Map of The Folly
| Street Crime (updated 06/04/2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004272 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
|
| Postcodes | ||
| Icon |  |
Postcodes for The Folly |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
About The Folly
The Folly is a street located in the village of Cerne Abbas. The street has a length of approximately 305 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Dorset Unitary is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Folly is located within the Dorset Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The Folly has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43200799 and 81100206 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Folly is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 113.59 miles South West from central London., 6.87 miles North from Dorchester, 11.29 miles South East from Yeovil and 27.59 miles West from Bournemouth.
The Folly is within the Post Town of DORCHESTER.
Do you know why this road is called The Folly?
What's it like to live here?
Ask the community a question about The Folly.
Do you have any questions, memories to share or know any facts about The Folly? We'd love to know more.
Also on streetlist.co.uk, can you help?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in The Folly
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £833,501 | £833,501 | £833,501 | 1 |
| 2011 | £190,000 | £433,000 | £351,000 | 3 |
| 2012 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £192,000 | £194,000 | £193,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £225,000 | £380,000 | £243,100 | 5 |
| 2015 | £383,000 | £383,000 | £383,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £279,000 | £381,000 | £316,667 | 3 |
| 2017 | £198,000 | £902,500 | £550,250 | 2 |
| 2018 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £485,000 | £462,333 | 3 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near The Folly
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Symonds & Sampson | Archpoint House, 7 Queen Mother Square Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3BY | Visit Website |
| Meyers Estate Agents | 1 Queen Mother Square Poundbury Dorchester DT1 3BL | Visit Website |
| Morrish Homes | North East Quadrant, Poundbury, DT1 3SU | Visit Website |
Hotels near The Folly
Budget Hotels near The Folly
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address:5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Site |
6.96 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address:Key Market House Telephone: Visit Site |
11.15 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Address:Gateway Business Park Telephone: Visit Site |
12.20 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address:1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Site |
12.43 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront Address:Lodmoor Country Park Telephone: Visit Site |
12.82 |
Location Details
| The Folly | |
|---|---|
| |
| Latitude | 50.808583 |
| Longitude | -2.479504 |
| OS Easting (X): | 366218 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 101175 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST662012 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for The Folly
If you purchase a map through the links below, we may earn an affiliate commission.
| Map Series | link | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis, Blandford Forum and Beaminster | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 194 Dorchester & Weymouth | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for The Folly
What Council (Local Authority) is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the area of Cerne Abbas Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the ward of Chalk Valleys.
What County is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the constituency of West Dorset.
What Part of the UK is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is The Folly in?
The Folly is located within the Dorset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Folly
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Duck Street | junction |
| Back Lane | junction |
| Acreman Street (A352) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Folly
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 20:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Folly
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 16 April 2024 at 15:00 (15.33 miles away) |
|---|---|
| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.2°C (55.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103990 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 46.39 |
| Area Population | 2799.00 |
| Male Population | 1368.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1431.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020509 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 004A |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004272 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Poundbury |
|---|
| Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3BW |
| 01305 250938 |
| Distance: 6.55 Miles |
| Directions from The Folly to Waitrose Poundbury |
| Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
|---|
| Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 2FB |
| 1305259859 |
| Distance: 6.69 Miles |
| Directions from The Folly to Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
| Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
|---|
| Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN |
| 01305 268420 |
| Distance: 6.78 Miles |
| Directions from The Folly to Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
| Iceland Dorchester |
|---|
| Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU |
| 01305251382 |
| Distance: 6.87 Miles |
| Directions from The Folly to Iceland Dorchester |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01300 - Cerne Abbas |
| Area Code: 01305 - Dorchester |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | N | 12 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Dorset |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of West Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Loder |
| Details for the MP Chris Loder on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Loder on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Chris Loder won with a majority of 14,106 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 81,897 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Chalk Valleys Ward |
| Parish: Cerne Abbas Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Address: Duck Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-07-13)
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01300341319
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Address: Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Sales
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-09)
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: 01300345393
Buckland Newton Church of England School
Address: Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Ralph
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-02-07)
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
The Thomas Hardye School
Address: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Headteacher: Mr N St J F Rutherford
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2015-03-20)
Distance: 7.14 miles
Contact: 01305266064
Dorchester Middle School
Address: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Headteacher: Headteacher Caroline Pluck
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-06-14)
Distance: 7.25 miles
Contact: 01305265651
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Address: Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Headteacher: Mrs Saira Sawtell
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2018-11-14)
Distance: 7.87 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Kingston Maurward College
Address: , Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Headteacher: Mr Luke Rake
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-27)
Distance: 8.12 miles
Contact: 01305215000
Weymouth College
Address: Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LQ
Headteacher: Miss Julia Howe
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-03-05)
Distance: 12.94 miles
Contact: 01305761100
Yeovil College
Address: Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR
Headteacher: Mr Mark Bolton
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-03-10)
Distance: 14.56 miles
Contact: 01935423921
Nearest Hospitals
| Dorset County Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01305 251150 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.87 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dorset County Hospital |
| Maiden Castle House |
|---|
| Address: 30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ER, |
| Independent Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 11.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maiden Castle House |
| BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Herringston Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01305 263252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.24 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Folly
ST JOHN'S DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: INCH ARRAN HOUSE, 9 QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3BX
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: :
VESPASIAN HOUSE
Address: BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TS
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: :
SPECIALIST RESTORATIVE & IMPLANT DENTISTRY CLINIC
Address: POUNDBURY DENTAL CENTRE, BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH
Distance: 6.67 miles
Contact: :
POUNDBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WINSLADE HOUSE, BRIDPORT ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH
Distance: 6.67 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 6.70 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 6.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Folly
CERNE ABBAS SURGERY
Address: 51 LONG STREET, CERNE ABBAS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7JG
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01300 341666
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (MAIDEN NEWTON SURGERY)
Address: POUND PIECE, MAIDEN NEWTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 0DB
Distance: 4.51 miles
Contact: :
EVERSHOT SURGERY
Address: EVERSHOT, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 0JR
Distance: 5.92 miles
Contact: :
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Folly
AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD
Address: UNIT 52F, ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7UA
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 230091
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 6.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 6.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 6.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 6.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Folly
ROBERT FRITH TWO LIMITED (DORCHESTER)
Address: 31 CROWN STREET WEST, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3FQ
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: :
CHEC POUNDBURY
Address: 6 LOWER BLAKEMERE ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 3RZ
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: :
SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW
Distance: 6.70 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 6.74 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 6.78 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 6.78 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Maiden Newton Station is 4.40 miles away.
Address: Maiden Newton station, Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
Maiden Newton is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Maiden Newton Station is an unstaffed station.
Chetnole Station is 5.75 miles away.
Address: Chetnole station, Stockbridge Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
Chetnole is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Chetnole Station is an unstaffed station.