Area Info for Maiden Newton (Dorset)

Maiden Newton (Dorset, UK)

Maiden Newton is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles west of the town of Dorchester, within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

History and Name

The name "Maiden Newton" is believed to derive from the Old English words "Maiden" meaning "young woman" or "virgin" and "Newton" meaning "new town" or "new settlement." The village has historical roots dating back to medieval times, with evidence of settlement and development over centuries.

Geography and Environment

The village is set in a rural landscape characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland. It is close to the River Frome, which flows nearby, contributing to the area's natural beauty and agricultural suitability.

Community and Amenities

Maiden Newton has a small but active community, with local amenities including a church, a pub, and a village hall. The village also benefits from proximity to larger towns and transport links, making it a desirable location for residents seeking a rural lifestyle with access to urban facilities.

Transport

The village is served by Maiden Newton railway station, which provides regular train services to Dorchester, Yeovil, and other destinations. Road connections are also available via local routes linking to the A35 and other major roads in the region.

Notable Features

Maiden Newton is known for its historic church, St. Mary the Virgin, which dates back several centuries. The village also hosts various local events and has a rich heritage linked to the surrounding Dorset countryside.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School0.00 miles
Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AX
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.29 miles
Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP
Cerne Abbas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School4.82 miles
Duck Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School4.85 miles
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.95 miles
Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney5.45 miles
Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AU
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster6.12 miles
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Loders CofE Primary Academy6.62 miles
Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA
Piddle Valley Church of England First School7.04 miles
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
The Thomas Hardye School7.26 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Damers First School7.27 miles
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
The Prince of Wales School7.42 miles
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Dorchester Middle School7.44 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Portesham Church of England Primary School7.52 miles
Winters Close, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP
Beaminster School7.57 miles
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP
Buckland Newton Church of England School7.59 miles
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
Health
Clinic
BPAS Dorchester7.61 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester7.61 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester7.63 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Puddletown Surgery10.52 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Community Services (Charter House)11.46 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)11.46 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Dorchester Road Surgery11.83 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Fiveways Resource Centre11.91 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Magnolia11.94 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court11.94 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs12.00 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan12.00 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre12.22 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre12.27 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service12.54 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
The Bridges Medical Centre12.56 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
GP
Maiden Newton Surgery 0.24 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street4.31 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Cerne Abbas Surgery4.95 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG
Cornwall Road Medical Practice6.91 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery6.91 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
Barton House Practice7.32 miles
Barton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EQ
Portesham Practice7.60 miles
Malthouse Meadows, Portesham, Dorset, DT3 4NS
Queens Avenue Surgery7.61 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster7.66 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Atrium Health Centre7.68 miles
Atrium Health Centre, 7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street7.95 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Fordington Practice7.97 miles
91-93 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LD
Bridport Medical Centre8.90 miles
West Allington, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 5BN
Littlemoor Health Centre & Surgery10.52 miles
Louviers Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6SA
Puddletown Surgery10.52 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Westlake Surgery10.82 miles
Dr Lindsay Smith, Westlake Surgery, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Hospital
Forston Clinic5.66 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Dorset County Hospital7.26 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House7.68 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital7.99 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Bridport Community Hospital8.81 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital8.81 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Yeovil District Hospital11.76 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Crewkerne Community Hospital11.91 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Yeatman Hospital12.06 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Westhaven Hospital12.10 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Weymouth Community Hospital12.22 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
South Petherton Community Hospital15.39 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Portland Hospital15.81 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Chard Community Hospital17.67 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Axminster Community Hospital18.32 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Blandford Community Hospital18.78 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy6.91 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Victoria Park Pharmacy7.42 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Beaminster Pharmacy7.47 miles
20 Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AA
Boots7.55 miles
12 - 13 Cornhill, Dorchester, DT1 1BQ
Superdrug Stores Plc7.63 miles
17 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Market Pharmacy7.65 miles
Unit 1 Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QS
Tesco Superstore7.83 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.48 miles
24 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
Boots8.52 miles
3 - 5 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QJ
Lloydspharmacy8.90 miles
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
Rowlands Pharmacy10.52 miles
Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6NQ
Options Pharmacy10.87 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
Morrisons Pharmacy11.03 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AX
Day Lewis Pharmacy11.18 miles
16 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
Boots11.25 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
Rowlands Pharmacy11.31 miles
7 Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6LD
Leisure
Park
HOG CLIFF1.31 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)2.69 miles
HILFIELD HILL4.78 miles
DORSET5.24 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.30 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)5.42 miles
MAPPERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)5.69 miles
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.74 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER6.10 miles
VALLEY OF STONES6.27 miles
BEAMINSTER MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.17 miles
PARNHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.44 miles
BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)7.49 miles
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)7.53 miles
DORCHESTER RIVERSIDE7.57 miles
JELLYFIELDS, WALDITCH7.96 miles
Shop
Groceries
The Stores0.18 miles
Church Rd, Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0AA
SPAR Maiden Newton0.35 miles
Maiden Newton Filling Station, Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT2 0BA
SPAR Long Ash Service Station2.31 miles
Spar, Frampton, Dorset, DT2 9NW
Sainsbury's Dorchester Local7.21 miles
Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 2FB
Lidl Dorchester7.21 miles
1 The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XU
SPAR Dorchester7.23 miles
Spar, The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU
Co-op Beaminster7.39 miles
Beaminster, DT8 3AU
SPAR Maud Road7.42 miles
8, Maud Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Londis, Dorchester7.51 miles
65 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1AX
Londis R & O Ball & Son7.56 miles
High Street, Nr Dorchester, DT2 8RT
Co-op Dorchester7.56 miles
Dorchester, DT1 1TT
M&S Dorchester7.57 miles
48 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DQ
Waitrose Dorchester7.60 miles
Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN
Iceland Dorchester7.62 miles
Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Londis Hogshill Stores Ltd7.71 miles
39-41 Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BX
Lidl Bridport7.83 miles
St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3DJ
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport32.49 miles
Exeter International Airport36.70 miles
Bristol International Airport42.40 miles
Bus Stop
Greenford Primary School (SE)0.05 miles
The Old School (N)0.18 miles
The Old School (SW)0.19 miles
Bramble Cottage (NW)0.20 miles
Village Stores (E)0.20 miles
Bramble Cottage (SE)0.21 miles
Chalk & Cheese (NW)0.22 miles
The Station (NW)0.33 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station ()0.34 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station ()0.34 miles
Newton Road (N)0.46 miles
Hill View (SE)0.48 miles
The Church (NW)1.10 miles
The Church (SE)1.11 miles
Old Swan Inn (E)1.93 miles
Old Swan Inn (W)1.93 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal13.06 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal25.98 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing26.28 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing27.85 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal28.26 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal28.26 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal30.97 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing34.56 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing34.96 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing34.98 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing36.68 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing36.70 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing39.44 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing39.51 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing39.61 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour43.38 miles
Railway Station
Maiden Newton Rail Station0.34 miles
Chetnole Rail Station6.05 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station7.52 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station7.78 miles
Yetminster Rail Station8.08 miles
Thornford Rail Station9.10 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station10.20 miles
Upwey Rail Station10.25 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station10.96 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station11.56 miles
Sherborne Rail Station11.75 miles
Weymouth Rail Station12.51 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station12.72 miles
Templecombe Rail Station16.88 miles
Wool Rail Station16.94 miles
Axminster Rail Station18.68 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 0A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment225
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
EAST CRUXTON
CRUXTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0DZ		£1,130,000
2023-06-21
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-03-15   £150,000
NOTTON HILL HOUSE
NOTTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0BZ		£1,230,000
2023-03-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 1998-11-11   £275,000
1, CRUXTON COTTAGES
CRUXTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0DZ		£810,000
2020-10-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
MANOR FARMHOUSE
CRUXTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0EB		£1,125,000
2017-07-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-06-22   £313,500
Sold 2004-08-18   £750,000
DAIRY COTTAGE
CRUXTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0EA		£625,000
2008-02-27
detached
freehold
LITTLE CRUXTON
CRUXTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0DZ		£630,000
2005-12-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-12-04   £420,000
Sold 1998-11-09   £154,000
MILL COTTAGE
NOTTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0BZ		£415,000
2003-10-15
detached
freehold
NOTTON COTTAGE
NOTTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0BZ		£537,000
2002-09-30
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-05-18   £280,000
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