Area Info for Wool (Dorset)

Wool, Dorset, UK

Wool is a small village 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 landscapes and a rural setting.

History and Heritage

The village has a rich history that dates back to medieval times. Wool is known for its historic architecture, including traditional Dorset cottages and farmhouses. The area has historically been involved in agriculture and farming, which continues to be an important part of the local economy.

Local Attractions and Features

Wool is close to several natural and historical attractions. The village is near the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its geological significance and fossil finds. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the scenic Dorset landscape.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small but active community, with local events and gatherings. Amenities in Wool are limited, but nearby towns provide additional services, shops, and facilities for residents and visitors.

Transport and Accessibility

Wool is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Dorset. Public transport options are available, though limited, making it a peaceful rural location ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat or countryside experience.
Education
School
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.00 miles
Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DS
Wool Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.32 miles
High Street, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6BT
Bovington Primary School1.60 miles
Holt Road, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6LE
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School3.76 miles
School Lane, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5SA
The Purbeck School4.53 miles
Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF
Bere Regis School4.56 miles
Rye Hill, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7LP
Frome Valley CofE VA First School4.80 miles
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
Wareham St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.86 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PG
Stoborough Church of England Primary School5.13 miles
Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AD
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.09 miles
Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BN
Broadmayne First School6.70 miles
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown7.06 miles
Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Puddletown Church of England First School7.22 miles
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
Milborne St Andrew First School7.47 miles
Hopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JE
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School8.08 miles
East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EE
Lytchett Matravers Primary School8.25 miles
Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DY
Health
Clinic
Puddletown Surgery6.88 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester9.51 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester9.55 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester9.55 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre10.62 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Dorchester Road Surgery10.78 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
The Bridges Medical Centre11.01 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre11.11 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)11.25 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
Poole Community Health Clinic11.34 miles
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NT
Poole Child Development Centre11.48 miles
Longfleet Road,, BH15 2JB
The Harvey Practice11.66 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Canford Heath Clinic12.43 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
Community Dental Service12.89 miles
Parkstone Health Centre, Mansfield Road, Poole, BH14 0DJ
Oakley House13.40 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
Jessopp House13.41 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
GP
The Wellbridge Practice, Wool Surgery0.05 miles
The Wellbridge Practice, Meadow Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DR
Crossways Health Centre4.55 miles
Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TU
Wareham Surgery4.84 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, Wareham, BH20 4PG
Bere Regis Practice5.10 miles
Manor Farm Road, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7HB
Sandford Practice6.12 miles
6a Tyneham Close, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BQ
Broadmayne Surgery6.78 miles
Osmington Drove, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ER
Puddletown Surgery6.88 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Milton Abbas Practice7.33 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Corfe Castle Surgery7.89 miles
Tom`s Mead, West Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5HH
The Adam Practice - Lytchett Surgery8.48 miles
40 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BG
Fordington Practice9.11 miles
91-93 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LD
Preston Road Surgery9.27 miles
102 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BB
Atrium Health Centre9.53 miles
Atrium Health Centre, 7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
The Adam Practice - Upton Surgery9.59 miles
Upton Cross, Blandford Road North, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PW
Queens Avenue Surgery9.75 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
The Adam Practice - Hamworthy Surgery9.88 miles
306 Blandford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JQ
Hospital
Wareham Community Hospital4.84 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital9.56 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Maiden Castle House9.73 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Dorset County Hospital9.95 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Weymouth Community Hospital10.62 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Forston Clinic11.22 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
BMI The Harbour Hospital11.37 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital11.48 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Westhaven Hospital11.95 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Portland Hospital12.35 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Swanage Community Hospital12.68 miles
Queens Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2ES
Oakcroft12.92 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Blandford Community Hospital13.00 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
St Ann's Hospital13.13 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Kimmeridge Court13.13 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN
Victoria Hospital13.20 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Pharmacy
Boots0.11 miles
Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6EJ
Boots5.13 miles
4 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AF
Wareham Pharmacy5.14 miles
11-13 South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LR
Sandford Pharmacy5.93 miles
19 St Helen`s Road, Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AX
Lytchett Pharmacy8.48 miles
16 High Street, Lytchett, Matravers, BH16 6BG
Rowlands Pharmacy9.27 miles
7 Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6LD
Rowlands Pharmacy9.50 miles
Unit 2, 1 Dorchester Road, Upton Cross, BH16 5NJ
Superdrug Stores Plc9.51 miles
17 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Boots9.55 miles
12 - 13 Cornhill, Dorchester, DT1 1BQ
Market Pharmacy9.56 miles
Unit 1 Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QS
Tesco Superstore9.67 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Victoria Park Pharmacy9.87 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Boots9.88 miles
300 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JQ
Rowlands Pharmacy10.18 miles
Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6NQ
Rowlands Pharmacy10.39 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Wellbeing Pharmacy10.51 miles
66 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
Leisure
Park
EIGHT ACRE WOOD0.92 miles
LULWORTH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)2.19 miles
PURBECK4.62 miles
CREECH GRANGE (Grade II* Listed)4.94 miles
MORDEN BOG5.28 miles
STEEPLE MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.57 miles
STOBOROUGH HEATH6.02 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)6.52 miles
ARNE REEDBEDS6.79 miles
HARTLAND MOOR6.98 miles
ANDERSON MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.18 miles
HOLTON HEATH7.55 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD7.85 miles
KINGSTON MAURWARD (Grade II* Listed)8.31 miles
ENCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)8.40 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)8.42 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Wool0.34 miles
High Street, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BP
Nisa J & J Wilson3.88 miles
Durdle Door Holiday Park, Lulworth Cove, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PU
Co-op Dorchester4.45 miles
Warmwell Road, Crossways, DT2 8BS
Crossways Post Office & Stores4.67 miles
21 Mount Skippet Way, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8TP
SPAR Wareham4.78 miles
21, Carey Road, Dorset, BH20 4AY
Carey Road Convenience Store4.78 miles
29 Carey Road, Wareham Dorset BH20 4AY
Nisa J & J Wilson4.82 miles
Warmwell Holiday Park, Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8JE
Co-op Wareham5.11 miles
Wareham, BH20 4AB
Sainsbury's Wareham5.17 miles
South Street, Wareham, BH20 4NX
Lookout Stores5.45 miles
Corfe Road, Stoborough Dorset BH20 5AZ
Co-op Wareham5.78 miles
Petrol Sandford, BH20 7AG
Nisa J & J Wilson6.76 miles
Sandford Park Holiday Village, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JZ
Londis Grays Stores7.70 miles
Milton Road, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JZ
Tesco Poole (Express)8.52 miles
1-3 Purbeck Parade, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BQ
SPAR Haven Seaview8.54 miles
Haven Seaview, Preston, Dorset, DT3 6DZ
Co-op Weymouth8.78 miles
Preston Road, DT3 6BJ
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport18.49 miles
Bus Stop
The Cedars (N)0.08 miles
The Cedars (N)0.09 miles
St Mary's Catholic First School (SW)0.09 miles
Lincleith Road (NE)0.10 miles
Lincleith Road (SW)0.11 miles
Ship Inn (SW)0.13 miles
Library (E)0.13 miles
Library (W)0.14 miles
Ship Inn (NE)0.14 miles
Wool Station (E)0.27 miles
Wool Rail Station ()0.29 miles
Wool Rail Station ()0.29 miles
Wool Bridge (S)0.32 miles
Wool Bridge (N)0.32 miles
First School (SW)0.33 miles
Toll Gate (W)0.35 miles
Ferry Port
Poole Ferry Terminal10.41 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing10.79 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal10.88 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing11.84 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal12.10 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal12.16 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing19.40 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing19.81 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing19.81 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing21.35 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing21.43 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal30.99 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal31.83 miles
Railway Station
Wool Rail Station0.29 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station4.11 miles
Wareham Rail Station4.96 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station6.88 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station9.47 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station9.61 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station9.72 miles
Upwey Rail Station10.71 miles
Weymouth Rail Station10.90 miles
Poole Rail Station11.00 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station12.56 miles
Branksome Rail Station13.82 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station16.19 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station16.55 miles
Pokesdown Rail Station17.93 miles
Christchurch Rail Station19.76 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BH20 6D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment388
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
68, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£255,000
2025-01-13
terraced
freehold
23, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£272,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-03-15   £217,500
89, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£240,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
56, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£232,500
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
86, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£320,000
2024-10-23
terraced
freehold
48, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£265,000
2024-10-23
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-07-13   £220,000
Sold 2016-05-25   £174,000
46, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£275,000
2024-10-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-10-02   £167,000
52, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£275,000
2024-06-17
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-07-24   £222,000
75, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£265,000
2024-05-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2022-03-01   £220,000
44, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£240,000
2024-03-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-04-27   £202,500
28, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£235,000
2023-12-08
terraced
freehold
49, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£245,000
2023-09-04
terraced
freehold
99, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£270,000
2022-10-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-27   £212,500
80, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£264,000
2022-07-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-04-01   £190,000
Sold 2017-05-15   £175,000
26, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£235,000
2022-03-14
terraced
freehold
41, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£242,500
2022-02-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-07-01   £168,000
36, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£245,000
2021-09-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-08-10   £228,000
Sold 2018-09-05   £208,000
20, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£215,000
2021-05-21
terraced
freehold
97, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£248,000
2021-02-19
semidetached
freehold
64, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£208,000
2021-01-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-25   £202,500
5, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£215,000
2020-08-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-08-17   £212,000
15, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£212,500
2019-07-15
terraced
freehold
42, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£212,500
2019-07-12
terraced
freehold
10, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£223,000
2019-02-28
semidetached
freehold
71, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£223,000
2018-11-26
terraced
freehold
32, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£224,000
2018-07-06
terraced
freehold
25, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£210,000
2018-01-11
terraced
freehold
82, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£228,500
2017-12-08
terraced
freehold
1, CRANESMOOR CLOSE
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LQ		£250,000
2017-09-28
semidetached
freehold
76, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£220,000
2017-03-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-05-01   £190,000
84, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£205,000
2016-12-21
terraced
freehold
78, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£168,000
2016-04-22
terraced
freehold
57, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LW		£172,000
2015-09-02
terraced
freehold
85, ANDOVER GREEN
BOVINGTON
WAREHAM
DORSET
BH20 6LP		£175,000
2015-07-31
terraced
freehold
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