Welcome to Over Compton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Over Compton is a village and civil parish in north west Dorset, England, situated in the Yeo valley 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Yeovil. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 183.Compton House, formerly the home of the Goodden family, lies outside the village. St Michael's Church is on the estate. The MCC cricketer Cecil Goodden was born in Compton House.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
278 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
168 (2021) |
Density |
60 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.1 |
Ward |
Sherborne Rural |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003577 |
Council
Contact details for Over Compton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Over Compton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Over Compton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Over Compton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Over Compton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Over Compton Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Gloucestershire Live
Pretty secret West Country village that's one of the most beautiful in the UK
Published: 18th Feb 2024
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Single vehicle crash in West Compton area this morning
Published: 10th Mar 2024
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Pretty secret village just over Somerset border that's one of the most beautiful in the UK
Published: 18th Feb 2024