Area Info for East Stoke (Dorset)

East Stoke, Dorset, UK

East Stoke is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated near the River Stour and is part of the civil parish of Sturminster Marshall. The village is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

Historical Background

East Stoke has a history that dates back several centuries, with its origins linked to traditional English rural settlements. The area has maintained much of its historical character, with some buildings and structures reflecting its long-standing heritage.

Geography and Environment

The village is characterised by its picturesque countryside, with open fields, woodlands, and proximity to the River Stour. The natural environment makes it a peaceful location, popular among those seeking rural tranquillity.

Local Amenities and Attractions

As a small village, East Stoke has limited amenities within the immediate area. However, nearby towns provide access to shops, pubs, and other services. The surrounding landscape offers opp As a small village, East Stoke has limited amenities within the immediate area. However, nearby towns provide access to shops, pubs, and other services. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of Dorset.

Transport and Accessibility

East Stoke is accessible by local roads, with connections to larger towns and transport links in the region. Public transport options may be limited, so visitors and residents often rely on private vehicles for travel.

Community and Lifestyle

The community in East Stoke is typically close-knit, with a rural lifestyle that emphasises outdoor activities and local traditions. The village's quiet environment makes it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful living setting.
Education
School
Wool Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.05 miles
High Street, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6BT
The Purbeck School2.17 miles
Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2.37 miles
Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DS
Wareham St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.50 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PG
Stoborough Church of England Primary School2.80 miles
Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AD
Bovington Primary School3.37 miles
Holt Road, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6LE
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.87 miles
Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BN
Bere Regis School4.78 miles
Rye Hill, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7LP
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School4.97 miles
School Lane, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5SA
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School6.07 miles
East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EE
Lytchett Matravers Primary School6.41 miles
Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DY
Lytchett Minster School6.44 miles
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD
Upton Junior School7.03 miles
St Martin`s Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ
Frome Valley CofE VA First School7.03 miles
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
Upton Infants' School7.12 miles
Guest Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LQ
Turlin Moor Community School7.16 miles
Turlin Road, Turlin Moor, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5AH
Health
Clinic
Puddletown Surgery8.63 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre8.78 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Poole Community Health Clinic9.02 miles
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NT
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)9.03 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
Poole Child Development Centre9.15 miles
Longfleet Road,, BH15 2JB
The Harvey Practice9.54 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Canford Heath Clinic10.21 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
Community Dental Service10.57 miles
Parkstone Health Centre, Mansfield Road, Poole, BH14 0DJ
Branksome Clinic11.15 miles
51a Layton Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BJ
Oakley House11.37 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
Jessopp House11.50 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester11.76 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester11.79 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester11.79 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre12.08 miles
325 King John Avenue, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Turbary Park Centre12.60 miles
Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 8SR
GP
The Wellbridge Practice, Wool Surgery2.32 miles
The Wellbridge Practice, Meadow Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DR
Wareham Surgery2.47 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, Wareham, BH20 4PG
Sandford Practice3.85 miles
6a Tyneham Close, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BQ
Bere Regis Practice5.28 miles
Manor Farm Road, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7HB
Corfe Castle Surgery5.90 miles
Tom`s Mead, West Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5HH
The Adam Practice - Lytchett Surgery6.66 miles
40 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BG
Crossways Health Centre6.83 miles
Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TU
The Adam Practice - Upton Surgery7.41 miles
Upton Cross, Blandford Road North, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PW
The Adam Practice - Hamworthy Surgery7.58 miles
306 Blandford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JQ
Milton Abbas Practice8.23 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
The Birchwood Medical Centre8.61 miles
Birchwood Medical Centre, Northmead Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7XW
Evergreen Oak Practice8.62 miles
1 Borley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DT
Puddletown Surgery8.63 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
The Hadleigh Lodge Practice8.63 miles
216a Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
Carlisle House Practice8.66 miles
53 Lagland Street, Poole, BH15 1QD
Poole Town Practice8.97 miles
36 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG
Hospital
Wareham Community Hospital2.47 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
BMI The Harbour Hospital9.05 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital9.15 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Swanage Community Hospital10.67 miles
Queens Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2ES
St Ann's Hospital10.76 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Kimmeridge Court10.76 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN
Oakcroft10.87 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Alderney Hospital11.16 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
Victoria Hospital11.33 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital11.86 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House11.98 miles
Alumhurst Road, 49 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pebble Lodge11.98 miles
49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Maiden Castle House12.01 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Dorset County Hospital12.20 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Blandford Community Hospital12.51 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Weymouth Community Hospital12.91 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Pharmacy
Boots2.48 miles
Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6EJ
Boots2.77 miles
4 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AF
Wareham Pharmacy2.78 miles
11-13 South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LR
Sandford Pharmacy3.66 miles
19 St Helen`s Road, Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AX
Lytchett Pharmacy6.66 miles
16 High Street, Lytchett, Matravers, BH16 6BG
Rowlands Pharmacy7.32 miles
Unit 2, 1 Dorchester Road, Upton Cross, BH16 5NJ
Boots7.58 miles
300 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JQ
Asda Pharmacy8.53 miles
Asda Store, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1JQ
Rowlands Pharmacy8.61 miles
Birchwood Medical Centre, Northmead Dr, Creekmoor, Poole, BH17 7XW
Boots8.63 miles
Hadleigh Lodge Surgery, 216a Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
Rowlands Pharmacy8.65 miles
138 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1DN
Boots8.78 miles
190-196 High Street, Poole, BH15 1SX
Rowlands Pharmacy8.97 miles
14 Parkstone Road, POOLE, Dorset, BH15 2PG
Wellbeing Pharmacy8.99 miles
66 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
Rowlands Pharmacy9.19 miles
315 Wimborne Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3DH
Rowlands Pharmacy9.27 miles
117a Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2HR
Leisure
Park
LULWORTH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)2.33 miles
EIGHT ACRE WOOD2.39 miles
MORDEN BOG3.32 miles
CREECH GRANGE (Grade II* Listed)3.42 miles
PURBECK3.72 miles
STOBOROUGH HEATH3.76 miles
STEEPLE MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.19 miles
ARNE REEDBEDS4.43 miles
HARTLAND MOOR4.71 miles
HOLTON HEATH5.33 miles
ANDERSON MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.50 miles
HAM COMMON, DORSET6.73 miles
TURLIN MOOR6.80 miles
ENCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)6.91 miles
CHARBOROUGH PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.52 miles
UPTON8.01 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Wool2.03 miles
High Street, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BP
SPAR Wareham2.44 miles
21, Carey Road, Dorset, BH20 4AY
Carey Road Convenience Store2.44 miles
29 Carey Road, Wareham Dorset BH20 4AY
Co-op Wareham2.74 miles
Wareham, BH20 4AB
Sainsbury's Wareham2.81 miles
South Street, Wareham, BH20 4NX
Lookout Stores3.17 miles
Corfe Road, Stoborough Dorset BH20 5AZ
Co-op Wareham3.52 miles
Petrol Sandford, BH20 7AG
Nisa J & J Wilson4.59 miles
Sandford Park Holiday Village, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JZ
Nisa J & J Wilson5.56 miles
Durdle Door Holiday Park, Lulworth Cove, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PU
Tesco Poole (Express)6.70 miles
1-3 Purbeck Parade, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BQ
Co-op Dorchester6.72 miles
Warmwell Road, Crossways, DT2 8BS
Crossways Post Office & Stores6.94 miles
21 Mount Skippet Way, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8TP
Costcutter Poole6.96 miles
Royal Marines, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4NQ
Turlin Moor Convenience7.07 miles
189 Turlin Moor Road, Poole Dorset BH16 5AQ
Nisa J & J Wilson7.12 miles
Warmwell Holiday Park, Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8JE
SPAR Upton7.36 miles
Spar, 5-6 The Triangle, Dorset, BH16 5PG
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport16.23 miles
Bus Stop
Opposite Middlefield (W)0.09 miles
Middlefield (E)0.09 miles
Village Hall (E)0.42 miles
Village Hall (W)0.43 miles
Holme Bridge (S)0.75 miles
Holme Bridge (N)0.76 miles
First School (SW)2.04 miles
Wool Rail Station ()2.14 miles
Wool Rail Station ()2.14 miles
Wool Station (E)2.15 miles
Wool Bridge (S)2.16 miles
Wool Bridge (N)2.16 miles
Purbeck School Grounds (W)2.16 miles
Purbeck School & Leisure Centre (W)2.16 miles
Purbeck School & Leisure Centre (E)2.17 miles
Library (W)2.24 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Ferry Terminal8.06 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing8.45 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing9.48 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal9.75 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal9.80 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal13.12 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing17.05 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing17.45 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing17.45 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing18.99 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing19.06 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal28.63 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal29.47 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal36.21 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal36.58 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal36.58 miles
Railway Station
Wool Rail Station2.14 miles
Wareham Rail Station2.62 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station4.61 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station6.30 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station7.33 miles
Poole Rail Station8.67 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station10.23 miles
Branksome Rail Station11.49 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station11.73 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station11.98 miles
Upwey Rail Station13.07 miles
Weymouth Rail Station13.17 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station13.84 miles
Pokesdown Rail Station15.58 miles
Christchurch Rail Station17.42 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station18.62 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BH20 6AL)
Number of Properties in Catchment33
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)1
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE KEMPS (5)
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£395,000
2024-10-28
terraced
freehold
THE KEMPS (4)
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£400,000
2024-08-30
terraced
freehold
11, MIDDLEFIELD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BA		£385,000
2024-08-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-02-16   £220,000
MANOR FARM COTTAGES (1), CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£2,360,000
2024-01-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-11-20   £525,000
THE OLD FARMHOUSE, CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£745,000
2023-08-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE KEMPS (2)
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£450,000
2023-05-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COACH HOUSE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£550,000
2023-05-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-05-26   £365,000
HOLME BIRCH, HOLME LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AP		£540,000
2023-03-20
detached
freehold
MIDWOOD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£520,000
2022-12-08
detached
freehold
RUSHTON FARM
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£512,500
2022-12-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE KEMPS (6)
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£490,000
2022-10-14
terraced
freehold
21, MIDDLEFIELD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BA		£350,000
2022-07-22
semidetached
freehold
MILL COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£850,000
2022-05-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
KEMPS COUNTRY HOUSE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£500,000
2022-02-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
10, MIDDLEFIELD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BA		£297,000
2021-10-22
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-05-22   £197,000
MANOR FARM BARN (1), CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£675,000
2021-09-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-06-22   £430,000
MARSTON GATE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£702,500
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
SUNNYDALE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£650,000
2021-06-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-05-19   £530,000
1, RIVER LABORATORY COTTAGES
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BB		£575,000
2021-05-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE FARMHOUSE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BB		£575,000
2021-05-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
TUMBLEHOLME, HOLME LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AP		£700,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
HOLME COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£422,500
2020-01-24
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK, CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£599,996
2018-11-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
17, MIDDLEFIELD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BA		£275,000
2018-08-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-06-05   £207,000
Sold 2010-01-22   £203,000
SCHOOL HOUSE, CHURCH LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£390,000
2018-08-14
semidetached
freehold
KEMPS COUNTRY HOUSE (THE ANNEX)
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£600,000
2018-04-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
STOKEFORD INN
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£392,499
2017-04-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
PEACEHAVEN
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£500,000
2016-06-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-22   £400,000
GRANGE VIEW
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£450,000
2015-11-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-12-17   £310,000
BIRCHWOOD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£489,000
2015-09-21
detached
freehold
RUSHTON FARMHOUSE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£470,000
2015-08-05
semidetached
freehold
FLINTHAM COTTAGE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£246,500
2015-01-27
semidetached
freehold
FROME VALE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£410,000
2014-10-31
detached
freehold
STOKEFORD COTTAGE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£249,950
2014-02-20
semidetached
freehold
RUSHTON HOUSE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AL		£499,950
2013-09-10
semidetached
freehold
23, MIDDLEFIELD
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6BA		£200,000
2013-09-06
semidetached
freehold
REED COTTAGE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AN		£250,000
2012-01-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-03-31   £239,073
POACHERS LAIR, HOLME LANE
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AP		£218,750
2011-02-16
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM BARN (3)
EAST STOKE
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6AW		£310,000
2010-07-30
terraced
freehold
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