Welcome to Dewlish
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dewlish is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southern England, and is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-east of the county town Dorchester. The village is sited in the valley of the small Devil's Brook among the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs; the parish covers about 2,100 acres (850 ha) and extends west to include part of the valley of the small Cheselbourne stream, and east to include a dry valley at Dennet's Bottom. The surrounding area is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 284.Dewlish was also the main part of the Liberty of the same name, including Dewlish itself and a part of Milborne St Andrew.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
861 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
249 (2021) |
Density |
29 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.3 |
Ward |
Chalk Valleys |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2 |
ONS ID |
E04003532 |
Council
Contact details for Dewlish Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dewlish Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dewlish Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dewlish Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dewlish Parish.
Local News
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One of Dorset's most inspiring houses on the market for just the second time in a long history
Published: 22nd Jun 2019
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Where to see fireworks displays in Dorset this bonfire night
Published: 31st Oct 2023
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Dewlish Roman mosaic bought by Dorset County Museum
Published: 9th Feb 2021