Welcome to Abbotsbury
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Welcome to the historic village of Abbotsbury on the Dorset Jurassic Coast. This charming village sits in a secluded valley sheltered by the Ridgeway hills that provide a warm microclimate. This is the landscape of Thomas Hardy and several films of his books have included Abbotsbury, the most recent being the production of ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ starring Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,953 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
456 (2021) |
Density |
23 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.9 |
Ward |
Chesil Bank |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT3 |
ONS ID |
E04003492 |
Council
Contact details for Abbotsbury Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Abbotsbury Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Abbotsbury Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Abbotsbury Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Abbotsbury Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Abbotsbury Parish.
Local News
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Abbotsbury to Lulworth walk named one of the best on the South West Coastal Path
Published: 25th Aug 2023
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Nine beautiful villages across Dorset you have to explore during Christmas and winter
Published: 19th Dec 2023
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Discovering Abbotsbury to Burton Bradstock
Published: 24th Jan 2024