Welcome to Winterbourne Steepleton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Winterbourne Steepleton is a village and civil parish in south west Dorset, England, situated in a winterbourne valley 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Dorchester, next to the village of Winterbourne Abbas. The name of the village derives from its site next to a seasonal winterbourne stream and from having a stone church steeple - one of only three medieval stone spires in the county (the others being at Iwerne Minster and Trent). In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 297.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
740 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
285 (2021) |
Density |
39 people/km2 |
Mean age |
52.6 |
Ward |
Winterborne & Broadmayne |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2 |
ONS ID |
E04003624 |
Council
Contact details for Winterbourne Steepleton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Winterbourne Steepleton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Winterbourne Steepleton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Winterbourne Steepleton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Winterbourne Steepleton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Winterbourne Steepleton Parish.
Local News
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Accommodation plan at Winterbourne Steepleton care home
Published: 6th Apr 2024
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A35 closed at Winterbourne Abbas after lorry crash | Bridport and Lyme Regis News
Published: 10th Apr 2024
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Dorset: Campaign launched for village bus service
Published: 12th Feb 2024