Welcome to Purse Caundle
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Purse Caundle is situated on the boundary of North Dorset and Somerset, within a conservation area, nestling between the A30 and the headwaters of the River Parrett. The Caundle name, traditionally pronounced ‘Candle’, derives from the local stream, which is a tributary of the River Yeo, and gives its name to several parishes.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
630 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
210 (2021) |
Density |
33 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.3 |
Ward |
Sherborne Rural |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003588 |
Council
Contact details for Purse Caundle Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Purse Caundle Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Purse Caundle Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Purse Caundle Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Purse Caundle Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Purse Caundle Parish.
Local News
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Sherborne, Dorset, named best place to live in southwest England 2024
Published: 15th Mar 2024
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Driver rescued by farmer as roads flood across Dorset
Published: 19th Dec 2019
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Farmer's appeal for people to help 'spread the sunshine' with sudden sunflowers
Published: 21st Sep 2021