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County or areaDorset
Postcode districtSP7
Telephone code01747
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 32 min4:54 am – 9:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 55 min8:09 am – 4:04 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People9,186 residentsin the Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe census areaMedian age 51.13,934 households77% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright6% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 4,427 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 16%, health and social work 12%, construction 11%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 60% go by car, 1% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle49% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages33% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month February: highs 9°C, lows 2°C870 mm of rain a year, 26 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November46 days of air frost, 16 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 9°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 4 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 10 to 20°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 7 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 9°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBleax Hillhill · 1.1 miPorter's Hillhill · 1.5 miBathing Islandisland · 3.1 miFish's Islandisland · 3.3 miNorthwood Coppicewoodland · 1.0 miPit Orchardwoodland · 1.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Railway Gardenspark · 2.8 miBedchesterallotments · 1.7 miBreach Commonpark · 4.0 mi · 7 haRolt Millennium Greenpark · 4.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes20 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 5 Dec 201934 mi away, Bridgwater, SomersetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202630 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband90% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband97% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,025 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation48 m157 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 45 to 93 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestminster Memorial Hospital4.4 miGP surgeryFontmell Magna Surgery2.4 miPharmacyBoots2.9 miDentistTime For Teeth Hmp Guys Marsh2.7 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Getting aroundAirportBournemouth Airport BOH21 miMajor airportBristol Airport BRS36 miRailway stationGillingham (Dorset)5.9 miFerryPoole Ferry TerminalLower Hamworthy20 miBus stops12 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the SP7 postcode district.


17 Pubs in West Orchard in 2 categories

 

 

63 Restaurants in West Orchard in 10 categories

 

 

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52 Shops in West Orchard in 9 categories

 

 

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34 Takeaways in West Orchard in 6 categories

 

 

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108 Home improvement in West Orchard in 21 categories

 

 

38 Attractions in West Orchard in 11 categories

 

 

38 Health and beauty in West Orchard in 13 categories

 

 

46 Property services in West Orchard in 7 categories

 

 

51 Education in West Orchard in 17 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in West Orchard

  • Rainbow On The Lake - Steeple Langford, Salisbury

    Bar

    42A High Street Salisbury Road, Steeple Langford, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ

    18.5 miles away

    5 star reviewabsolutely fabulous, food was amazing and the staff were lovely. I would highly recommend a visit. I guarantee that you ...

  • Kings Arms Inn - Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham

    Bar

    24 Bleke Street, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, SP8 5NB

    4 miles away

    5 star reviewAn excellent local pub/restaurant. We always uae it!!

  • Dolphin Inn - Stalbridge, Gillingham

    Bar

    1 Ring Street, Stalbridge, Gillingham, SP8 4HB

    6.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent carvery good choice of meat and veg 17 of us enjoyed our birthday meal on Sunday well done Maggie ...

  • Somerset Arms - Maiden Bradley, Warminster

    Gastropub

    Church Street Selwood Street Church Street, Maiden Bradley, Warminster, BA12 7HW

    13.8 miles away

    4 star reviewLooking forward to hopefully staying here in mid/early December. Have stayed a couple of times before. Lovey place, meals great ...

  • Three Elms Inn - North Wootton, Sherborne

    Bar

    49 Bridge Street, North Wootton, Sherborne, DT9 5JW

    10.4 miles away

    4 star reviewWelcoming relaxed atmosphere awaits you.No heirs and graces just good old pub food served with a smile.

 

Top restaurants in West Orchard

  • Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

    British Restaurant

    2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

    4.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Cafe in Dorset. Lovely staff, amazing cakes and yummy cream teas!

  • Mango Restaurant - Broadstone

    Indian Restaurant

    17 Moor Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AZ

    17 miles away

    5 star reviewMy friend and I visited Mango a couple of nights ago and found it to be a warm and inviting ...

  • Fox and Hounds (Fox Lane) - Wimborne

    English Restaurant

    Fox Lane, Wimborne, BH21 2EQ

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewwhat a pleasure to visit a pub with staff happy to serve you with a smile,,very clean,,a great balance between ...

  • Amore - Shaftesbury

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Mustons Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AD

    4.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely wonderful place for a large gathering. Super food and service.

  • Coffee Darling - Salisbury, Wilton

    2 Silver Street, Salisbury, Wilton, SP3 0HX

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful little cafe with friendly service and incredible food! I love the selection of gifts. buggy friendly ! :-)

 

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Top shops in West Orchard

  • Toy Barn - Sherborne

    Model Shop

    91 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 4JX

    10.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI strongly recommend this supplier both for excellent products and friendly, helpful and personal service.

  • Sue Ryder - Sherborne

    Discount Store

    4 Church Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3BP

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways neat and tidy.

  • J & R Autos - Gillingham

    Auto Body Shop

    6 New Road, Gillingham, SP8 4JL

    5.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat body shop reasonable prices highly recommended

  • Henstridge Caravans - Henstridge, Templecombe

    Truck Repair Shop

    Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate, Henstridge, Templecombe, BA8 0PW

    6.8 miles away

    5 star reviewService with a Smile - Thank you Ian for Brilliant communication. The Caravans were really clean and habitable. You will ...

  • bunce body and paint - Sturminster Newton

    Auto Body Shop

    Butts Pond Industrial Estate, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AZ

    2.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat family run business that are clearly passionate and highly professional in their approach and standard of work. Darren the ...

 

Top supermarkets in West Orchard

  • Sainsburys - Poole

    4 Alder Park, Poole, BH12 4BA

    20.8 miles away

    5 star reviewVery useful well stocked ex-large Store with their highly reviewed Tu clothing. Just spoken to delightful young lady in Clothing ...

 

Top takeaways in West Orchard

  • MobyMicks - Wimborne

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    44 Chichester Walk, Wimborne, BH21 1SN

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewOMG, the best fish and chips I have had in years! May be busy, but worth waiting for.

  • Bear Cross Fisheries - Bournemouth

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    36 Anchor Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9HS

    19.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food - cooked to order. Very friendly staff. N.B also open Thurs, Fri & Sat lunchtimes.

  • Sherborne Kebab and Pizza - Sherborne

    6 Cold Harbour, Sherborne, DT9 4AH

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst visit to the Sherborne Kebab House and it was a very good experience. I ordered a lamb shish kebab. ...

  • Pisces - Sherborne

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Sherborne, DT9 6AW

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb fish and chips

  • Forum Frier - Blandford Forum

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG

    7.3 miles away

    4 star reviewThe fish & chips are very good. Crispy batter and plenty of chips. Highly recommended.

 

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Top education in West Orchard

  • RHODES SAFETY Driving School - Poole

    Driving School

    179 Goldfinch Road, Poole, BH17 7TB

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewMy daughter was shy and nervous so I was a little apprehensive on who to select for an instructor. I ...