Welcome to Holt
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
The Rural Parish of Holt extends to an area of 5,500 acres with a population of just over 1200 and is predominantly agricultural, forestry and sandy heathland. The Parish consists of scattered settlements - Holt village, Broomhill, Holtwood, Whitemoor, Holt Forest, Grange, Gaunts Common, Pig Oak, Mannington, Higher and Lower Row, and Holt Heath - some are mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,221 hectares |
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Population |
1,315 (2021) |
Density |
59 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.1 |
Ward |
Stour & Allen Vale |
District |
East Dorset |
Postcodes |
BH21 |
ONS ID |
E04003373 |
Council
Contact details for Holt Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Holt Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Holt Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Holt Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Holt Parish.
Local News
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Holt Heath: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at nature reserve
Published: 24th Dec 2023
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Man airlifted to hospital after 'exiting' a moving car
Published: 9th Aug 2023
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Man dies from injuries after exiting moving car in Dorset
Published: 15th Aug 2023