Area Info for Poyntington (Dorset)

POYNTINGTON - DORSET, UK

Poyntington is a small rural village located in Dorset, England. It is situated within the South West region of the UK and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and peaceful rural atmosphere.

Location and Geography

Poyntington lies approximately 3 miles southwest of Sherborne, a historic market town. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland, characteristic of Dorset’s scenic landscape. It is part of the civil parish of Sherborne Rural District.

History and Heritage

The village has a long history dating back to medieval times. It features traditional Dorset architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The local church, St. Mary’s, is a notable historic site, with parts dating from the 12th century. The area reflects its agricultural heritage and rural roots.

Community and Amenities

Poyntington is a small community with limited amenities within the village itself. Residents typically rely on nearby Sherborne for shopping, schools, and other services. The village maintains a close-knit community atmosphere and hosts local events, often centred around the church and village hall.

Transport

The village is accessible mainly via local roads connecting to Sherborne and other nearby towns. Public transport options are limited, with bus services available to Sherborne and surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is in Sherborne, providing rail links to Dorchester, Yeovil, and beyond.

Additional Information

Poyntington is valued for its tranquil rural setting, historic charm, and natural beauty. It is an ideal location for those seeking countryside living, outdoor activities, and exploring Dorset’s scenic landscapes and historic sites.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
The Gryphon School1.66 miles
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ
Milborne Port Primary School1.95 miles
North Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5EP
Sherborne Learning Centre1.96 miles
Simons Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DN
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School1.97 miles
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4NL
Sherborne Primary School2.01 miles
Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ
Sherborne International2.35 miles
Newell Grange, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EZ
Sherborne School2.50 miles
Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP
Sherborne Preparatory School2.52 miles
Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NY
Sherborne School for Girls2.56 miles
Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.20 miles
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.64 miles
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SW
Horsington Church School3.94 miles
Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0BW
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School3.96 miles
School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP
Marchant Holliday School4.27 miles
North Cheriton, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0AH
Countess Gytha Primary School4.28 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LT
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge4.54 miles
Ash Walk, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD
Health
Clinic
Ryalls Park Medical Centre6.45 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Fiveways Resource Centre6.50 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Magnolia6.80 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court6.80 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)7.80 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)7.80 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service8.00 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Glastonbury Festival8.53 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Mere Surgery12.65 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Boc Somerset Respiratory14.36 miles
Vine Health Suites, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital14.68 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Eating Disorder Team14.83 miles
20A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
The Glastonbury Enterprise Resource Centre15.15 miles
Unit 9 and 10, Dyehouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9LZ
St Andrews16.71 miles
Priory Park Hospital Site, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TH
GP
Milborne Port Surgery1.57 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
New Land Practice2.05 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice2.05 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
The Apples Medical Practice2.34 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Queen Camel Medical Centre4.27 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 7LT
Oaklands Surgery5.44 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Stalbridge Practice5.55 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
The Health Centre5.99 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Yeovil Health Centre6.28 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA20 1LS
Ryalls Park Medical Centre6.45 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Penn Hill Surgery6.45 miles
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre6.68 miles
74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UJ
Preston Grove Medical Centre6.84 miles
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street6.93 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Millbrook Surgery7.36 miles
Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EE
Abbey Manor Medical Practice7.47 miles
Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA21 3TL
Hospital
Yeatman Hospital2.37 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Yeovil District Hospital6.33 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Wincanton Community Hospital6.41 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Westminster Memorial Hospital13.15 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
South Petherton Community Hospital13.15 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre14.63 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital14.68 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Crewkerne Community Hospital14.74 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre14.78 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital15.06 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Forston Clinic15.84 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Blandford Community Hospital16.62 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Chantry House Day Hospital18.28 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Dorset County Hospital18.68 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House19.19 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Frome Community Hospital 19.46 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Pharmacy
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited2.00 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
The Abbey Pharmacy2.45 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.45 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots2.45 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy2.45 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Boots5.42 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.47 miles
67 St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5NJ
Stalbridge Pharmacy5.51 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Boots6.03 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Boots6.28 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Superdrug Stores6.39 miles
15 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RQ
Penn Hill Pharmacy6.40 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Rowlands Pharmacy6.45 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil,, BA21 3BA
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy6.54 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Boots6.56 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.67 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Leisure
Park
THE QUARR1.96 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)2.40 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)2.41 miles
COMPTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)3.17 miles
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.01 miles
SUNNINGDALE5.38 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)6.01 miles
YEOVIL6.53 miles
BARWICK PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.72 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)8.22 miles
LYTES CARY (Grade II Listed)8.24 miles
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY (Grade II* Listed)8.59 miles
TINTINHULL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.16 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON9.35 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND9.50 miles
MONTACUTE HOUSE (Grade I Listed)9.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Sherborne1.90 miles
Milborne Port, DT9 5EL
NSP Stores1.98 miles
Simons Road, Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DW
Budgens Sherborne2.51 miles
Young`s Garage, Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BQ
Sainsbury's Sherborne2.58 miles
Ludborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3ND
Co-op Sherborne3.06 miles
Sherborne, DT9 6AW
Supply Stores4.30 miles
High Street, Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7NG
SPAR Hazlegrove4.55 miles
Spar Hazlegrove Services, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7JE
Londis Spark Ford Service Station4.80 miles
Camel Hill, Yeovil, BA22 7PH
Tesco Yeovil (Express)5.15 miles
2 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UB
Lidl Yeovil5.44 miles
Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DW
Co-op Yeovil5.46 miles
Petrol Sherborne Road, BA21 5BQ
Nisa Extra5.52 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Co-op Yeovil5.68 miles
176 St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4LX
Lidl Wincanton5.98 miles
Southgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EB
Farmfoods Yeovil6.01 miles
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 4HA
Morrisons Wincanton6.16 miles
Southgate Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RP
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport29.43 miles
Bournemouth International Airport32.32 miles
Bus Stop
All Saints Church (E)0.20 miles
All Saints Church (NW)0.22 miles
Sandford Orcas Turn (S)0.53 miles
Red Post (N)0.67 miles
Wick Mill Crossroads (NW)1.19 miles
Wick Mill Crossroads (SE)1.19 miles
Gainsborough Arms (NE)1.56 miles
Gainsborough Arms (SW)1.57 miles
Poyntington Turn (NE)1.57 miles
Poyntington Turn (SW)1.57 miles
Queen's Arms (S)1.59 miles
Queen's Arms (N)1.59 miles
Orchard Road (SE)1.66 miles
Post Office (NW)1.67 miles
The Gryphon School (E)1.69 miles
McCreery Road (NW)1.82 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal24.09 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal25.90 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal29.07 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing29.19 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing31.20 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal31.69 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal31.80 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing32.50 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing32.51 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing32.53 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing32.55 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing32.56 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing32.58 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing32.62 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing32.62 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing32.62 miles
Railway Station
Sherborne Rail Station2.66 miles
Templecombe Rail Station3.84 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station5.55 miles
Thornford Rail Station5.99 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station6.27 miles
Yetminster Rail Station6.74 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station8.22 miles
Chetnole Rail Station8.57 miles
Bruton Rail Station9.27 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station10.54 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station14.23 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station14.26 miles
Frome Rail Station18.87 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station18.87 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station19.02 miles
Tisbury Rail Station19.11 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT9 4L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment518
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
BICKERLEY
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LE		£330,000
2024-05-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-11-21   £230,000
3, WASHINGPOOL
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LD		£265,000
2024-01-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-12-01   £220,000
PIPPINS, WASHINGPOOL
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LE		£415,000
2023-08-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-12-10   £357,500
Sold 2016-07-01   £350,000
Sold 2011-09-05   £340,000
Sold 2010-07-02   £190,000
THE MUSHROOM FARM
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
SOMERSET
DT9 4LF		£650,000
2022-10-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
TITHE BARN
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£2,000,000
2022-07-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-11-30   £1,350,000
JADESTONE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£750,000
2021-09-28
detached
freehold
MELLSTOCK HOUSE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£686,750
2021-09-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-04   £390,000
Sold 1995-01-16   £130,000
LINDEN HOUSE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£780,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-09-11   £380,000
VESPERS
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£480,000
2021-06-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
3, THE BUNGALOWS
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LE		£207,000
2021-04-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-31   £97,500
THE OLD RECTORY
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£1,650,000
2021-02-25
detached
freehold
FARM CLOSE COTTAGE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£475,000
2020-11-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-05-31   £325,000
BETHS COTTAGE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£385,000
2020-11-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-05-27   £282,000
Sold 1996-11-29   £91,000
FURLONG
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£1,225,000
2020-06-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
HIGH BANK
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£540,000
2018-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-31   £497,500
Sold 1998-06-30   £250,000
THE MANOR HOUSE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£2,200,000
2016-02-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-10-20   £1,750,000
LONGRIGG
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LE		£289,500
2015-08-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-12-20   £220,000
Sold 1997-07-24   £60,000
GREENHILLS
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£515,000
2012-05-25
detached
freehold
THE OLD BARTON
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£625,000
2011-08-05
detached
freehold
THE LODGE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£282,000
2011-06-29
detached
freehold
ORCHARD HOUSE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£600,000
2010-05-06
detached
freehold
BROCKFORD
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£575,000
2008-08-21
detached
freehold
GRAFTON COTTAGE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£360,000
2006-03-27
semidetached
freehold
BROCKDOWN COTTAGE
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LE		£430,000
2005-12-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-11-17   £240,000
Sold 1999-10-25   £180,000
WELGOER
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£410,000
2005-02-04
detached
freehold
CHERRY BRYN
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£147,500
2002-05-24
detached
freehold
BROCKBANK
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LF		£355,000
2001-08-01
detached
freehold
1, WASHINGPOOL
POYNTINGTON
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 4LD		£106,000
2001-06-15
semidetached
freehold
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