 miles
Gloucestershire Airport64.41 miles
Bus Stop
East Orchard Cross Roads (N)0.08 miles
East Orchard Cross Roads (S)0.08 miles
Margaret Marsh Turn (SW)0.30 miles
Emmetts Hay (W)0.30 miles
Emmetts Hay (E)0.30 miles
Margaret Marsh Turn (NE)0.32 miles
Bowling Green Farm (S)0.58 miles
Bowling Green Farm (N)0.58 miles
Keybrook Farm (SW)0.65 miles
Keybrook Farm (NE)0.65 miles
Nail Cottage (N)1.01 miles
Nail Cottage (S)1.01 miles
Winchells Farm (SE)1.22 miles
Winchells Farm (W)1.23 miles
Cross Roads (N)1.30 miles
Cross Roads (S)1.31 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Quay Ferry Landing20.68 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal20.69 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing22.71 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal23.20 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal23.37 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing25.43 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing25.73 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing25.78 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal26.27 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing27.33 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing27.43 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal34.12 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal34.95 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal36.58 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal36.63 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing36.76 miles
Railway Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station5.01 miles
Templecombe Rail Station8.18 miles
Tisbury Rail Station9.62 miles
Sherborne Rail Station12.01 miles
Bruton Rail Station13.59 miles
Thornford Rail Station15.26 miles
Yetminster Rail Station15.33 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station15.47 miles
Chetnole Rail Station16.05 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station16.35 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station16.49 miles
Warminster Rail Station16.95 miles
Frome Rail Station18.40 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station18.50 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station18.86 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station19.12 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SP7 0A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment370
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
Property Sales
3, BLEAX CLOSE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AU		£330,000
2025-01-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-08-12   £335,000
6, BLEAX CLOSE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AU		£350,000
2023-10-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-04-24   £235,000
THE BUHARY
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0BA		£575,000
2023-09-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-06-27   £440,000
TRAPDOOR FARM BUNGALOW
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LG		£375,000
2023-07-04
detached
freehold
OLD TYTHE FARM (THE DAIRY)
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AX		£831,145
2023-04-05
detached
freehold
OLD TYTHE FARM (THE GRANARY)
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AX		£1,310,000
2023-03-30
detached
freehold
OLD TYTHE FARM (THE FARMHOUSE)
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AX		£1,075,000
2023-03-14
detached
freehold
OLD TYTHE FARM (THE HAYBARN)
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AX		£1,214,500
2023-02-17
detached
freehold
THE OLD VICARAGE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0BA		£38,000
2023-01-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2001-08-16   £685,000
CLOUDS HILL
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£715,100
2022-12-19
detached
freehold
ALL SET
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£485,000
2022-11-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-03-19   £225,000
MAYFIELD HOUSE, BLEAX CLOSE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0BA		£775,000
2021-11-25
detached
freehold
FAIR VIEW
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£60,500
2021-11-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
HILL LAWN
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£765,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
BLACKBERRY FARM
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0AT		£1,125,000
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
HIGHLAND
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£460,000
2021-06-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-05   £397,000
Sold 2004-07-05   £325,000
HARTGROVE COTTAGE
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LA		£257,500
2021-02-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-10-09   £220,000
LOWER HART GROVE FARM

SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0BA		£618,500
2019-10-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
ORCHARD CORNER
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LA		£600,000
2018-12-19
detached
freehold
WATCHFIELD
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LB		£657,000
2018-12-06
detached
freehold
THE OLD SCHOOL
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0BA		£620,000
2017-03-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-06-10   £612,500
Sold 2001-03-28   £170,000
HILLY FIELDS
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£355,000
2014-10-16
detached
freehold
COPPER TREES
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LA		£600,000
2014-04-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-10-01   £595,000
Sold 2002-08-09   £333,500
KEYBROOK HOUSE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LG		£620,000
2014-03-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-07-20   £460,000
LINDEN LEA
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£365,000
2010-10-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-10-10   £326,000
Sold 2000-07-21   £135,000
SWAINSCOMBE COTTAGE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LE		£301,500
2010-04-16
detached
freehold
IVY COTTAGE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LG		£366,000
2009-08-06
detached
freehold
DYERS MEAD
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LG		£425,000
2006-11-21
detached
freehold
BELVEDERE
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LA		£282,500
2005-04-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-03-16   £179,000
THE OLD CHAPEL
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£450,000
2003-06-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-08-01   £350,000
CHESTNUT
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LF		£110,000
2001-09-10
semidetached
freehold
TRAPDOOR FARM HOUSE
EAST ORCHARD
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LG		£375,000
2000-06-27
detached
freehold
(LAKER)
HARTGROVE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0LB		£150,000
2000-06-01
detached
freehold
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