Area Info for Winterborne Whitechurch (Dorset)

Winterborne Whitechurch (Dorset, UK)

Winterborne Whitechurch is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is part of the civil parish of Winterborne Whitechurch, which is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The village is known for its picturesque rural setting and traditional English countryside charm.

Geography and Location

The village lies near the River Winterborne, which is a seasonal stream that flows through the area, contributing to the village's name. It is approximately 8 miles south of the town of Blandford Forum and is surrounded by rolling farmland and woodland, typical of the Dorset landscape.

History and Heritage

Winterborne Whitechurch has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village features traditional architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The local church, St. Mary the Virgin, is a notable historic structure that serves as a focal point for the community.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a close-knit community with local events and activities. While it is primarily residential and rural, residents have access to basic amenities, and the nearby towns provide additional services and shopping options. The area is popular among those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

Transport and Accessibility

Winterborne Whitechurch is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Dorset. Public transport options are limited, so most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting and travel.

Natural Environment

The surrounding natural environment offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the Dorset countryside. The seasonal streams and nearby woodlands contribute to the area's scenic beauty and ecological diversity.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Dunbury Church of England Academy0.37 miles
Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11 0AW
Milborne St Andrew First School2.81 miles
Hopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JE
Milton Abbey School2.83 miles
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ
Bere Regis School3.93 miles
Rye Hill, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7LP
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School4.29 miles
Birch Avenue, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9QD
Spetisbury CofE VA Primary School4.70 miles
High Street, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9DF
Bryanston School4.85 miles
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX
Cheselbourne Village School4.90 miles
Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NT
The Blandford School4.92 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
The Forum Centre4.96 miles
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BX
Milldown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.01 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN
Knighton House School5.07 miles
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PY
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School5.10 miles
Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW
Durweston CofE VA Primary School5.35 miles
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA
Puddletown Church of England First School6.40 miles
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown6.48 miles
Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Health
Clinic
Puddletown Surgery6.21 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Jessopp House10.61 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
The Harvey Practice10.68 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester10.91 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester10.97 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester10.97 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)11.17 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
Oakley House11.28 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
Canford Heath Clinic11.99 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre12.27 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Poole Community Health Clinic12.35 miles
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NT
Poole Child Development Centre12.48 miles
Longfleet Road,, BH15 2JB
Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre13.19 miles
325 King John Avenue, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Community Dental Service13.52 miles
Parkstone Health Centre, Mansfield Road, Poole, BH14 0DJ
Branksome Clinic13.97 miles
51a Layton Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BJ
Turbary Park Centre14.48 miles
Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 8SR
GP
Milton Abbas Practice2.24 miles
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT
Milton Abbas Practice2.81 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Bere Regis Practice3.40 miles
Manor Farm Road, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7HB
Eagle House Practice4.78 miles
Eagle House, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DQ
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice4.88 miles
White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BH
Puddletown Surgery6.21 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Eagle House Practice6.30 miles
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BP
The Adam Practice - Lytchett Surgery7.26 miles
40 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BG
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice7.86 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
The Wellbridge Practice, Wool Surgery8.45 miles
The Wellbridge Practice, Meadow Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DR
Crossways Health Centre8.52 miles
Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TU
Sandford Practice8.78 miles
6a Tyneham Close, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BQ
Wareham Surgery9.31 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, Wareham, BH20 4PG
Sturminster Newton Practice9.35 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
The Hadleigh Lodge Practice9.39 miles
216a Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
The Adam Practice - Upton Surgery9.77 miles
Upton Cross, Blandford Road North, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PW
Hospital
Blandford Community Hospital5.05 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Wareham Community Hospital9.31 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Victoria Hospital10.20 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Forston Clinic10.30 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Oakcroft11.07 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Dorset County Hospital11.28 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House11.46 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital11.58 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
BMI The Harbour Hospital12.38 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital12.48 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Alderney Hospital13.16 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
Westminster Memorial Hospital14.11 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
St Ann's Hospital14.95 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Kimmeridge Court14.95 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House15.37 miles
Alumhurst Road, 49 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pebble Lodge15.37 miles
49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pharmacy
Boots4.73 miles
3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Boots4.75 miles
10-14 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
Boots4.75 miles
45 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DX
Wellbeing Pharmacy6.82 miles
66 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
Lytchett Pharmacy7.26 miles
16 High Street, Lytchett, Matravers, BH16 6BG
Boots8.49 miles
Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6EJ
Sandford Pharmacy8.73 miles
19 St Helen`s Road, Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AX
Boots9.25 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Boots9.39 miles
Hadleigh Lodge Surgery, 216a Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
Boots9.51 miles
4 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AF
Wareham Pharmacy9.59 miles
11-13 South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LR
Rowlands Pharmacy9.71 miles
Unit 2, 1 Dorchester Road, Upton Cross, BH16 5NJ
The Walford Mill Pharmacy10.50 miles
Walford Mill Pharmacy, Knobcrook Road, WIMBORNE, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Lloydspharmacy10.57 miles
9 The Square, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JA
Boots10.67 miles
184b Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8DP
Arrowedge Pharmacy10.67 miles
188b Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8DP
Leisure
Park
ANDERSON MANOR (Grade II Listed)3.13 miles
MILTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)3.53 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)4.32 miles
CHARBOROUGH PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.32 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)5.67 miles
CHARLES BENNETT6.22 miles
WALNUT TREE FIELD6.85 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.12 miles
STEPLETON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.29 miles
MORDEN BOG7.32 miles
EIGHT ACRE WOOD7.55 miles
RANSTON (Grade II Listed)7.60 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL7.66 miles
KINGSTON LACY (Grade II Listed)7.94 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD8.55 miles
HOLTON HEATH8.99 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Grays Stores2.42 miles
Milton Road, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JZ
Tesco Blandford Forum (Superstore)4.60 miles
Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9PU
Morrisons Blandford Forum4.63 miles
West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AW
SPAR Blandford4.73 miles
Spar, 21 The Market Place, Dorset, DT11 7AF
Iceland Blandford Forum4.75 miles
26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
Co-op Blandford Forum4.85 miles
Salisbury Road, DT11 7QG
M&S Blandford Forum4.89 miles
Langton Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EN
Budgens Blandford Forum5.41 miles
Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LP
Nisa Local5.42 miles
Damory Garage, Salisbury Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LP
Co-op Wimborne6.71 miles
Station Road, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4AW
Nisa W.B. Retail Ltd6.82 miles
66 High St, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
SPAR The Cross6.95 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Londis, Blandford7.01 miles
Pimperne, Blandford, DT11 8UQ
Tesco Poole (Express)7.30 miles
1-3 Purbeck Parade, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BQ
Londis Redpost Service Station7.79 miles
Main Road, Blandford, DT11 9EX
Londis The Red Barn Village Store8.06 miles
The Causeway, Bryan, DT10 2BH
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport17.39 miles
Bus Stop
Blandford Hill (E)0.05 miles
Blandford Hill (W)0.06 miles
The Dairy (N)0.10 miles
The Dairy (S)0.10 miles
Dunbury School (SE)0.17 miles
Whitechurch Caravan Park (NE)0.35 miles
Whitechurch Caravan Park (SW)0.37 miles
Lower Street (N)0.55 miles
Lower Street (SW)0.55 miles
Longthornes (SW)0.97 miles
Longthornes (NE)0.97 miles
Watcombe (SW)1.03 miles
Watcombe (N)1.03 miles
Kingston Cross (NE)1.26 miles
Kingston Cross (SW)1.26 miles
Kingston Cross (N)1.27 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Ferry Terminal12.15 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing12.33 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing14.26 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal14.74 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal14.82 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal16.42 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing19.82 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing20.21 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing20.24 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing21.97 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing21.98 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal30.76 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal32.54 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal36.50 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal36.53 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal36.55 miles
Railway Station
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station7.84 miles
Wool Rail Station8.28 miles
Wareham Rail Station9.01 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station9.09 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station10.59 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station11.08 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station11.21 miles
Poole Rail Station12.16 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station13.45 miles
Branksome Rail Station14.48 miles
Upwey Rail Station14.79 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station14.92 miles
Chetnole Rail Station15.64 miles
Sherborne Rail Station15.81 miles
Templecombe Rail Station16.08 miles
Weymouth Rail Station16.18 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT11 0A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment312
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
HARVESTERS REST, 5, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£730,000
2025-07-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-25   £540,000
Sold 2004-06-16   £399,950
Sold 2003-04-16   £360,000
FROGMORE COTTAGE, LOWER STREET
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AP		£568,500
2025-06-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-09-08   £511,100
3, CHARLOTTE GARDENS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AD		£380,000
2025-01-15
detached
freehold
1, QUEENS SQUARE
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AF		£191,550
2024-08-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-07-23   £220,000
Sold 2005-05-19   £175,000
CORYDALIS COTTAGE, BLANDFORD HILL
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AA		£215,050
2023-08-18
detached
freehold
COWLEAZE EAST FARM, LOWER STREET
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AW		£111,250
2022-09-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
6, QUEENS SQUARE
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AF		£205,000
2021-07-20
terraced
freehold
CHAPEL COTTAGE, BLANDFORD HILL
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AB		£528,000
2021-06-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-09-03   £375,000
Sold 2002-10-25   £212,500
4, QUEENS SQUARE
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AF		£225,000
2021-06-04
terraced
freehold
MOON COTTAGE, 17, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£337,000
2020-10-21
semidetached
freehold
5, QUEENS SQUARE
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AF		£287,500
2020-07-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-09-15   £245,000
Sold 2001-11-02   £155,000
ROSE COTTAGES (3), LOWER STREET
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AP		£161,000
2019-09-19
terraced
freehold
ST GEORGE'S COTTAGE, 6, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£520,000
2019-07-25
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGES (1), LOWER STREET
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AP		£260,000
2019-04-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-11-26   £212,500
1, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£470,000
2017-09-07
detached
freehold
FOWLERS COTTAGES (2), BLANDFORD HILL
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AB		£235,000
2016-07-29
semidetached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGES (2), LOWER STREET
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AP		£183,500
2016-02-24
terraced
freehold
FOWLERS COTTAGES (1), BLANDFORD HILL
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AB		£175,000
2015-05-29
semidetached
freehold
PLOUGHMANS COTTAGE, 18, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£272,000
2015-02-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-01-31   £265,000
21, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£265,000
2014-04-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2008-08-08   £245,000
SUNSTAR, BLANDFORD HILL
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AB		£405,000
2013-11-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-26   £233,000
APRIL COTTAGE, 3, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£281,000
2013-04-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-04-22   £275,000
Sold 2003-08-15   £259,950
BLOSSOM COTTAGE, 20, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£355,000
2013-03-28
detached
freehold
CHAPEL MEAD, BLANDFORD HILL
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AB		£238,000
2012-06-14
detached
freehold
FARRIERS COTTAGE, 1, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£370,000
2012-04-30
detached
freehold
22, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£245,000
2008-08-01
semidetached (New)
freehold
2, CHARLOTTE GARDENS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AD		£219,950
2006-05-19
semidetached
freehold
SWALLOWS, 7, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£378,500
2005-10-31
detached
freehold
7, QUEENS SQUARE
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AF		£168,000
2004-05-28
terraced
freehold
THATCHERS REST, 16, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£248,500
2003-11-05
semidetached
freehold
COSY COTTAGE, LOWER STREET
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AP		£295,000
2003-10-10
detached
freehold
THE CROFTERS, 2, FOSTERS MEADOWS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0DW		£254,950
2003-09-25
semidetached
freehold
3, ROSE COTTAGES
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 9AP		£136,000
2002-09-20
terraced
freehold
1, CHARLOTTE GARDENS
WINTERBORNE WHITECHURCH
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 0AD		£147,250
2002-06-07
semidetached
freehold
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