Traditional county: Dorset · Unitary authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Region: South West
Explore Purewell, Dorset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Purewell map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Purewell |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.738218 |
| Longitude | -1.764338 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Purewell is shaped by its proximity to the coast and its gently undulating terrain. It lies 1.2 km east of Christchurch (from Christchurch: bearing 91°T, OS grid SZ 167 932). Purewell benefits from its location within Dorset, a county celebrated for its natural beauty, including parts of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the Dorset National Landscape. Historically, the area has seen agricultural influence, with the surrounding countryside dotted with farms and fields. While Purewell itself is primarily a residential suburb, its close connection to Christchurch means residents have easy access to a wider range of amenities, including historical sites like Christchurch Priory and the bustling market town's harbour. The natural environment around Purewell offers opportunities for walking and exploring, with nearby heathlands and coastal paths providing scenic routes.
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Explore Purewell, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.738218, -1.764338. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |