Area Info for Pulham (Dorset)

Overview of Pulham (Dorset, UK)

Pulham is a small village located within the county of Dorset in the South West of England. It is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside setting. The village is part of the administrative district of Dorset and offers a peaceful environment typical of rural communities in the region.

Geography and Location

Pulham is situated in a scenic area characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and natural beauty. It is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages. The village's proximity to larger towns such as Dorchester provides residents and visitors with access to amenities and services.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Pulham are limited, villages in Dorset often have rich histories dating back centuries, with many featuring traditional architecture, historic churches, and local landmarks. The area reflects typical rural development patterns seen throughout Dorset.

Community and Amenities

Pulham is primarily a residential and agricultural community with limited commercial amenities. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, education, and healthcare services. The village may host local events and gatherings that foster community spirit.

Natural and Recreational Features

The surrounding Dorset countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature. The region is known for its scenic landscapes, including nearby parks and natural reserves.
Education
School
Buckland Newton Church of England School2.28 miles
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.77 miles
Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School2.87 miles
Droop, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2ED
Leweston School4.93 miles
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Leweston School Junior Department4.93 miles
Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Cerne Abbas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School5.28 miles
Duck Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
Piddle Valley Church of England First School5.63 miles
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
William Barnes Primary School5.92 miles
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School6.12 miles
Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2LP
Cheselbourne Village School6.24 miles
Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NT
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England Voluntary Aided School6.36 miles
The Cross, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Sturminster Newton High School6.40 miles
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
Yewstock School6.44 miles
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
Sherborne School6.51 miles
Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.53 miles
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Sherborne Preparatory School6.58 miles
Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NY
Health
Clinic
Puddletown Surgery9.60 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Fiveways Resource Centre10.75 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre10.99 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Magnolia11.00 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court11.00 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs11.10 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan11.10 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester11.30 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester11.34 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester11.34 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Community Services (Charter House)11.42 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)11.42 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service12.30 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Mere Surgery16.19 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Glastonbury Festival16.57 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Dorchester Road Surgery17.44 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
GP
Cerne Abbas Surgery5.24 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG
Stalbridge Practice6.04 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
Sturminster Newton Practice6.15 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
The Apples Medical Practice6.32 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Milborne Port Surgery6.70 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
New Land Practice6.73 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice6.73 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street7.02 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Milton Abbas Practice7.51 miles
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice7.91 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice8.42 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street8.61 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Milton Abbas Practice8.99 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Maiden Newton Surgery 9.48 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
Puddletown Surgery9.60 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Oaklands Surgery10.18 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Hospital
Yeatman Hospital6.71 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Forston Clinic8.57 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Yeovil District Hospital10.51 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Blandford Community Hospital10.97 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Dorset County Hospital11.33 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House11.82 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital12.17 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Wincanton Community Hospital12.60 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Westminster Memorial Hospital13.01 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Crewkerne Community Hospital16.53 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
South Petherton Community Hospital17.36 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Weymouth Community Hospital17.70 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Bridport Community Hospital17.94 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital17.94 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Westhaven Hospital18.27 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Wareham Community Hospital18.59 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Pharmacy
Boots6.03 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Stalbridge Pharmacy6.04 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited6.46 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
The Abbey Pharmacy6.47 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.47 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots6.47 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy6.47 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Marnhull Pharmacy7.91 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Boots9.30 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.20 miles
67 St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5NJ
Boots10.23 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Penn Hill Pharmacy10.30 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Superdrug Stores10.32 miles
15 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RQ
Day Lewis Pharmacy10.42 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy10.52 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Options Pharmacy10.68 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
Leisure
Park
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.91 miles
HILFIELD HILL5.08 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)5.71 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)5.74 miles
MILTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)6.23 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.33 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON6.43 miles
THE QUARR7.05 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.14 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)8.32 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)8.56 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL8.84 miles
HOG CLIFF9.07 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)9.59 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)9.73 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER9.76 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Hazelbury Bryan2.38 miles
Spar, The Causeway, Dorset, DT10 2BH
Londis The Red Barn Village Store2.38 miles
The Causeway, Bryan, DT10 2BH
Nisa Extra5.95 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Co-op Sturminster Newton6.13 miles
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB
Sainsbury's Sherborne6.25 miles
Ludborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3ND
SPAR The Cross6.36 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Co-op Sherborne6.63 miles
Milborne Port, DT9 5EL
Co-op Sherborne6.75 miles
Sherborne, DT9 6AW
NSP Stores6.86 miles
Simons Road, Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DW
Budgens Sherborne6.91 miles
Young`s Garage, Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BQ
SPAR Yetminister7.10 miles
Spar, 2 Sunnyside Court, Dorset, DT9 6LF
SPAR Marnhull7.46 miles
New Street, Dorset, DT10 1PX
Londis Grays Stores8.78 miles
Milton Road, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JZ
SPAR Long Ash Service Station9.16 miles
Spar, Frampton, Dorset, DT2 9NW
Co-op Yeovil9.47 miles
Petrol Sherborne Road, BA21 5BQ
SPAR Maiden Newton9.55 miles
Maiden Newton Filling Station, Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT2 0BA
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport26.45 miles
Bristol International Airport37.46 miles
Bus Stop
The Halsey Arms (W)0.02 miles
The Halsey Arms (NE)0.05 miles
Duntish Cross (W)1.25 miles
Duntish Cross (SW)1.26 miles
Duntish Cross (N)1.28 miles
Foxes Close (W)1.34 miles
Foxes Close (E)1.35 miles
Laurences Farm (NE)1.39 miles
Laurences Farm (SW)1.40 miles
Bus Shelter (NW)1.54 miles
Bus Shelter (SE)1.55 miles
The Green Man (NW)1.58 miles
The Green Man (SE)1.58 miles
Old Church (S)1.66 miles
Old Church (N)1.66 miles
War Memorial (S)1.80 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal18.57 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal21.91 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing22.08 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing24.01 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal24.49 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal24.57 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing29.26 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing29.63 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing29.66 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal30.99 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing31.38 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing31.41 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing40.24 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing40.26 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing40.30 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing40.30 miles
Railway Station
Sherborne Rail Station6.22 miles
Chetnole Rail Station6.76 miles
Yetminster Rail Station6.88 miles
Thornford Rail Station7.37 miles
Templecombe Rail Station8.64 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station9.07 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station9.36 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station9.70 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station11.48 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station11.58 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station12.61 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station12.96 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station15.68 miles
Upwey Rail Station15.90 miles
Wool Rail Station15.98 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station16.08 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 7D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment277
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
13, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£141,500
2024-10-23
semidetached
freehold
21, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£230,000
2024-01-31
semidetached
freehold
WOODLANDS VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DY		£725,000
2023-08-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-20   £480,000
1 OLD ORCHARD
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7FL		£475,000
2023-06-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-07-06   £350,000
ROSE CROFT, HOLWELL ROAD
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7EB		£1,100,000
2022-08-31
detached
freehold
THE FIRS
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DY		£320,000
2021-09-28
detached
freehold
8, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£470,000
2021-08-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-10-22   £397,500
Sold 2010-01-21   £344,000
8, HALSEY GREEN
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7UG		£545,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
2 OLD ORCHARD
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7FL		£240,000
2021-06-04
semidetached
freehold
OLD ORCHARD (3)
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7FL		£252,500
2021-03-31
semidetached
freehold
FIELDFARE COTTAGE, 4, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£318,000
2021-03-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-04   £220,000
4, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£150,000
2020-10-30
semidetached
freehold
19, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£303,000
2019-07-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-10-25   £195,000
Sold 2009-11-06   £147,500
THE ONE OAK
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£150,000
2019-05-07
detached
freehold
16, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£220,000
2019-01-25
semidetached
freehold
3, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£309,950
2016-11-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-05-01   £247,500
2, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£280,000
2016-10-07
semidetached
freehold
12A, HALSEY GREEN
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7UG		£375,000
2016-08-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-01-14   £330,000
14, HALSEY GREEN
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7UG		£352,500
2016-05-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-09-10   £333,000
9, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£425,000
2016-01-29
detached
freehold
PUDDLEDUCKS, 11, HALSEY GREEN
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7UG		£425,000
2016-01-08
detached
freehold
2, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£183,000
2015-05-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-05-13   £167,000
BARROW VIEW, 12, HALSEY GREEN
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7UG		£435,000
2014-06-20
detached
freehold
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£600,000
2013-08-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-07-03   £435,000
LYDDEN COTTAGE, HOLWELL ROAD
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7EB		£628,500
2013-03-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-03   £575,000
5, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£229,000
2012-01-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-24   £230,000
1, HILLTOP COTTAGES
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DY		£172,500
2009-07-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-07-04   £171,000
18, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£175,000
2009-06-19
semidetached
freehold
10, HALSEY GREEN
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7UG		£340,000
2009-06-11
detached
freehold
10, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£250,000
2009-06-05
semidetached
freehold
7, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£450,000
2007-08-29
detached
freehold
1, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£278,000
2005-11-22
detached
freehold
6, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£110,000
2004-12-21
semidetached
freehold
3, DUNTISH VIEW
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7DZ		£145,000
2004-07-26
semidetached
freehold
11, MEADOW VALE
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7HU		£200,000
2004-05-04
semidetached (New)
freehold
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