Welcome to Batcombe
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Batcombe is a small straggling village and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated 12 miles (19 km) north-west of Dorchester below the northern scarp slope of the Dorset Downs. The name Batcombe derives from the Old English Bata, a man's name, and cumb, meaning valley. In 1201 it was known as Batecumbe. The local travel links are located 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village to Chetnole railway station and 31 miles (50 km) to Bournemouth International Airport. The main road running through the village is Stile Way. Dorset County Council's 2013 mid-year estimate of the population of the civil parish was 120. The civil parish is served by High Stoy Parish Council, which also covers Hermitage and Hilfield parishes.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
452 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
342 (2021) |
Density |
76 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Yetminster |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2 |
ONS ID |
E04003497 |
Council
Contact details for Batcombe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Batcombe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Batcombe Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Batcombe Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Batcombe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Batcombe Parish.
Local News
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Dorchester: Hendover Cafe has been forced to close
Published: 4th Mar 2024
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Three Horseshoes restaurant review: 'The menu's pure east London'
Published: 14th Jun 2023
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How to plan a food weekend in South Somerset
Published: 17th Dec 2023