Welcome to Hilfield
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Hilfield is a small, scattered village and civil parish in west Dorset, England, situated under the scarp face of the Dorset Downs 7 miles (11 km) south of Sherborne. Dorset County Council's 2013 estimate of the parish population is 50.Hilfield parish church, dedicated to St Nicholas, has late 13th- or early 14th-century origins, though the present building dates from the 15th century and was substantially altered in 1848. It has wooden parquet flooring, notable carved bench ends—possibly moved from Cerne Abbey and thought to be Flemish but of unknown age—and the pulpit and seating have 16th-century panelling. It is one of the smallest English parish churches.Hilfield Friary is a faith-based community centred on Franciscan brothers of the Anglican Society of St Francis. The Hilfield community is made up of Franciscan Brothers and others who join them; the community encourages environmental sustainability within the Franciscan ethos of peace, faith and justice.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
648 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
342 (2021) |
Density |
53 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.4 |
Ward |
Yetminster |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2, DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003546 |
Council
Contact details for Hilfield Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Hilfield Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Hilfield Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Hilfield Parish.