Welcome to Folke
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Folke is a parish in the county of Dorset in southern England, situated in the Blackmore Vale, approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-east of Sherborne. The parish has an area of 2,120 acres (8.6 km2) and is made of the villages of Folke and Alweston, and the hamlet of Bishops Down. Dorset County Council's 2013 estimate of the population of Folke parish is 270. In the 2011 census figures have been published for the population of Folke parish combined with the small parish of North Wootton to the north; this was 339.The Manor House in the hamlet of Folke dates from about 1500 and adjoins the early 17th-century parish church. The house of Font le Roi, sited by the road towards Sturminster Newton, was built as a gatehouse in the 15th century. Folke Wood is nearby.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
857 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
370 (2021) |
Density |
43 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.0 |
Ward |
Sherborne Rural |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003537 |
Council
Contact details for Folke Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Folke Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Folke Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Folke Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Folke Parish.
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