Area Info for Oborne (Dorset)

Oborne, Dorset, UK

Oborne is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated within the civil parish of Oborne and has a rich history dating back several centuries.

Location and Geography

The village is approximately 4 miles west of Sherborne and is characterised by its rural setting, with surrounding farmland and scenic countryside. It lies within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque views and a tranquil environment.

History and Heritage

Oborne has historical significance, with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The village features traditional Dorset architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The local church, St. Oswald's Church, is a notable landmark with historical and architectural interest.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a small, close-knit community. While it has limited amenities within the village itself, residents often rely on nearby towns such as Sherborne for shopping, schools, and other services. Oborne is known for its peaceful rural lifestyle and scenic beauty.

Transport and Accessibility

Oborne is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and transport links in the region. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural villages in the area, making private vehicles the primary means of travel.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
The Gryphon School0.97 miles
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ
Sherborne Primary School1.14 miles
Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ
Sherborne Learning Centre1.17 miles
Simons Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DN
Milborne Port Primary School1.40 miles
North Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5EP
Sherborne International1.58 miles
Newell Grange, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EZ
Sherborne School1.59 miles
Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP
Sherborne Preparatory School1.65 miles
Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NY
Sherborne School for Girls1.83 miles
Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.36 miles
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School3.02 miles
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4NL
Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.78 miles
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SW
Leweston School3.94 miles
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Leweston School Junior Department3.94 miles
Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.18 miles
Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School4.30 miles
School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge4.32 miles
Ash Walk, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD
Health
Clinic
Fiveways Resource Centre6.48 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre6.50 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Magnolia6.78 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court6.78 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs6.87 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan6.87 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Community Services (Charter House)7.70 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)7.70 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service8.07 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Glastonbury Festival9.73 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Mere Surgery13.16 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Boc Somerset Respiratory15.46 miles
Vine Health Suites, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital15.94 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Eating Disorder Team15.99 miles
20A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
The Glastonbury Enterprise Resource Centre16.30 miles
Unit 9 and 10, Dyehouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9LZ
Puddletown Surgery16.41 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
GP
Milborne Port Surgery0.93 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
New Land Practice1.18 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice1.18 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
The Apples Medical Practice1.29 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Stalbridge Practice5.02 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
Queen Camel Medical Centre5.32 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 7LT
Oaklands Surgery5.47 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street6.09 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Yeovil Health Centre6.16 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA20 1LS
Penn Hill Surgery6.32 miles
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre6.50 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre6.55 miles
74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UJ
Preston Grove Medical Centre6.77 miles
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
The Health Centre6.85 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Abbey Manor Medical Practice7.54 miles
Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA21 3TL
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice7.85 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
Hospital
Yeatman Hospital1.54 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Yeovil District Hospital6.28 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Wincanton Community Hospital7.30 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Westminster Memorial Hospital13.03 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
South Petherton Community Hospital13.35 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Crewkerne Community Hospital14.50 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Forston Clinic14.59 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Blandford Community Hospital15.76 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre15.89 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital15.94 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre15.95 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital16.25 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Dorset County Hospital17.43 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House17.94 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital18.31 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Chantry House Day Hospital19.27 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Pharmacy
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited1.35 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
The Abbey Pharmacy1.51 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.51 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots1.51 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy1.51 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Stalbridge Pharmacy4.98 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Boots5.21 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.50 miles
67 St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5NJ
Boots6.16 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Superdrug Stores6.28 miles
15 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RQ
Penn Hill Pharmacy6.28 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy6.45 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Rowlands Pharmacy6.50 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil,, BA21 3BA
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.54 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Preston Grove Pharmacy6.77 miles
Preston Grove Medical Ctr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Boots6.90 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Leisure
Park
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)1.15 miles
THE QUARR1.30 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)1.80 miles
COMPTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.41 miles
SUNNINGDALE5.34 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)5.78 miles
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.17 miles
YEOVIL6.39 miles
BARWICK PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.43 miles
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY (Grade II* Listed)8.53 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON8.66 miles
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.83 miles
HILFIELD HILL8.86 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.97 miles
LYTES CARY (Grade II Listed)9.14 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)9.25 miles
Shop
Groceries
NSP Stores1.19 miles
Simons Road, Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DW
Co-op Sherborne1.36 miles
Milborne Port, DT9 5EL
Sainsbury's Sherborne1.56 miles
Ludborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3ND
Budgens Sherborne1.80 miles
Young`s Garage, Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BQ
Co-op Sherborne2.30 miles
Sherborne, DT9 6AW
Nisa Extra4.97 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Tesco Yeovil (Express)5.20 miles
2 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UB
Co-op Yeovil5.29 miles
Petrol Sherborne Road, BA21 5BQ
Lidl Yeovil5.34 miles
Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DW
Supply Stores5.37 miles
High Street, Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7NG
Co-op Yeovil5.68 miles
176 St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4LX
SPAR Hazlegrove5.69 miles
Spar Hazlegrove Services, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7JE
Farmfoods Yeovil5.89 miles
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 4HA
Londis Spark Ford Service Station5.90 miles
Camel Hill, Yeovil, BA22 7PH
SPAR Yetminister6.04 miles
Spar, 2 Sunnyside Court, Dorset, DT9 6LF
SPAR Yeovil Motors6.12 miles
Spar, Reckleford, Somerset, BA21 4EH
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport30.69 miles
Bournemouth International Airport31.51 miles
Bus Stop
Poyntington Turn (SW)0.34 miles
Poyntington Turn (NE)0.34 miles
Gainsborough Arms (NE)1.00 miles
Gainsborough Arms (SW)1.00 miles
The Gryphon School (E)1.03 miles
All Saints Church (NW)1.04 miles
McCreery Road (NW)1.05 miles
All Saints Church (E)1.07 miles
Crackmore (W)1.11 miles
Mccreery Road (NE)1.12 miles
Crackmore (NE)1.14 miles
Orchard Road (SE)1.16 miles
Castleton Road (SW)1.18 miles
Simons Road (NW)1.18 miles
Castleton Road (NE)1.18 miles
Wootton Grove (NW)1.19 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal24.65 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal24.97 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal28.04 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing28.17 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing30.16 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal30.65 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal30.76 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing33.75 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing33.76 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing33.79 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing33.80 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing33.81 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing33.83 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing33.88 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing33.88 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing33.88 miles
Railway Station
Sherborne Rail Station1.64 miles
Templecombe Rail Station4.16 miles
Thornford Rail Station5.27 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station5.43 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station5.88 miles
Yetminster Rail Station5.89 miles
Chetnole Rail Station7.60 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station9.47 miles
Bruton Rail Station10.39 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station10.72 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station13.15 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station13.93 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station17.62 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station17.77 miles
Tisbury Rail Station19.19 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station19.78 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT9 4N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment348
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
14, TINNEYS LANE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3DY		£375,000
2025-07-29
terraced
freehold
33, CHANDLERS

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RT		£325,000
2025-07-24
semidetached
freehold
21, CHANDLERS

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RT		£265,000
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
12, BEDE STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SD		£645,000
2025-06-17
detached
freehold
26, CASTLE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RP		£400,000
2025-06-12
detached
freehold
4, SCHOOL DRIVE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SB		£575,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
UNIT 3B, COLDHARBOUR BUSINESS PARK

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4JW		£660,000
2024-09-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, LUSH PATH

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SQ		£460,000
2025-03-14
detached
freehold
16, DUNSTAN STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SE		£490,000
2024-09-18
semidetached
freehold
14, SCHOOL DRIVE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SB		£580,000
2024-08-22
terraced
freehold
CEDAR PARK (FLAT 4), GRANVILLE WAY

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4FT		£185,000
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
27, CASTLE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RW		£350,000
2024-12-17
semidetached
freehold
13, WATERLOO TERRACE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RZ		£245,000
2024-12-13
terraced
freehold
17, CHANDLERS

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RT		£335,000
2024-12-12
semidetached
freehold
5, MILLER WAY

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SG		£495,000
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
CEDAR PARK (FLAT 32), GRANVILLE WAY

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4FT		£180,000
2024-12-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MILEPOST, OBORNE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RX		£440,000
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
32, CASTLE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RP		£362,000
2024-10-29
detached
freehold
CEDAR PARK (FLAT 14), GRANVILLE WAY

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4FT		£162,500
2024-10-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, SCHOOL DRIVE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SB		£735,000
2024-09-18
detached
freehold
9, EARLS CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RS		£375,000
2024-09-05
detached
freehold
MARSH HOUSE, OBORNE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RX		£275,000
2024-08-08
detached
freehold
9, ADMIRALS CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4AR		£275,000
2024-07-10
semidetached
freehold
14, EARLS CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RS		£370,000
2024-05-24
detached
freehold
18, CHANDLERS

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RT		£307,000
2024-04-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2024-02-05   £200,000
4, CHURCH VIEW
OBORNE
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4NA		£525,000
2024-04-30
detached
freehold
1, DUNSTAN STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SE		£740,000
2024-04-30
detached
freehold
IVY HOUSE FARMHOUSE
OBORNE
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4JY		£735,000
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
121, COLDHARBOUR

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4JL		£242,000
2024-02-12
semidetached
freehold
107, COLDHARBOUR

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4JL		£245,000
2024-02-09
semidetached
freehold
22, DUNSTAN STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SE		£607,000
2024-01-26
semidetached
freehold
5, BEDE STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SD		£460,000
2023-12-11
semidetached
freehold
18, EARLS CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RS		£335,000
2023-12-08
detached
freehold
CORTON COTTAGE, TINNEYS LANE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3DY		£400,000
2023-11-20
semidetached
freehold
19, CASTLE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RW		£375,000
2023-11-08
detached
freehold
6, EARLS CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RS		£365,000
2023-10-24
detached
freehold
3, DUNSTAN STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SE		£535,000
2023-10-06
detached
freehold
1, CASTLETON COURT

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3FD		£518,000
2023-09-07
semidetached
freehold
BRINES COTTAGE
OBORNE
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LA		£353,200
2023-08-24
semidetached
freehold
LOWER FARM
OBORNE
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LA		£1,315,000
2023-08-18
detached
freehold
1, EARLS CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RS		£365,000
2023-08-02
detached
freehold
9, HILL HOUSE CLOSE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3AN		£360,000
2023-07-27
terraced
freehold
BEECH COTTAGE, OBORNE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RX		£675,000
2023-04-14
detached
freehold
THE GABLES, 7, CASTLETON COURT

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3FD		£500,000
2023-03-31
terraced
freehold
24, CASTLE ROAD

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3RP		£369,995
2023-03-21
detached
freehold
39, DUNSTAN STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SE		£550,000
2023-02-28
terraced
freehold
8, BEDE STREET

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3SD		£500,000
2023-02-10
semidetached
freehold
LANBAR, TINNEYS LANE

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3DY		£692,500
2023-02-01
detached
freehold
CEDAR PARK (FLAT 19), GRANVILLE WAY

SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4FT		£180,000
2022-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
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