Area Info for Whitcombe (Dorset)

Whitcombe, Dorset, UK

Whitcombe is a small rural hamlet located within the county of Dorset in South West England. It is part of the civil parish of Cerne Abbas, which is known for its picturesque countryside and historic significance.

Geography and Location

The hamlet is situated in a scenic area characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland. It is approximately a few miles from the town of Dorchester, providing access to local amenities and transportation links. The surrounding landscape offers a tranquil environment typical of the Dorset countryside.

History and Heritage

While specific historical records about Whitcombe are limited due to its small size, the broader region of Dorset is rich in history, with many ancient sites, historic buildings, and traditional rural communities. The nearby parish of Cerne Abbas is famous for the Cerne Abbas Giant, a large hill figure that dates back to the 16th century or earlier.

Local Features and Points of Interest

Whitcombe itself is primarily residential and agricultural, with farms and country houses. The area is ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of Dorset. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Dorchester, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and various country pubs and local shops.

Community and Amenities

As a small hamlet, Whitcombe does not have its own extensive amenities but benefits from proximity to larger villages and towns. Residents and visitors often utilise local services in Cerne Abbas and Dorchester for shopping, dining, and community events.
Education
School
Broadmayne First School1.24 miles
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH
Manor Park Church of England First School1.41 miles
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester1.54 miles
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester1.55 miles
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Dorset Studio School1.79 miles
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Sunninghill Preparatory School1.84 miles
South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB
Dorchester Learning Centre2.20 miles
The Old Rectory, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PS
Dorchester Middle School2.24 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Damers First School2.38 miles
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
The Prince of Wales School2.38 miles
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
The Thomas Hardye School2.46 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Frome Valley CofE VA First School3.20 miles
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Preston, Weymouth3.62 miles
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA
Westfield Arts College3.62 miles
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster3.62 miles
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Bincombe Valley Primary School3.85 miles
Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AW
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester2.02 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester2.03 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester2.03 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Puddletown Surgery4.55 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Dorchester Road Surgery5.26 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre5.40 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre5.93 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)18.39 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
The Harvey Practice18.53 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre18.58 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Poole Community Health Clinic18.79 miles
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NT
Poole Child Development Centre18.93 miles
Longfleet Road,, BH15 2JB
Canford Heath Clinic19.52 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
Jessopp House19.65 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
Oakley House19.94 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
Community Services (Charter House)20.23 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
GP
Broadmayne Surgery1.50 miles
Osmington Drove, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ER
Fordington Practice1.73 miles
91-93 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LD
Atrium Health Centre1.96 miles
Atrium Health Centre, 7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
Queens Avenue Surgery2.06 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
Cornwall Road Medical Practice2.75 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery2.75 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
Crossways Health Centre3.33 miles
Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TU
Preston Road Surgery3.66 miles
102 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BB
Littlemoor Health Centre & Surgery3.88 miles
Louviers Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6SA
Puddletown Surgery4.55 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Dorchester Road Surgery5.26 miles
179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Weymouth Walk-In Centre and The Practice Surgery 5.40 miles
WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CNTR "Walk-In Centre", WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MELCOME AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7TB
Royal Crescent Surgery5.71 miles
25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BY
The Bridges Medical Centre5.93 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Abbotsbury Road Practice6.16 miles
24 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth, DT4 0AE
Abbotsbury Road Surgery - Chickerell Branch6.46 miles
36 Lower Way, Chickerell, Weymouth, Chickerell, DT3 4AR
Hospital
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital1.77 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Maiden Castle House2.01 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Dorset County Hospital2.38 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Forston Clinic4.76 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Weymouth Community Hospital5.40 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Westhaven Hospital6.36 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Portland Hospital8.98 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Wareham Community Hospital12.55 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Blandford Community Hospital15.62 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Bridport Community Hospital16.38 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital16.38 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Yeatman Hospital18.44 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
BMI The Harbour Hospital18.82 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital18.93 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Victoria Hospital19.34 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Oakcroft19.54 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Pharmacy
Tesco Superstore1.91 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Market Pharmacy1.99 miles
Unit 1 Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QS
Superdrug Stores Plc2.02 miles
17 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Boots2.10 miles
12 - 13 Cornhill, Dorchester, DT1 1BQ
Victoria Park Pharmacy2.23 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Rowlands Pharmacy2.75 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Rowlands Pharmacy3.61 miles
7 Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6LD
Rowlands Pharmacy3.81 miles
Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6NQ
Morrisons Pharmacy4.87 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AX
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd5.55 miles
14 Avenue Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JJ
Angel Pharmacy (Southill)5.73 miles
123 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9SS
Angel Pharmacy (Crescent)5.79 miles
24 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BX
Lloydspharmacy5.98 miles
22 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AW
Boots6.16 miles
26 Abbotsbury Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0AE
Boots6.20 miles
81-82 St Mary Street, And 24 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PJ
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.39 miles
16 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
Leisure
Park
KINGSTON MAURWARD (Grade II* Listed)2.04 miles
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)2.10 miles
DORCHESTER RIVERSIDE2.14 miles
BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)2.14 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD2.53 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER3.76 miles
DORSET4.43 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.48 miles
LODMOOR4.60 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)5.01 miles
RADIPOLE COMMUNITY WOODLAND5.07 miles
RADIPOLE SCHOOL5.08 miles
CROOKHILL BRICKPITS, CHICKERELL6.84 miles
VALLEY OF STONES7.39 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)7.52 miles
EIGHT ACRE WOOD7.81 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Dorchester (Superstore)1.88 miles
Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Iceland Dorchester2.02 miles
Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Waitrose Dorchester2.05 miles
Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN
Londis R & O Ball & Son2.07 miles
High Street, Nr Dorchester, DT2 8RT
Co-op Dorchester2.08 miles
Dorchester, DT1 1TT
M&S Dorchester2.08 miles
48 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DQ
Londis, Dorchester2.15 miles
65 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1AX
SPAR Maud Road2.23 miles
8, Maud Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Sainsbury's Dorchester Local2.43 miles
Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 2FB
SPAR Dorchester2.44 miles
Spar, The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU
Lidl Dorchester2.46 miles
1 The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XU
Nisa J & J Wilson3.00 miles
Warmwell Holiday Park, Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8JE
Crossways Post Office & Stores3.20 miles
21 Mount Skippet Way, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8TP
Co-op Weymouth3.30 miles
Preston Road, DT3 6BJ
SPAR Haven Seaview3.37 miles
Haven Seaview, Preston, Dorset, DT3 6DZ
SPAR Preston Road3.43 miles
Spar, 201 Preston Road, Dorset, DT3 6BG
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport25.60 miles
Bus Stop
Whitcombe Church (NW)0.00 miles
Whitcombe Church (SE)0.01 miles
The Wise Man (W)1.04 miles
The Wise Man (E)1.06 miles
Smithy Cottage (N)1.12 miles
Smithy Cottage (S)1.12 miles
Lewell Way (N)1.16 miles
Lewell Way (SE)1.17 miles
Broadmayne First School (N)1.20 miles
Max Gate (SW)1.22 miles
Max Gate (N)1.22 miles
Max Gate Roundabout (SE)1.23 miles
Max Gate Roundabout (NW)1.24 miles
Buckingham Way (SW)1.29 miles
Syward Close (W)1.31 miles
Fordington Fields (SE)1.33 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal6.19 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal17.98 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing18.33 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing19.57 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal19.86 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal19.91 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing26.94 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing27.34 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing27.35 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing28.96 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing29.01 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal38.50 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal39.52 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing52.83 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing52.85 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing52.89 miles
Railway Station
Dorchester South Rail Station1.86 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station2.11 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station3.97 miles
Upwey Rail Station4.14 miles
Weymouth Rail Station5.82 miles
Wool Rail Station8.00 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station9.42 miles
Wareham Rail Station12.61 miles
Chetnole Rail Station14.08 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station14.30 miles
Yetminster Rail Station15.86 miles
Thornford Rail Station16.87 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station16.95 miles
Sherborne Rail Station17.99 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station18.43 miles
Poole Rail Station18.47 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 8N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment432
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
BEECH HOUSE, 4A, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£570,000
2024-10-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-05-25   £472,500
4, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£496,000
2024-07-05
detached
freehold
2, HOLCOMBE VALLEY COTTAGES
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PW		£208,000
2023-09-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2019-07-12   £175,000
20, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£875,000
2023-09-20
detached
freehold
2, BRAMBLE EDGE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8HE		£650,000
2023-07-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-03-18   £420,000
MAYNE HOUSE, 1A, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£810,000
2023-04-27
detached
freehold
29, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£795,000
2022-11-01
detached
freehold
KNIGHTS MAYNE, 6 (4), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£590,000
2022-10-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-23   £495,000
5, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£400,000
2022-05-20
detached
freehold
LITTLEMAYNE FARM COTTAGE (1)
LITTLEMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8LT		£505,000
2022-03-28
semidetached
freehold
12, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£395,000
2021-12-17
detached
freehold
LOSCOMBE BARN FARMHOUSE
WEST KNIGHTON
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8LS		£860,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
1, BRAMBLE EDGE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8HE		£420,000
2021-03-15
detached
freehold
KNIGHTS MAYNE, 6 (1), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£465,000
2021-02-22
detached (New)
freehold
KNIGHTS MAYNE, 6 (3), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£475,000
2021-01-27
detached (New)
freehold
KNIGHTS MAYNE, 6 (2), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£435,000
2021-01-20
detached (New)
freehold
19, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£612,000
2020-12-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-09-29   £448,000
LITTLEMAYNE LODGE
LITTLEMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8LT		£525,000
2020-12-11
detached
freehold
KNIGHTS MAYNE, 6 (5), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£490,000
2020-10-29
detached (New)
freehold
KNIGHTS MAYNE, 6 (6), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£495,000
2020-10-29
detached (New)
freehold
25, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£384,000
2020-02-14
detached
freehold
6, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£775,000
2019-10-10
detached
freehold
MAYFIELD, 47, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£600,000
2019-06-28
detached
freehold
3, HOLCOMBE VALLEY COTTAGES
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PW		£307,500
2019-06-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
28A, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£620,000
2019-03-27
detached
freehold
4, HOLCOMBE VALLEY COTTAGES
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PW		£260,000
2019-01-11
terraced
freehold
1, HOLCOMBE VALLEY COTTAGES
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PW		£190,000
2018-12-17
semidetached
freehold
LYTCHETTS HOUSE, 4, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£495,000
2018-06-29
detached
freehold
GREENACRES, 28, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£650,000
2018-03-23
detached
freehold
10, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£364,500
2017-12-19
detached
freehold
MAPLE HOUSE, 4C, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£413,000
2017-08-25
detached
freehold
WOODACRE (THE POND HOUSE 2), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8GJ		£650,000
2017-05-25
detached
freehold
CROFT HOUSE, 22A, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£565,000
2016-08-12
detached
freehold
SYCAMORE HOUSE, 4B, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£485,000
2016-05-27
detached
freehold
ASH HOUSE, 4D, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£550,000
2016-03-31
detached (New)
freehold
21, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£625,000
2016-02-17
detached
freehold
20, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£620,000
2015-09-16
detached
freehold
4, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£700,000
2015-05-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
SPRINGFIELDS, BRAMBLE DROVE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8ED		£570,000
2015-01-16
detached
freehold
WOODACRE (1), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8GJ		£640,000
2014-12-15
detached
freehold
WESTMAYNE MEWS, 17, MARTEL CLOSE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PL		£296,000
2014-04-22
detached
freehold
3, SOUTH DROVE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PN		£474,500
2013-10-09
detached
freehold
10, CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8PJ		£500,000
2013-08-16
detached
freehold
LAUREL RISE, BRAMBLE DROVE
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8ED		£300,000
2013-07-23
detached
freehold
WOODACRE (4), CHALKY ROAD
BROADMAYNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 8GJ		£625,000
2013-07-11
detached
freehold
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