Area Info for Motcombe (Dorset)

Motcombe, Dorset, UK

Motcombe is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated within the North Dorset district and is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 4 miles northwest of Shaftesbury and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including rolling hills and farmland. It is part of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities.

History

Motcombe has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village has retained many traditional features, including historic buildings and a church that dates back several centuries. The local history reflects its agricultural roots and development over the centuries.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with various local events and activities. Amenities in Motcombe include a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and small local shops. The area is popular among those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns.

Transport

Motcombe is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and villages. Public transport options are limited, so most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting and travel.

Attractions and Activities

Visitors and residents enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. The village also hosts traditional events and markets that celebrate local culture and heritage.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School0.62 miles
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Port Regis Preparatory School1.04 miles
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School1.73 miles
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Gillingham School2.09 miles
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School2.21 miles
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Gillingham Primary School2.26 miles
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury2.39 miles
St James`s Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Shaftesbury School2.47 miles
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.80 miles
Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU
Wyke Primary School2.90 miles
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
St Mary's School3.11 miles
Donhead St Mary`s, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9LP
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School3.21 miles
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
Stower Provost Community School3.78 miles
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
Mere School4.31 miles
Springfield Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6EW
Ludwell Community Primary School4.37 miles
Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND
Wardour Catholic Primary School4.89 miles
Wardour, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RF
Health
Clinic
Mere Surgery4.29 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Temple Clinic11.94 miles
28 Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
The Avenue Surgery12.01 miles
14 The Avenue,, Warminster, BA12 9AA
Shearwater Lodge12.01 miles
1 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
The Frome Enterprise Resource Centre13.81 miles
Manor Road,, Frome, BA11 4BS
Chantry House Community Mental Health Team14.19 miles
Park Road,, Frome, BA11 1EY
Frome Community Hospital14.19 miles
Park Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EY
Frome Renal Outpost14.54 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Renal Dialysis Unit14.54 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Practice14.54 miles
Frome Medical Centre, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
White Horse Health Centre15.09 miles
Mane Way, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ
White Horse Health Centre15.09 miles
Westbury Group Practice, Mane Way, Westbury Leigh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ
White Horse Health Centre15.09 miles
Mane Way, Leigh Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ
Bemerton Heath Surgery17.28 miles
Pembroke Road,, Salisbury, SP2 9DJ
Glastonbury Festival17.36 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Pembroke Park Primary School17.77 miles
Devizes Road,, Salisbury, SP2 9LY
GP
The Barn Surgery2.16 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
The Shaftesbury Practice2.50 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DH
Peacemarsh Surgery2.85 miles
Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Mere Surgery4.29 miles
Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
The Surgery4.98 miles
The Surgery, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF
Hindon Surgery5.75 miles
Hindon Surgery, High Street, Hindon, Salisbury, SP3 6DJ
Fontmell Magna Surgery5.86 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice6.02 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
Tisbury Surgery6.51 miles
Tisbury Surgery, Park Road, Tisbury, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP3 6LF
Sturminster Newton Practice8.19 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice8.29 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
Stalbridge Practice8.55 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
The Health Centre8.75 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
The Spring Orchard Surgery9.98 miles
The Spring Orchard Surgery, High Street, Fovant, Wiltshire, SP3 5JL
Sixpenny Handley Practice11.06 miles
The Surgery, Dean Lane, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, SP5 5PA
The Bruton Surgery11.39 miles
Patwell Lane, Bruton, Somerset, UK, BA10 0EG
Hospital
Westminster Memorial Hospital2.24 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Wincanton Community Hospital8.75 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Warminster Community Hospital12.03 miles
The Avenue,, BA12 8QS
Blandford Community Hospital12.05 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Chantry House Day Hospital13.81 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Yeatman Hospital14.28 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Frome Community Hospital 14.54 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre18.32 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital18.34 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Salisbury District Hospital18.72 miles
Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ
Victoria Hospital18.80 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Yeovil District Hospital19.01 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
New Hall Hospital19.85 miles
Bodenham, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4EY
Fordingbridge Hospital19.99 miles
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JD
Trowbridge Community Hospital20.09 miles
Adcroft Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8PH
Oakcroft20.50 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Pharmacy
The Barn Surgery Pharmacy2.16 miles
Barn Surgery, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Boots2.24 miles
33 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd2.33 miles
The High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG
Lloydspharmacy2.53 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Peacemarsh Pharmacy2.85 miles
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Mere Pharmacy4.39 miles
The Square, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL
Marnhull Pharmacy6.02 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Boots6.38 miles
High Street, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LD
Boots8.30 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Boots8.34 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Stalbridge Pharmacy8.58 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Boots8.77 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Bruton Pharmacy11.48 miles
3 High Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited11.51 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
Boots11.89 miles
39 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy11.92 miles
10 Cornmarket, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BX
Leisure
Park
HATCH HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.95 miles
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)5.29 miles
FONTHILL (Grade II* Listed)5.93 miles
CRANBORNE CHASE & WEST WILTSHIRE DOWNS6.04 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND6.79 miles
STOURHEAD (Grade I Listed)7.38 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON7.89 miles
RUSHMORE PARK (Grade II Listed)8.28 miles
LARMER TREE GROUNDS (Grade II* Listed)8.29 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL8.46 miles
PRESCOMBE DOWN8.63 miles
RANSTON (Grade II Listed)8.74 miles
STEPLETON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.22 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)9.84 miles
EASTBURY (Grade II* Listed)10.02 miles
DINTON PARK (PHILIPPS HOUSE) (Grade II Listed)10.48 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Euro Garage Ivy Cross2.07 miles
Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS
Budgens Shaftesbury2.18 miles
Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
Lidl Gillingham2.24 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP84QJ
Tesco Shaftesbury (Superstore)2.24 miles
Christy`s Ln, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PF
Iceland Gillingham Dorset2.27 miles
Unit 1 Harwood Retail Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PY
ASDA Gillingham2.33 miles
Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA
Waitrose Gillingham2.41 miles
Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
Co-op Shaftesbury2.42 miles
Beaufoy Close, SP7 8PT
Co-op Gillingham2.48 miles
Gillingham, SP8 4EH
SPAR Riverside Garage4.18 miles
Spar Riverside Garage, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RJ
Co-op Warminster4.38 miles
Mere, BA12 6DJ
SPAR Euro Garage Willoughby Hedge4.86 miles
Spar, West Knoyle, Wiltshire, BA12 6AQ
Co-op Salisbury6.38 miles
Tisbury, SP3 6HA
SPAR Marnhull6.48 miles
New Street, Dorset, DT10 1PX
SPAR Chicklade6.57 miles
Spar Chicklade Sevice Station, A303, Wiltshire, SP3 5ST
Londis Fovant Store6.76 miles
High Street, Salisbury, SP3 5JL
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport24.50 miles
Bristol International Airport32.29 miles
Southampton Airport37.87 miles
Gloucestershire Airport59.56 miles
Bus Stop
Stainers Mead (N)0.09 miles
Stainers Mead (S)0.09 miles
Paddock Way (N)0.13 miles
Paddock Way (S)0.13 miles
Elm Close (S)0.21 miles
Elm Close (N)0.21 miles
Willow Way (SE)0.34 miles
Willow Way (NW)0.34 miles
St Marys Church (E)0.61 miles
St Marys Church (W)0.62 miles
Turnpike Cottage (W)1.35 miles
Turnpike Cottage (SE)1.36 miles
Turnpike Cottage (NW)1.36 miles
Stud Farm (S)1.41 miles
Railway Bridge (S)1.50 miles
Railway Bridge (N)1.50 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Quay Ferry Landing24.54 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal24.60 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing26.53 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal27.00 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal27.19 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing28.20 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing28.45 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing28.51 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing29.93 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing30.05 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal31.09 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing32.76 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing32.82 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing32.88 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing32.90 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing32.93 miles
Railway Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station2.26 miles
Tisbury Rail Station6.41 miles
Templecombe Rail Station8.87 miles
Bruton Rail Station11.18 miles
Warminster Rail Station12.05 miles
Frome Rail Station13.87 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station13.88 miles
Sherborne Rail Station14.18 miles
Dilton Marsh Rail Station14.83 miles
Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station16.09 miles
Thornford Rail Station17.79 miles
Yetminster Rail Station18.12 miles
Salisbury Rail Station18.16 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station18.18 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station18.66 miles
Chetnole Rail Station19.24 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SP7 9H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment442
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
MOTCOMBE MEADOW (7), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9EZ		£445,000
2025-08-21
detached
freehold
RED ROOFS, SHORTS GREEN LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PA		£415,000
2025-08-13
detached
freehold
9, SHORTS GREEN COURTYARD
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9NZ		£579,000
2025-07-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2023-11-13   £465,000
MOTCOMBE GRANGE (12), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£270,000
2025-06-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MOTCOMBE GRANGE (25), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£265,000
2025-05-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2023-11-23   £237,000
STACKS END, 85, CORNER LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HS		£295,000
2025-05-23
terraced
freehold
47, THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PF		£475,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
SADDLERS, ELM HILL
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HL		£670,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
THE MOORLAND, ELM HILL
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HR		£432,500
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
4, GLEBE GARDENS
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QQ		£490,000
2024-12-06
detached
freehold
PADDOCK WAY, THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PD		£650,000
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
GLENELLA, SHORTS GREEN LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PA		£435,000
2024-12-09
semidetached
freehold
MOTCOMBE MEADOW (10), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9EZ		£285,000
2024-11-22
terraced
freehold
ACORNS
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£795,000
2024-08-20
detached
freehold
THE LITTLE ELMS, ELM HILL
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HR		£950,000
2024-08-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
BURLEY, SHORTS GREEN LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PA		£521,500
2024-07-24
semidetached
freehold
MOTCOMBE MEADOW (6), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9EZ		£505,000
2024-07-15
detached
freehold
17, HUNTERS MEAD
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QG		£475,000
2024-07-11
detached
freehold
10, HUNTERS MEAD
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QG		£410,000
2024-06-14
detached
freehold
KNAPP COTTAGE, NORTH END
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HU		£553,500
2024-05-29
semidetached
freehold
MOTCOMBE GRANGE (24), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£245,000
2024-04-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MOTCOMBE LEIGH COURT (3), SHORTS GREEN LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QN		£194,000
2024-03-26
terraced
freehold
19, STAINERS MEAD
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QF		£257,500
2024-02-29
terraced
freehold
HINTOCKS, ELM HILL
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HL		£557,750
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
11, THE LIMES
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QL		£472,000
2023-10-18
detached
freehold
12, THE LIMES
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QL		£465,000
2023-09-15
detached
freehold
MOTCOMBE GRANGE (29), THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£455,000
2023-08-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
HONEYDALE, ELM HILL
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HL		£640,000
2023-06-22
detached
freehold
OAK TREE COTTAGE, SHORTS GREEN LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PA		£396,000
2023-04-19
semidetached
freehold
6, THE LIMES
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QL		£405,000
2023-04-05
detached
freehold
CULVER HOUSE FARM, NORTH END
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HU		£3,000,000
2023-04-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
COWRIDGE COTTAGE, 76, NORTH END
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HX		£535,000
2023-03-28
semidetached
freehold
CORNER LANE BARN, CORNER LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HS		£998,270
2023-03-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, GLEBE GARDENS
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QQ		£560,000
2023-02-10
detached
freehold
7, WILLOW WAY
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QH		£430,000
2023-01-23
detached
freehold
TRINCOMALEE, THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PF		£425,000
2022-12-12
semidetached
freehold
9, HUNTERS MEAD
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QG		£450,000
2022-11-30
detached
freehold
CURLY TAILS
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£700,000
2022-11-11
detached
freehold
RAINBIRD HOUSE, THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PF		£467,500
2022-11-11
detached
freehold
MORNINGSIDE, THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PF		£440,000
2022-11-04
detached
freehold
19, THE LIMES
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QL		£460,000
2022-11-04
detached
freehold
BAKERS COTTAGE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9LU		£227,000
2022-11-02
terraced
freehold
4, PRIDEAUX DRIVE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9NN		£532,500
2022-09-30
semidetached
freehold
HOLMLEA, SHORTS GREEN LANE
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PA		£595,000
2022-09-23
semidetached
freehold
PANTILES
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9HJ		£580,000
2022-09-07
detached
freehold
19, WILLOW WAY
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QH		£375,000
2022-09-02
detached
freehold
14, WILLOW WAY
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9QH		£335,000
2022-08-16
semidetached
freehold
44, THE STREET
MOTCOMBE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 9PF		£545,000
2022-08-16
semidetached
freehold
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