Welcome to Broadmayne
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Broadmayne is a village in the English county of Dorset. It lies two miles south-east of the county town Dorchester. The A352 main road between Dorchester (from Sherborne) and Wareham passes through the village. In the 2001 Census the population of the village was 1,864, reducing to 1,204 at the 2011 Census. There is an electoral ward of the same name whose population at the above census was 1,870. Village facilities and services include a post office, a clinic (closed since 2014) and a public house (The Black Dog). There are two churches in the village, both of which were redesigned by Thomas Hardy, who was an architect before he became a novelist. The parish church of St Martin dates from the 13th century and has a notable south tower.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
645 hectares |
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Population |
1,284 (2021) |
Density |
199 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.7 |
Ward |
Winterborne & Broadmayne |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2 |
ONS ID |
E04003508 |
Council
Contact details for Broadmayne Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Broadmayne Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Broadmayne Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Broadmayne Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Broadmayne Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Broadmayne Parish.
Local News
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80-homes plan for Broadmayne after affordable homes plea
Published: 20th Jul 2023
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Dorchester Police warning after Broadmayne nighthawking
Published: 12th Mar 2024
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80 home development for Broadmayne APPROVED
Published: 12th Sep 2023