Welcome to North Wootton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
North Wootton is a hamlet and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Sherborne. It is sited on a narrow band of Cornbrash limestone, with Oxford clay adjacent to the southeast and Forest Marble to the northwest. In 2013 the estimated population of the parish was 50.The land of the parish has traditionally been owned by the owner of Sherborne Castle, so past owners have included Sir Walter Raleigh and bishops of Salisbury Cathedral. Residents of the parish previously had to take the deceased to Sherborne Abbey for burial; this arrangement stopped in 1618.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
270 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
339 (2021) |
Density |
126 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Sherborne Rural |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003574 |
Council
Contact details for North Wootton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in North Wootton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within North Wootton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for North Wootton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in North Wootton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for North Wootton Parish.
Local News
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North Dorset: Road blocked after car crashes into tree
Published: 22nd Jan 2024
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Crash closes M4 as schools shut amid Storm Babet flooding
Published: 20th Oct 2023
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Royal Wootton Bassett: Swindon Road closed due to fire
Published: 2nd Oct 2023