About The Drove
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Dorset Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 94.2 miles South West from central London., 11.41 miles North West from Bournemouth, 17.71 miles South West from Salisbury and 20.74 miles North East from Dorchester.
THE DROVE is within the Post Town of
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Map of The Drove
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004247 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Drove |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Drove
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.01 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.69 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
8.08 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address: Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.08 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Poole Address: Holes Bay Rd, Poole, BH15 1LS Telephone: 0871 559 1880 Visit Hotel Page |
9.56 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Drove | |
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| Latitude | 50.855279 |
| Longitude | -2.018685 |
| OS Easting (X): | 398684 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 106258 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST987063 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
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| Sunset | 18:38 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 5 October 2024 at 18:00 (9.60 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.6°C (69.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103358 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 46.75 |
| Area Population | 1063.00 |
| Male Population | 529.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 534.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020396 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Dorset 005A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004247 |
| MSOA Name: | East Dorset 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Wimborne |
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| Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AN |
| 01202 840157 |
| Distance: 4.12 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wimborne |
| Tesco West Moors Express |
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| 126 Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JB |
| 0345 026 9224 |
| Distance: 6.12 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco West Moors Express |
| Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
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| Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PU |
| 0345 677 9066 |
| Distance: 6.14 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 6.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blandford Forum |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dorset |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Simon Hoare |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Simon Hoare won with a majority of 1,589 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,690 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Cranborne Chase Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Witchampton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Address: Witchampton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AP
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Witchampton Church of England First School
Address: Witchampton Church of England First School, Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AP
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01258840684
Nearest Hospitals
| Victoria Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, BH21 1ER, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 856410 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Victoria Hospital |
| Oakcroft |
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| Address: 42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, BH21 1RR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 848547 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oakcroft |
| Blandford Community Hospital |
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| Address: Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01258 456541 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.51 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WIMBORNE PRIVATE CLINIC
Address: KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
JESSOPP HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: JESSOPP HOUSE, MILL LANE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1HG
Distance: 4.06 miles
Contact: :
GENSMILE, CORNMARKET DENTAL
Address: 1 CORN MARKET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1JL
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: :
WIMBORNE DENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
Address: 30-31 EAST STREET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1DU
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: 11 MERLEY PARK ROAD, ASHINGTON, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3DA
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALIST
Address: 11 MERLEY PARK ROAD, ASHINGTON, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3DA
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WALFORD MILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 886999
THE OLD DISPENSARY
Address: 32 EAST BOROUGH, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1PL
Distance: 3.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 880786
QUARTERJACK SURGERY
Address: RODWAYS CORNER, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1AP
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 848262
STURMINSTER MARSHALL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: MEMORIAL HALL, CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4DH
Distance: 4.92 miles
Contact: :
THE MAGNA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 81 MERLEY LANE, MERLEY, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3BB
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: :
RUSHMORE HOUSE
Address: 67-71 CHURCH ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 6RQ
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
THE WALFORD MILL PHARMACY
Address: MILL HOUSE, KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 840048
COLEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 42 MIDDLEHILL ROAD, COLEHILL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 2SE
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 888001
BOOTS
Address: RODWAYS CORNER, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1AP
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 848226
WELLBEING PHARMACY
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4AY
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 857657
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: MERLEY POST OFFICE, 56 SOPWITH CRESCENT, MERLEY, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1SQ
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 880440
MOORS PHARMACY
Address: 175 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0HX
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 873112
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hamworthy Station is 8.99 miles away.
Address: Hamworthy station, Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA
Hamworthy is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Hamworthy Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Poole Station is 9.51 miles away.
Address: Poole station, Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ
Poole is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Poole Station is staffed on a part time basis.