Welcome to Motcombe
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Extract taken from Dorsetshire Illustrated - Chantry Press 1990 - Motcombe is a scattered village and parish in the North of the County near Shaftesbury. Reached from the outside world by way of the aforementioned town or Semley. It has a population of 1,500. Industries are agricultural and dairy.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,972 hectares |
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Population |
1,366 (2021) |
Density |
69 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.9 |
Ward |
Gillingham |
District |
North Dorset |
Postcodes |
SP7 |
ONS ID |
E04003430 |
Council
Contact details for Motcombe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Motcombe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Motcombe Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Motcombe Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Motcombe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Motcombe Parish.
Local News
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Charming Dorset village which boasts plenty of charm and home to beloved friendly pub
Published: 2nd Jul 2023
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Plan to build homes at Bittles Green, Motcombe rejected
Published: 6th Nov 2023
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Large sinkhole shuts village road near Shaftesbury
Published: 30th Nov 2021