Welcome to West Compton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
West Compton is a hamlet and civil parish in the county of Dorset, England. It lies in western Dorset, about 7 miles to the east of the town of Bridport. The county town of Dorchester lies about 9 miles east-southeast. The A35 trunk road, which runs between these two towns, is about 2 miles to the south. Dorset County Council estimate that in 2013 the parish had a population of 24.The hamlet is sited 160 metres above sea-level at the head of a small valley, formed by a tributary of the River Frome. The surrounding chalk hills are part of the westerly edge of the Dorset Downs, which here reach a height of 252 metres at Eggardon Hill, just over a mile to the west.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
346 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
188 (2021) |
Density |
54 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Eggardon |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2 |
ONS ID |
E04003614 |
Council
Contact details for West Compton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Compton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Compton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Compton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Compton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Compton Parish.
Local News
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No local elections to be held in some areas - due to no candidates
Published: 9th Apr 2024
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Single vehicle crash in West Compton area this morning
Published: 10th Mar 2024
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Search launched for missing West Moors woman
Published: 3rd Jan 2024