Area Info for Thorncombe (Dorset)

Thorncombe, Dorset, UK

Thorncombe is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque rural landscapes and a tranquil environment. The village is known for its historic charm, with traditional Dorset architecture and a close-knit community. Historically, Thorncombe has been a rural settlement with an economy traditionally based on agriculture. The area features several notable historic buildings, including old farmhouses and cottages that reflect the architectural style of the region. The village is also close to natural features such as rolling hills, woodlands, and farmland, making it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. Thorncombe is located near other notable Dorset locations, providing access to the wider region's attractions, including the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its geological significance and fossil finds. The village itself offers a peaceful retreat with a few local amenities, and it is often appreciated for its scenic beauty and historical significance within Dorset. The community in Thorncombe is active, with local events and initiatives that help preserve its rural character and heritage. It remains a desirable location for those seeking a quiet countryside lifestyle or a base from which to explore the natural and cultural attractions of Dorset.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.29 miles
Chard Street, Thorncombe, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4NE
Hawkchurch Church of England School1.48 miles
Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5XD
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy1.83 miles
Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
Winsham Primary School2.92 miles
Church Street, Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU
Tatworth Primary School3.06 miles
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy3.45 miles
Chardstock, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ
All Saints Church of England Primary School3.57 miles
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX
Axminster Community Primary Academy4.31 miles
Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster4.33 miles
Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE
The Axe Valley Community College4.34 miles
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.65 miles
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL
Manor Court Community Primary School4.76 miles
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES
Chard School4.84 miles
Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Avishayes Community Primary School4.86 miles
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Holyrood Academy5.10 miles
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
Charmouth Primary School5.32 miles
Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LR
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster4.62 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)4.74 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Chard Dental Access Centre5.51 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare5.51 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Lyme NHS Clinical Services5.96 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Seaton Hospital10.01 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Honiton12.40 miles
121 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS
Community Services (Charter House)13.58 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)13.58 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service13.78 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
South Somerset Camhs14.61 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan14.61 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Magnolia14.65 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court14.65 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Fiveways Resource Centre14.91 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre15.07 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
GP
Axminster Medical Practice4.59 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Tawstock Medical Centre4.62 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Springmead Surgery4.79 miles
Summerfields Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EW
Essex House Medical Centre4.84 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
The Charmouth Medical Practice5.08 miles
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6PE
LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE5.96 miles
Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
The Lyme Bay Practice6.05 miles
Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HT
Crewkerne Health Centre6.68 miles
Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
West One Surgery6.81 miles
West Street, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster7.09 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Barton House Practice7.38 miles
Barton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EQ
Summervale Medical Centre7.81 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
The Meadows Surgery7.81 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Bridport Medical Centre8.10 miles
West Allington, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 5BN
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice8.74 miles
Grove Hill, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6ET
Church View Medical Centre8.84 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
Hospital
Axminster Community Hospital4.38 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Chard Community Hospital4.78 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Crewkerne Community Hospital6.67 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Bridport Community Hospital7.71 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital7.71 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Seaton Hospital10.01 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
South Petherton Community Hospital10.74 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Honiton Hospital12.29 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Yeovil District Hospital15.02 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Musgrove Park Hospital16.64 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Sidmouth Hospital17.11 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Ottery St Mary Hospital17.36 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital17.85 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Wellington Community Hospital18.03 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Yeatman Hospital19.35 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Dene Barton Community Hospital 19.67 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Pharmacy
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy4.21 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
Morton's Pharmacy4.52 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots4.54 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Lloydspharmacy4.81 miles
Unit 1 Stringfellows Gall, Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lloydspharmacy4.84 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Boots4.92 miles
5 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
The Pharmacy5.08 miles
Charmouth Pharmacy, The Street, Charmouth, Nr. Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PX
Lloydspharmacy5.96 miles
The Pharmacy, Lyme Regis Comm Care Ctr, Uplyme Road, DT7 3LS
Boots6.15 miles
45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.67 miles
The Pharmacy, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG
Crewkerne Pharmacy6.68 miles
Crewkerne Health Centre, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
Boots6.90 miles
8 - 10 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
Beaminster Pharmacy7.23 miles
20 Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AA
Minster Pharmacy7.90 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Boots7.91 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Lloydspharmacy8.10 miles
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
Leisure
Park
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)2.07 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)3.98 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)4.15 miles
TRINITY HILL4.96 miles
CHARD RESERVOIR5.27 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY5.88 miles
WEST DORSET6.50 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.80 miles
PARNHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.15 miles
BINCOMBE BEECHES7.16 miles
BEAMINSTER MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.63 miles
DORSET AND EAST DEVON COAST7.88 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA7.98 miles
ROUSDON (Grade II Listed)8.17 miles
AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS8.29 miles
DOWNE HALL (Grade II Listed)8.43 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Axminster4.53 miles
South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD
Co-op Axminster4.62 miles
Axminster, EX13 5PA
Tesco Axminster (Superstore)4.62 miles
Shand Park, West St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NG
Tesco Chard (Superstore)4.76 miles
Tapstone Rd, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2LW
Lidl Chard4.85 miles
Boden Street, Chard, TA20 2AX
Sainsbury's Chard4.85 miles
Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Co-op Chard4.90 miles
Chard, TA20 1PT
Nisa Local5.07 miles
The Street, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PP
Londis Kilmington Cross Services Ltd5.95 miles
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
Tesco Lyme Regis (Express)6.15 miles
40-41 Broad St, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QF
Co-op Lyme Regis6.15 miles
Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
Mosterton Village Shop6.28 miles
1A Orchard Way, Mosterton Dorset DT8 3LT
Nisa Local6.66 miles
Park View, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8JN
Waitrose Crewkerne6.89 miles
South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
Budgens Crewkerne6.93 miles
16 Falkland Square, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
Londis Hogshill Stores Ltd6.98 miles
39-41 Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BX
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport22.83 miles
Bristol International Airport40.59 miles
Bus Stop
Thorncombe Crossroads (N)0.92 miles
Thorncombe Crossroads (SW)0.94 miles
Thorncombe Crossroads (NE)0.94 miles
Bus Shelter (NW)1.21 miles
Bus Shelter (SE)1.21 miles
Bus Shelter (SW)1.21 miles
Gribb View (NW)1.34 miles
Gribb View (SE)1.34 miles
Shelter (SE)1.48 miles
Shelter (NW)1.48 miles
Hawkchurch Cross (SE)1.50 miles
Hawkchurch Cross (NW)1.50 miles
Lamberts Castle (SE)1.66 miles
Lamberts Castle (NW)1.66 miles
Wingfield Cottages (NW)1.73 miles
Wingfield Cottages (SE)1.74 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal23.16 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal24.50 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing26.06 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing26.11 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing26.22 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing26.35 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing26.55 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing26.83 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing31.96 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing32.19 miles
Torquay - North Quay36.47 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon36.49 miles
Minehead Harbour37.09 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour37.39 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal43.60 miles
Clevedon Pier43.67 miles
Railway Station
Axminster Rail Station4.86 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station7.01 miles
Honiton Rail Station12.29 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station14.89 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station14.99 miles
Chetnole Rail Station15.03 miles
Yetminster Rail Station15.62 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station15.71 miles
Thornford Rail Station15.82 miles
Feniton Rail Station16.64 miles
Taunton Rail Station16.90 miles
Sherborne Rail Station19.42 miles
Whimple Rail Station19.80 miles
Bishop's Lydeard20.92 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station21.05 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station21.45 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA20 4P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment280
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
THE GRANARY, EASTHAY LANE
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PN		£770,000
2020-09-25
detached
freehold
THE BRACKENS
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PL		£640,000
2019-08-14
detached
freehold
SCHOOL HOUSE COTTAGE
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PL		£530,000
2019-05-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-09-28   £385,000
Sold 1997-03-20   £116,000
VALLEY VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PN		£426,800
2019-04-18
detached
freehold
28, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£96,000
2019-01-22
flatmaisonette
leasehold
31, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£234,000
2018-03-23
semidetached
freehold
5, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£139,950
2017-05-08
semidetached
freehold
27, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£197,500
2016-01-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-03-12   £161,000
Sold 2000-06-13   £63,250
Sold 1999-12-09   £52,000
2, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£318,000
2015-08-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-02-10   £330,000
Sold 2002-07-22   £139,500
GREENHILL, HIGH STREET
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PH		£1,200,000
2015-03-27
detached
freehold
TURNPIKE COTTAGE, HIGH STREET
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PH		£335,000
2013-08-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-20   £307,500
Sold 2002-07-12   £207,500
SHEARINGS CROSS COTTAGE
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4PL		£272,000
2011-07-28
detached
freehold
HOLMBUSH
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PL		£362,000
2007-10-18
detached
freehold
OLD OWLS
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PJ		£585,000
2006-07-24
detached
freehold
LILAC COTTAGE
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PJ		£336,000
2006-05-31
detached
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PL		£430,000
2004-10-18
detached
freehold
2, WAKENSLADE COTTAGES
SCHOOL HOUSE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4PJ		£115,000
2002-04-30
semidetached
freehold
30, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£40,000
2001-06-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
25, GRIBB VIEW
THORNCOMBE
CHARD
DORSET
TA20 4ND		£55,950
1997-05-09
semidetached
freehold
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