Area Info for Netherbury (Dorset)

Overview of Netherbury, Dorset

Netherbury is a small rural village located in the county of Dorset, South West England. It is situated within the West Dorset district and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic charm. The village is part of the civil parish of Netherbury, which encompasses the surrounding rural area and smaller hamlets.

Geography and Location

Netherbury lies approximately 4 miles northwest of Bridport and about 2 miles south of Beaminster. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and traditional Dorset cottages. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages, making it a peaceful yet connected rural community.

History and Heritage

Historically, Netherbury has been a farming community with roots dating back several centuries. The village features traditional architecture, including historic farmhouses and cottages. The local church, St. Mary’s Church, is a notable historic building with origins dating back to the medieval period, serving as a focal point for the community.

Community and Amenities

Netherbury is a small village with limited amenities, typical of rural Dorset settlements. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and healthcare services. The village community is active, with local events and gatherings often held at the church or village hall.

Natural Environment and Attractions

The surrounding landscape offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the Dorset countryside. The area is close to several designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the Dorset AONB, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.28 miles
Salwayash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE
Beaminster St Mary's Academy1.53 miles
Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Beaminster School1.80 miles
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP
Mountjoy School2.03 miles
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.96 miles
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL
The Sir John Colfox Academy2.98 miles
Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School3.35 miles
Pymore Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TR
Loders CofE Primary Academy3.42 miles
Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.47 miles
Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.67 miles
Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ
Bridport Primary School3.71 miles
St Andrew`s Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.85 miles
Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HD
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School4.37 miles
Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy5.37 miles
Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
Misterton Church of England First School5.60 miles
Misterton, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8LZ
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School6.12 miles
Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4QS
Health
Clinic
Lyme NHS Clinical Services9.39 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)10.44 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster10.78 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Community Services (Charter House)10.80 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)10.80 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Chard Dental Access Centre11.04 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare11.04 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service11.51 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Magnolia11.78 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court11.78 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs11.78 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan11.78 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Fiveways Resource Centre11.95 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre12.23 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
BPAS Dorchester14.81 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester14.81 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
GP
Barton House Practice1.54 miles
Barton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EQ
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster1.66 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Bridport Medical Centre3.89 miles
West Allington, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 5BN
Crewkerne Health Centre6.56 miles
Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
West One Surgery6.70 miles
West Street, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street7.24 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
The Charmouth Medical Practice7.45 miles
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6PE
Maiden Newton Surgery 8.00 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
The Lyme Bay Practice9.24 miles
Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HT
LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE9.39 miles
Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Westlake Surgery9.42 miles
Dr Lindsay Smith, Westlake Surgery, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Westlake Surgery - Dr J P Cox and Dr H E Day9.52 miles
High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street10.54 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Tawstock Medical Centre10.69 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Essex House Medical Centre10.73 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Axminster Medical Practice10.73 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Hospital
Bridport Community Hospital3.41 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital3.41 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Crewkerne Community Hospital6.53 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Chard Community Hospital10.47 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Axminster Community Hospital10.60 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
South Petherton Community Hospital11.38 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Yeovil District Hospital11.95 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Forston Clinic13.36 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Dorset County Hospital14.41 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House14.71 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Seaton Hospital14.89 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital14.96 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Yeatman Hospital15.04 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Westhaven Hospital17.03 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Weymouth Community Hospital17.65 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Honiton Hospital18.90 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Pharmacy
Beaminster Pharmacy1.49 miles
20 Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AA
Boots3.87 miles
3 - 5 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QJ
Lloydspharmacy3.89 miles
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.91 miles
24 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.53 miles
The Pharmacy, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG
Crewkerne Pharmacy6.56 miles
Crewkerne Health Centre, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
Boots6.74 miles
8 - 10 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
The Pharmacy7.32 miles
Charmouth Pharmacy, The Street, Charmouth, Nr. Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PX
Merriott Pharmacy8.23 miles
2 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5NQ
Boots9.09 miles
45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
Lloydspharmacy9.39 miles
The Pharmacy, Lyme Regis Comm Care Ctr, Uplyme Road, DT7 3LS
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy10.59 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
Options Pharmacy10.68 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
Morton's Pharmacy10.70 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots10.72 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Lloydspharmacy10.73 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Leisure
Park
PARNHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)0.93 miles
BEAMINSTER MANOR (Grade II Listed)1.89 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY1.99 miles
MAPPERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)2.13 miles
DOWNE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.67 miles
JELLYFIELDS, WALDITCH3.97 miles
ASKER'S MEADOW4.19 miles
BOTHENHAMPTON NATURE RESERVE4.89 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.09 miles
BINCOMBE BEECHES6.94 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)7.61 miles
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)7.74 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.97 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)8.19 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.45 miles
HARDINGTON MOOR8.94 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Hogshill Stores Ltd1.41 miles
39-41 Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BX
Co-op Beaminster1.46 miles
Beaminster, DT8 3AU
Lidl Bridport3.47 miles
St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3DJ
Co-op Bridport3.58 miles
Bridport, DT6 4RR
Waitrose Bridport3.87 miles
42/44 West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QP
SPAR East Street3.89 miles
Spar 23 East Street, Dorset, DT6 3JX
Mosterton Village Shop3.95 miles
1A Orchard Way, Mosterton Dorset DT8 3LT
SPAR Rontec Bridport3.97 miles
Spar, 20 East Street, Dorset, DT6 4AA
Morrisons Bridport4.39 miles
West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4SB
SPAR West Bay5.28 miles
149 West Bay Road, West Bay, Dorset, DT6 4EH
Nisa J & J Wilson5.41 miles
West Bay Holiday Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4HD
Nisa Local6.16 miles
Park View, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8JN
Waitrose Crewkerne6.65 miles
South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
Budgens Crewkerne6.75 miles
16 Falkland Square, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
Lidl Crewkerne6.76 miles
The George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU
Nisa Local7.35 miles
The Street, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PP
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport29.10 miles
Bournemouth International Airport40.22 miles
Bristol International Airport41.28 miles
Bus Stop
The Square (NW)0.06 miles
The Square (SE)0.07 miles
Half Moon (NE)1.38 miles
Half Moon (SW)1.39 miles
Stoke Abbot Crossroads (E)1.40 miles
New Inn (W)1.41 miles
Stoke Abbot Crossroads (W)1.42 miles
New Inn (E)1.42 miles
St Mary's Gardens (W)1.43 miles
St Mary's Gardens (E)1.44 miles
The Fire Station (W)1.45 miles
The Fire Station (E)1.45 miles
Gollop Arms (SE)1.46 miles
St James (W)1.46 miles
Gollop Arms (NW)1.47 miles
St James (E)1.47 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal18.33 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal26.51 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing31.66 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing32.02 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing32.07 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing32.18 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing32.29 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing32.35 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal33.72 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing34.02 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing35.57 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal35.96 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal35.97 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing36.85 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing37.08 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour40.09 miles
Railway Station
Crewkerne Rail Station5.88 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station8.09 miles
Chetnole Rail Station9.50 miles
Yetminster Rail Station10.74 miles
Axminster Rail Station10.98 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station11.18 miles
Thornford Rail Station11.30 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station12.32 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station14.66 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station14.92 miles
Sherborne Rail Station14.96 miles
Upwey Rail Station15.94 miles
Weymouth Rail Station17.81 miles
Honiton Rail Station18.91 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station20.21 miles
Templecombe Rail Station20.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT6 5L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment318
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
BAY TREE COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£580,000
2025-06-25
detached
freehold
CORNER COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£445,000
2025-05-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-09-28   £345,000
LAVINCES, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LL		£860,000
2025-04-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-02-07   £570,000
Sold 2014-05-13   £315,000
STRODE MANOR FARM
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5NG		£4,125,000
2024-08-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LW		£730,000
2023-08-31
detached
freehold
JAPONICA COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£525,000
2022-03-22
detached
freehold
JASMINE COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£730,000
2021-12-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-10-24   £455,000
ST JAMES COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LW		£574,000
2021-10-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
BRIMBLE COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£257,964
2021-09-24
detached
freehold
PEACE COTTAGE
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LQ		£462,500
2021-09-14
detached
freehold
BOWDOWNS (8), ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LW		£345,000
2021-08-25
terraced
freehold
THE OLD WORKHOUSE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LW		£6,000
2021-08-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
SPRING COTTAGE
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LQ		£292,500
2021-06-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-04-05   £198,000
Sold 2008-07-21   £247,500
STRODE MANOR FARM COTTAGES (2)
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5NG		£194,000
2021-05-13
semidetached
freehold
GREAT STRODE BUNGALOW
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5NG		£787,000
2020-10-08
detached
freehold
COLUMBA COTTAGE
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LG		£408,000
2020-09-25
detached
freehold
3, STEVENS CLOSE
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5RT		£330,000
2020-02-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2016-05-20   £287,500
OLDWELL, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£350,000
2020-01-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-10-28   £330,000
4, STEVENS CLOSE
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5RT		£325,000
2018-10-04
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-12-18   £249,950
BAY COTTAGE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£492,500
2018-01-22
detached
freehold
YEW TREE COTTAGES (1), ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£350,000
2017-12-18
semidetached
freehold
LINDEN COTTAGE
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LQ		£495,056
2017-12-07
detached
freehold
LITTLE ORCHARD, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£353,000
2017-08-22
detached
freehold
5, STEVENS CLOSE
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5RT		£275,500
2017-08-02
terraced
freehold
PYES PLOT (3), ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£380,000
2016-07-15
semidetached
freehold
1, STEVENS CLOSE
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5RT		£192,000
2016-04-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-07-05   £186,000
GREAT ORCHARD, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£655,000
2015-04-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-02-01   £570,000
6, STEVENS CLOSE
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5RT		£300,000
2014-01-16
detached
freehold
SCHOOL HOUSE, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£350,000
2013-10-21
detached
freehold
ATLASTA, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LP		£322,500
2013-10-11
detached
freehold
HOLLYTREE COTTAGE
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LG		£490,000
2013-08-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-01-27   £455,000
QUINCES, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LL		£415,000
2012-11-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-05-15   £380,000
LANDFALL COTTAGE
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LQ		£250,000
2012-10-15
terraced
freehold
CORIDON, ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LL		£272,500
2010-11-12
semidetached
freehold
TOWER VIEW
WAYTOWN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LG		£380,000
2010-10-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-05   £275,000
BOWDOWNS (5), ST JAMES ROAD
NETHERBURY
BRIDPORT
DORSET
DT6 5LW		£142,500
2009-07-10
terraced
freehold
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