Area Info for Stinsford (Dorset)

Stinsford, Dorset, UK

Stinsford is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated near the town of Dorchester, which provides the nearest urban amenities and transport links. The village is known for its picturesque rural setting and historical significance.

Historical Significance

Stinsford has a rich history, with its origins dating back to medieval times. The village is notably associated with the poet Thomas Hardy, who was born nearby and often referenced the area in his works. Hardy's family estate, Max Gate, is located close to Stinsford, and the village features in some of his writings.

Landmarks and Places of Interest

The village is home to the historic St Michael's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is notable for its traditional architecture and its connection to Thomas Hardy, who is buried in the churchyard. The surrounding countryside offers scenic views and walking opportunities, typical of Dorset's rural landscape.

Community and Local Life

Stinsford maintains a small, close-knit community with local events and activities centred around the church and village hall. The village's rural character and proximity to Dorchester make it a peaceful place to live or visit for those interested in history and natural beauty.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to Dorchester and other nearby towns. Public transport options are limited, but the proximity to Dorchester provides access to rail and bus services for longer journeys.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Dorset Studio School0.19 miles
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Sunninghill Preparatory School1.30 miles
South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester1.34 miles
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester1.58 miles
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Manor Park Church of England First School1.62 miles
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
Damers First School1.97 miles
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Dorchester Middle School2.03 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
The Thomas Hardye School2.25 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster2.33 miles
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
The Prince of Wales School2.40 miles
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Dorchester Learning Centre2.81 miles
The Old Rectory, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PS
Broadmayne First School2.88 miles
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown3.04 miles
Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Puddletown Church of England First School3.11 miles
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
Frome Valley CofE VA First School3.66 miles
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
Piddle Valley Church of England First School5.08 miles
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester1.42 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester1.48 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester1.48 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Puddletown Surgery3.32 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Dorchester Road Surgery7.02 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre7.21 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre7.74 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)18.28 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
The Harvey Practice18.29 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Community Services (Charter House)18.53 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)18.53 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Fiveways Resource Centre18.56 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre18.65 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Magnolia18.68 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court18.68 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs18.77 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
GP
Fordington Practice1.07 miles
91-93 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LD
Atrium Health Centre1.56 miles
Atrium Health Centre, 7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
Queens Avenue Surgery1.92 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
Cornwall Road Medical Practice2.28 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery2.28 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
Puddletown Surgery3.32 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Broadmayne Surgery3.32 miles
Osmington Drove, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ER
Crossways Health Centre3.96 miles
Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TU
Littlemoor Health Centre & Surgery5.53 miles
Louviers Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6SA
Preston Road Surgery5.54 miles
102 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BB
Milton Abbas Practice6.70 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Cerne Abbas Surgery6.73 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG
Dorchester Road Surgery7.02 miles
179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Weymouth Walk-In Centre and The Practice Surgery 7.21 miles
WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CNTR "Walk-In Centre", WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MELCOME AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7TB
Royal Crescent Surgery7.53 miles
25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BY
The Bridges Medical Centre7.74 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Hospital
Dorset County Hospital1.84 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House1.95 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital2.09 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Forston Clinic3.03 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Weymouth Community Hospital7.21 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Westhaven Hospital8.03 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Portland Hospital10.89 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Wareham Community Hospital12.93 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Blandford Community Hospital14.31 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Bridport Community Hospital15.93 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital15.93 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Yeatman Hospital16.50 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Yeovil District Hospital18.35 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Victoria Hospital18.81 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
BMI The Harbour Hospital18.87 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital18.98 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Pharmacy
Boots1.40 miles
12 - 13 Cornhill, Dorchester, DT1 1BQ
Superdrug Stores Plc1.42 miles
17 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Market Pharmacy1.56 miles
Unit 1 Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QS
Victoria Park Pharmacy1.90 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Tesco Superstore2.08 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Rowlands Pharmacy2.28 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Rowlands Pharmacy5.47 miles
7 Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6LD
Rowlands Pharmacy5.47 miles
Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6NQ
Morrisons Pharmacy6.52 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AX
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd7.36 miles
14 Avenue Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JJ
Angel Pharmacy (Southill)7.38 miles
123 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9SS
Angel Pharmacy (Crescent)7.61 miles
24 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BX
Lloydspharmacy7.79 miles
22 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AW
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.88 miles
16 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
Boots7.95 miles
26 Abbotsbury Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0AE
Boots8.03 miles
81-82 St Mary Street, And 24 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PJ
Leisure
Park
KINGSTON MAURWARD (Grade II* Listed)0.18 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD0.96 miles
DORCHESTER RIVERSIDE1.21 miles
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)1.59 miles
BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)1.61 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER2.32 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)2.72 miles
DORSET3.23 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)3.90 miles
LODMOOR6.42 miles
RADIPOLE SCHOOL6.70 miles
RADIPOLE COMMUNITY WOODLAND6.72 miles
HOG CLIFF7.14 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)7.48 miles
VALLEY OF STONES7.58 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)7.59 miles
Shop
Groceries
Waitrose Dorchester1.37 miles
Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN
Londis, Dorchester1.40 miles
65 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1AX
M&S Dorchester1.42 miles
48 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DQ
Iceland Dorchester1.48 miles
Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Co-op Dorchester1.50 miles
Dorchester, DT1 1TT
SPAR Dorchester1.52 miles
Spar, The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU
Lidl Dorchester1.55 miles
1 The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XU
Londis R & O Ball & Son1.66 miles
High Street, Nr Dorchester, DT2 8RT
Sainsbury's Dorchester Local1.88 miles
Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 2FB
SPAR Maud Road1.89 miles
8, Maud Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Tesco Dorchester (Superstore)2.12 miles
Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Nisa J & J Wilson3.80 miles
Warmwell Holiday Park, Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8JE
Crossways Post Office & Stores3.86 miles
21 Mount Skippet Way, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8TP
Co-op Dorchester4.04 miles
Warmwell Road, Crossways, DT2 8BS
Co-op Weymouth5.23 miles
Preston Road, DT3 6BJ
SPAR Haven Seaview5.32 miles
Haven Seaview, Preston, Dorset, DT3 6DZ
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport25.38 miles
Bristol International Airport47.80 miles
Bus Stop
Stinsford Cross (SW)0.18 miles
Stinsford Cross (NE)0.19 miles
Stinsford Cottages (SW)0.22 miles
Stinsford Cottages (NE)0.22 miles
Dorset College of Agriculture (W)0.25 miles
Kingston Pond (SW)0.84 miles
Kingston Pond (NE)0.85 miles
Showground (E)0.86 miles
St George's Road (E)0.92 miles
St George's Road (W)0.93 miles
London Close (W)0.96 miles
London Close (E)0.96 miles
Syward Close (S)0.97 miles
Syward Close (W)0.97 miles
Lubbecke Way (S)1.01 miles
Ackerman Road (E)1.03 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal8.04 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal18.13 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing18.46 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing19.85 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal20.21 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal20.23 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing26.98 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing27.39 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing27.40 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing29.05 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing29.09 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal38.47 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal39.68 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing50.86 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing50.88 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing50.91 miles
Railway Station
Dorchester South Rail Station1.57 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station1.72 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station4.34 miles
Upwey Rail Station5.69 miles
Weymouth Rail Station7.63 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station8.16 miles
Wool Rail Station8.58 miles
Chetnole Rail Station12.34 miles
Wareham Rail Station12.92 miles
Yetminster Rail Station14.06 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station14.42 miles
Thornford Rail Station15.05 miles
Sherborne Rail Station16.04 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station16.65 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station16.96 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station17.84 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 8P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment462
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
FLINTCOMBE
HIGHER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8QH		£560,000
2024-02-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-16   £390,000
Sold 2006-01-13   £348,000
Sold 2004-06-16   £350,000
MELBURY
HIGHER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8QH		£540,000
2023-12-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-03-05   £387,500
Sold 2004-06-11   £385,000
SUNNY HOLME
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£480,000
2022-09-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-07-29   £500,000
Sold 1998-04-09   £108,000
4, MAURWARD CLOSE
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PU		£705,000
2022-02-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-10-28   £385,000
GARDENERS COTTAGE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£803,000
2021-10-15
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-08-20   £362,500
Sold 2008-09-26   £284,670
MARTINS
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£709,075
2021-01-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-27   £560,000
KEEPERS COTTAGE
WEST STAFFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8AA		£900,000
2020-10-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-03-18   £715,000
SPRING GLEN
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£64,000
2019-11-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2019-11-27   £461,000
3, MAURWARD CLOSE
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PU		£381,250
2019-11-06
detached
freehold
RIMSTEAD
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£360,000
2019-03-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
PUMP COTTAGE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£250,000
2018-10-25
detached
freehold
BOCKTON
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£390,000
2018-02-19
detached
freehold
FROME HILL COTTAGE
WEST STAFFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8AA		£600,000
2017-07-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
HILLCREST
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£458,000
2016-11-30
terraced
freehold
2, MAURWARD CLOSE
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PU		£355,000
2016-07-29
detached
freehold
GREENWOOD COTTAGE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£375,000
2015-10-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-03-05   £385,000
Sold 2010-05-07   £300,000
Sold 2008-08-15   £330,000
Sold 1998-10-30   £125,000
MOLEHILL COTTAGE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£345,000
2014-09-18
terraced
freehold
THE OLD MANOR
KINGSTON MAURWARD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PX		£1,225,000
2014-05-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-01-16   £330,000
BIRKIN HOUSE
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8QD		£1,375,000
2014-04-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-15   £1,100,000
BOCKHAMPTON HOUSE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£755,000
2012-06-06
detached
freehold
2, BIRKIN GARDEN COTTAGES
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8QB		£325,000
2011-11-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-29   £239,500
COPPLESTONES
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£308,000
2011-03-04
detached
freehold
1, MAURWARD CLOSE
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PU		£379,000
2006-08-25
detached
freehold
STAFFORD COURT (WOODMANS COTTAGE)
WEST STAFFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8AA		£1,450,000
2002-10-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-08-16   £935,000
MORELLO
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£249,500
2002-02-25
semidetached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£245,000
2001-12-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-03-12   £175,000
1, BIRKIN GARDEN COTTAGES
STINSFORD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8QB		£141,000
1999-12-16
semidetached
freehold
ROLLER COTTAGE
LOWER BOCKHAMPTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PZ		£129,500
1999-08-16
terraced
freehold
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