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County or areaSomerset
Postcode districtBA8
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 33 min4:55 am – 9:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 55 min8:10 am – 4:05 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,085 residentsin the Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port census areaMedian age 48.53,148 households69% of homes owner-occupied42% owned outright15% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.0% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 3,266 in work, 29% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 17%, health and social work 13%, education 10%Getting to work: 26% work from home, 66% go by car, 1% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle43% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages31% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 8°C, lows 2°C826 mm of rain a year, 24 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November43 days of air frost, 13 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 landmarksWindmill Hillhill · 1.4 miToomer Hillhill · 1.5 miRabbit Warrenwoodland · under a mileWood Closewoodland · under a mileBlackmore Valevalley · 2.6 miSherborne Lakelake · 4.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesStalbridge Nature Reservepark · 1.6 mi · 2 haHenstridge Golf and Leisuregolf course · 1.1 mi · 13 haJarvis Field Recreation Groundplaying field · 1.6 miThe Grove Gardenpark · 3.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes23 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 5 Dec 201927 mi away, Bridgwater, SomersetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202624 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 4.1 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband83% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)3,335 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation84 m276 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 60 to 132 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalYeatman Hospital5.7 miGP surgeryDr Gaymer, M Port/Templecombe2.0 miPharmacyStalbridge Pharmacy1.3 miDentistStalbridge Dental Practice1.3 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimarySt Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridgeages 4-11, 92 pupilsunder a milePrimaryStalbridge Church of England Primary Schoolages 4-11, 188 pupils1.2 miSecondarySturminster Newton High Schoolages 11-18, 605 pupils4.9 miCollegeYeovil College10.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBournemouth Airport BOH28 miMajor airportBristol Airport BRS31 miRailway stationTemplecombe2.0 miBus stationBus StationYeovil10 miFerryPoole Ferry TerminalLower Hamworthy26 miBus stops12 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the BA8 postcode district.


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12 Shops in Henstridge in 4 categories

 

 

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26 Takeaways in Henstridge in 5 categories

 

 

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115 Home improvement in Henstridge in 17 categories

 

 

37 Health and beauty in Henstridge in 12 categories

 

 

45 Attractions in Henstridge in 12 categories

 

 

46 Property services in Henstridge in 8 categories

 

 

67 Education in Henstridge in 20 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Henstridge

  • Walnut Tree - Babcary, Yeovil

    Bar

    33 High Street North Road Main Street Fore Street, Babcary, Yeovil, BA22 7QW

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful place food second to non would recommend to anyone

  • Royal Marine Inn - Yeovil

    Bar

    Lower Farm Pound Road North Road Great Western Terrace, Yeovil, BA21 5AA

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat friendly atmosphere,,run by people friendly couple,,very pleasant staff,,its a great English pub,,with varied drinks on offer,,child and pet friendly ...

  • Grass Royal Fish bar - Yeovil

    Bar

    1 North Terrace, Yeovil, BA21 4JP

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewSuper friendly staff freshly cooked fish n chips pleasure too be a customer ? Will always get my fish n ...

  • Red Lion - Heytesbury, Warminster

    Bar

    42A High Street, Heytesbury, Warminster, BA12 0EA

    18.9 miles away

    4 star reviewA good honest pub with fine choice of real ales, local ciders and lagers. Friendly team make you fell welcome. ...

  • Somerset Arms - Maiden Bradley, Warminster

    Gastropub

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

    12.9 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 ...

 

Top restaurants in Henstridge

  • Burger King - Yeovil

    Cantabrian Restaurant

    2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Staff, great food, great management team.

  • Forester's Arms - Yeovil

    Eastern European Restaurant

    Holywell, Yeovil, BA22 9NF

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewFANTASTIC FREE HOUSE!! Good Food. Good Music. Good Beers, Ciders and Wines. Good Times.

  • Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

    British Restaurant

    2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

    8.9 miles away

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

  • Busy Bee - Yeovil

    Chinese Restaurant

    39 Forest Hill, Yeovil, BA20 2PH

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing! the food is killer and speedy and friendly delivery. I recommend the Kung paw chicken and fried wontons! Thanks guys ...

  • Papa Pancho's - Yeovil

    Italian Restaurant

    12 Bond Street, Yeovil, BA20 1PF

    10.5 miles away

    4 star reviewBeen quite a regular for some time now but recently Lasagne was very watery and young waitress also didnt know ...

 

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Top shops in Henstridge

  • Toy Barn - Sherborne

    Model Shop

    91 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 4JX

    4.8 miles away

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

  • Devils Den Of Tattoos - Yeovil

    Tattoo Shop

    115 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1NA

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you Mike for doing my tattoo been going to devil's den for years and always will do.Very relaxing and ...

  • Hamish's Farm Shop & Café - Prowles Cross, Yeovil

    Ham Shop

    Badgers Halt Prowles Cross, Prowles Cross, Yeovil, BA22 9RF

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBest cafe for miles. Great staff, great food

  • Fruit n Two Veg - Beaminster

    Convenience Store

    23 The Square, Beaminster, DT2 9NW

    18.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExceptionally high standard in the produce on sale. Always reliably sourced, mostly from the locality. The staff work hard to make the ...

  • Sue Ryder - Sherborne

    Discount Store

    4 Church Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3BP

    5.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways neat and tidy.

 

Top supermarkets in Henstridge

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Top takeaways in Henstridge

  • Rising Sun - Yeovil

    Chinese Takeaway

    61 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EE

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have just ordered another fantastic meal from here we cannot fault this Chinese,the food is always of the highest ...

  • Peking House - Somerton

    West Street, Somerton, TA11 6NB

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best Chinese Takeaway we've found! Very friendly service and delicious food. Would highly recommend.

  • Sherborne Kebab and Pizza - Sherborne

    6 Cold Harbour, Sherborne, DT9 4AH

    5.5 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

    6.4 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb fish and chips

  • Forum Frier - Blandford Forum

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG

    12.9 miles away

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

 

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Top home improvement in Henstridge

  • Villeroy & Boch Factory Outlet - Clarks Village, Street

    Bathrooms

    Unit 1c, Homewares Pavilion Farm Road, Clarks Village, Street, BA16 0BB

    18.3 miles away

    5 star reviewRecently visited the outlet store and was served by Carley who was very good, but a little put off by ...

  • Johnson's of Shaftesbury Removals Company - Gillingham

    Removal Service

    Gillingham, SP8 4PZ

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe moved from Gillingham, North Dorset to West Sussex on Monday 29th of November 2021. We got quotes from other ...

  • W D Ritchie - Blandford Forum

    Builder

    1 Littletowns, Blandford Forum, DT11 7UR

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewA wonderful team of polite, skillful and empathetic trades. Following many years of project management overseas, i9t was a pleasure ...

 

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