Welcome to Portesham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Portesham, sometimes also spelled Portesham, is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southwest England, situated in the Dorset Council administrative area approximately 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Weymouth, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the county town Dorchester, and 2 miles (3 km) northeast of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site at Chesil Beach. The parish is quite large, covering several outlying hamlets and what were once their manors. In the 2011 census it had a population of 685 in 316 households and 342 dwellings.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,825 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
735 (2021) |
Density |
40 people/km2 |
Mean age |
51.1 |
Ward |
Chesil Bank |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT3 |
ONS ID |
E04003582 |
Council
Contact details for Portesham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Portesham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Portesham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Portesham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Portesham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Portesham Parish.
Local News
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Some Questions for Mr Chris Loder MP I’m Sure You’d Not Like at Your Portesham Gathering
Published: 20th Jan 2024
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West Dorset pubs in days gone by | Bridport and Lyme Regis News
Published: 9th Jul 2023
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Large fire as tractor ablaze at farm at Portesham Dairy Farm
Published: 7th Sep 2023