Area Info for Stour Provost (Dorset)

Stour Provost (Dorset, UK)

Stour Provost is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated near the River Stour, which is a prominent feature of the area. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside scenery.

The village has a rich history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence since at least the medieval period. It has historically been a farming community, with agriculture playing a significant role in its development and local economy.

Stour Provost is characterised by its peaceful environment, with a small population and a close-knit community. The village features typical rural architecture, including traditional cottages and farm buildings. It is also close to natural attractions and walking routes, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities and nature enthusiasts.

While it is a small settlement, Stour Provost benefits from its proximity to larger towns and transport links in Dorset, providing residents and visitors with access to broader amenities and services.

There are no major commercial or industrial facilities within the village, maintaining its tranquil and rural character. The local landscape is dominated by fields, woodlands, and the river, contributing to its scenic beauty.

Education
School
Stower Provost Community School0.56 miles
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School2.14 miles
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull2.26 miles
Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX
Gillingham Primary School2.66 miles
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Port Regis Preparatory School2.69 miles
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA
Gillingham School2.70 miles
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Wyke Primary School2.73 miles
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury2.90 miles
St James`s Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School2.94 miles
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull3.03 miles
New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
Shaftesbury School3.42 miles
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School3.72 miles
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School4.09 miles
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
St Mary's School4.53 miles
Donhead St Mary`s, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9LP
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna4.62 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Sturminster Newton High School4.74 miles
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
Health
Clinic
Mere Surgery6.27 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Temple Clinic14.78 miles
28 Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
The Avenue Surgery14.84 miles
14 The Avenue,, Warminster, BA12 9AA
Shearwater Lodge14.84 miles
1 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
The Frome Enterprise Resource Centre15.66 miles
Manor Road,, Frome, BA11 4BS
Glastonbury Festival16.03 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Chantry House Community Mental Health Team16.06 miles
Park Road,, Frome, BA11 1EY
Frome Community Hospital16.06 miles
Park Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EY
Fiveways Resource Centre16.51 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre16.51 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Frome Renal Outpost16.55 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Renal Dialysis Unit16.55 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Practice16.55 miles
Frome Medical Centre, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Magnolia16.81 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court16.81 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs16.89 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
GP
The Barn Surgery2.54 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice2.80 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
The Shaftesbury Practice3.38 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DH
Peacemarsh Surgery3.41 miles
Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Fontmell Magna Surgery4.62 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Sturminster Newton Practice5.14 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
Stalbridge Practice5.45 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
The Surgery5.60 miles
The Surgery, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice6.00 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
Mere Surgery6.27 miles
Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
The Health Centre7.52 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Hindon Surgery8.97 miles
Hindon Surgery, High Street, Hindon, Salisbury, SP3 6DJ
Milborne Port Surgery9.10 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
Tisbury Surgery9.44 miles
Tisbury Surgery, Park Road, Tisbury, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP3 6LF
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice10.68 miles
White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BH
Eagle House Practice10.77 miles
Eagle House, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DQ
Hospital
Westminster Memorial Hospital3.01 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Wincanton Community Hospital7.69 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Blandford Community Hospital10.36 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Yeatman Hospital11.44 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Warminster Community Hospital14.84 miles
The Avenue,, BA12 8QS
Chantry House Day Hospital15.66 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Yeovil District Hospital16.31 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Frome Community Hospital 16.55 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Victoria Hospital18.07 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre18.33 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital18.36 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Forston Clinic18.74 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Oakcroft19.73 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Salisbury District Hospital21.05 miles
Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ
Dorset County Hospital21.22 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Fordingbridge Hospital21.27 miles
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JD
Pharmacy
The Barn Surgery Pharmacy2.54 miles
Barn Surgery, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd2.65 miles
The High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG
Marnhull Pharmacy2.80 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Boots3.21 miles
33 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE
Lloydspharmacy3.38 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Peacemarsh Pharmacy3.41 miles
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Boots5.28 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Stalbridge Pharmacy5.48 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Mere Pharmacy6.30 miles
The Square, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL
Boots7.26 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Boots7.56 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited8.70 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
Boots9.29 miles
High Street, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LD
Boots10.83 miles
3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Boots10.84 miles
10-14 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
Boots10.92 miles
45 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DX
Leisure
Park
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON4.84 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL6.33 miles
HATCH HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.90 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND6.98 miles
RANSTON (Grade II Listed)7.01 miles
STEPLETON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.59 miles
CRANBORNE CHASE & WEST WILTSHIRE DOWNS7.75 miles
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)7.76 miles
STOURHEAD (Grade I Listed)8.27 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.28 miles
LARMER TREE GROUNDS (Grade II* Listed)8.73 miles
RUSHMORE PARK (Grade II Listed)9.04 miles
FONTHILL (Grade II* Listed)9.07 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)9.42 miles
EASTBURY (Grade II* Listed)9.63 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)9.92 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Riverside Garage1.50 miles
Spar Riverside Garage, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RJ
ASDA Gillingham2.53 miles
Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA
Waitrose Gillingham2.55 miles
Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
Iceland Gillingham Dorset2.57 miles
Unit 1 Harwood Retail Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PY
Lidl Gillingham2.61 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP84QJ
Co-op Gillingham3.01 miles
Gillingham, SP8 4EH
Budgens Shaftesbury3.16 miles
Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
SPAR Marnhull3.27 miles
New Street, Dorset, DT10 1PX
Tesco Shaftesbury (Superstore)3.34 miles
Christy`s Ln, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PF
SPAR Euro Garage Ivy Cross3.43 miles
Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS
Co-op Shaftesbury3.67 miles
Beaufoy Close, SP7 8PT
Co-op Sturminster Newton5.18 miles
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB
Nisa Extra5.54 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Co-op Warminster6.28 miles
Mere, BA12 6DJ
Londis Redpost Service Station6.68 miles
Main Road, Blandford, DT11 9EX
SPAR The Cross7.04 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport24.40 miles
Bristol International Airport32.91 miles
Southampton Airport39.68 miles
Gloucestershire Airport62.10 miles
Bus Stop
Stour Provost Community School (E)0.47 miles
Stour Provost Community School (W)0.48 miles
Front Streeet (SW)0.90 miles
Telephone Kiosk (E)0.90 miles
Telephone Kiosk (W)0.90 miles
East Stour Crossroads (NE)0.90 miles
East Stour Crossroads (S)0.93 miles
East Stour Cross Roads (N)0.93 miles
Village Hall (SW)0.93 miles
The Crown Inn (SW)0.94 miles
The Crown Inn (NE)0.95 miles
Village Hall (NE)0.95 miles
Witchfields (SW)0.97 miles
Witchfields (NE)0.97 miles
Stour Provost Crossroads (E)1.13 miles
Stour Provost Cross Roads (W)1.13 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Quay Ferry Landing23.38 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal23.40 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing25.42 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal25.91 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal26.08 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing27.97 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal28.12 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing28.25 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing28.31 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing29.83 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing29.93 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal32.94 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing34.05 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing34.06 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing34.13 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing34.16 miles
Railway Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station2.41 miles
Templecombe Rail Station6.48 miles
Tisbury Rail Station9.28 miles
Bruton Rail Station10.97 miles
Sherborne Rail Station11.29 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station13.04 miles
Thornford Rail Station14.82 miles
Warminster Rail Station14.89 miles
Yetminster Rail Station15.08 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station15.46 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station15.81 miles
Frome Rail Station15.86 miles
Chetnole Rail Station16.11 miles
Dilton Marsh Rail Station17.46 miles
Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station18.75 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station20.03 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SP8 5L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment346
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
MEADOWSIDE, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£2,400,000
2025-03-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2020-11-30   £1,800,000
THE SPINNEY, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£1,075,000
2024-07-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-20   £273,000
OLD ACRES FARM, SCOTCHEY LANE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LT		£985,000
2024-04-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-04-28   £825,000
LAUREL COTTAGE, STOUR LANE
STOUR ROW
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0QJ		£420,000
2023-04-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-27   £340,000
NEWGATE FARM, SCOTCHEY LANE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LT		£988,372
2022-04-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
SPINDLEBERRY, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£767,500
2021-02-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-05-11   £350,000
SCOTCHEY LANE BARN (2), SCOTCHEY LANE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LT		£532,500
2021-02-05
semidetached
freehold
WINDYLEA, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£505,000
2020-12-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-07-29   £317,500
HEDGEROW, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£550,000
2020-03-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-07-28   £445,000
Sold 2000-11-09   £261,000
EAST VIEW, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£260,000
2020-03-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-01-08   £214,000
KINGS ARMS, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£660,000
2019-09-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
BRIDEWELL HOUSE, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£680,000
2018-03-28
detached
freehold
TOAD COTTAGE, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£385,000
2018-03-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-04-17   £337,500
Sold 2004-05-21   £285,000
WALNUT COTTAGE, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£560,000
2017-11-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-04-02   £460,000
THE MEADOWS, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£1,050,000
2017-09-28
detached
freehold
CHEQUERS FARM, SCOTCHEY LANE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LT		£600,000
2017-07-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
BYWAY, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£482,150
2017-07-21
detached
freehold
OLD ORCHARD, NEW LANE
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NA		£635,000
2017-02-02
detached
freehold
SLATE HOUSE, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£310,000
2016-11-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-04-25   £360,000
HILGAY, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£277,500
2015-10-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-10-01   £285,000
HILL CLOSE, STOUR LANE
STOUR ROW
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0QJ		£550,000
2014-12-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-08-01   £385,700
TREETOPS, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£310,000
2013-08-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-07-21   £290,000
ERSANMINE, STOUR LANE
STOUR ROW
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0QJ		£485,000
2013-05-13
detached
freehold
TISSANA COTTAGE, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£238,500
2011-12-12
detached
freehold
WINKFIELD, STOUR LANE
STOUR ROW
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 0QJ		£625,000
2010-08-10
detached
freehold
PEAR TREE COTTAGE, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£310,000
2007-09-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-08   £185,000
LINNETS, NEW LANE
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NA		£375,000
2007-08-06
detached
freehold
WYNDHAM, WOODVILLE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LY		£290,000
2002-11-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-02-13   £250,000
STOUR VIEW BUNGALOW, NEW LANE
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NA		£245,000
2002-11-21
detached
freehold
HAZELWOOD, SCOTCHEY LANE
STOUR PROVOST
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5LT		£225,000
2002-07-05
detached
freehold
FERNHILL HOUSE, NEW LANE
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NA		£400,000
2001-08-14
detached
freehold
GABLE COTTAGE, THE COMMON
EAST STOUR
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 5NB		£155,000
2000-09-15
detached
freehold
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