Oakley, Dorset

Oakley
The Willett Arms at Oakley
Oakley is located in Dorset
Oakley
Oakley
Location within Dorset
Population2,400 
OS grid referenceSZ0198
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWimborne
Postcode districtBH21
Dialling code01202
PoliceDorset
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
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50°47′N 1°59′W / 50.78°N 01.98°W / 50.78; -01.98

Oakley is a village community in Dorset, England. Sitting just south of the River Stour it borders the suburb of Merley and the village of Canford Magna to the East and South and the Town of Wimborne 2 km to the North. The B3073, which links Wimborne and Poole, runs through the community.

Oakley has four major roads; Oakley Hill, Oakley Lane, Oakley Road and Merley Ways and approximately 800 individual dwellings. Smaller roads include Ullswater Road, Silverwood Close and Harrier Drive.