About Sword Close
Sword Close is a street located in the otherSettlement of St Leonards. It uses the postcode BH24 2FG. The street has a length of approximately 61 metres.
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).
Sword Close 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.
Sword Close is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 89.33 miles South West from central London., 6.63 miles North from Bournemouth, 17.54 miles South from Salisbury and 20.58 miles West from Southampton.
Sword Close is within the Post Town of RINGWOOD
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Map of Sword Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004246 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near Sword Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Dixon Kelley | 1 Penn Court, Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JJ | Visit Website |
| Dorset & Hampshire Park Homes | 1 Penn Court, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JJ | Visit Website |
| Brewer & Brewer | 173 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Sword Close
Location Details
| Sword Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.817701 |
| Longitude | -1.854016 |
| OS Easting (X): | 410282 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 102089 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU103021 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Frequently asked Questions for Sword Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the area of St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the ward of St Leonards & St Ives.
What County is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the constituency of Christchurch.
What Part of the UK is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is Sword Close in?
Sword Close is located within the Dorset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Sword Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Neptune Drive | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Sword Close BH24 2FG
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
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| Sunset | 21:25 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Sword Close BH24 2FG
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 4 July 2024 at 10:00 (2.80 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.0°C (44.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (19 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00171466 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 53.19 |
| Area Population | 1461.00 |
| Male Population | 718.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 743.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020405 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Dorset 004C |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004246 |
| MSOA Name: | East Dorset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Ferndown |
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| 597 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, England, BH22 9AL |
| 01202 861901 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions from Sword Close to Sainsburys Ferndown |
| Tesco West Moors Express |
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| 126 Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JB |
| 0345 026 9224 |
| Distance: 1.53 Miles |
| Directions from Sword Close to Tesco West Moors Express |
| Iceland Ferndown |
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| 51/53 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU |
| 01202893534 |
| Distance: 1.9 Miles |
| Directions from Sword Close to Iceland Ferndown |
| Tesco Ferndown Superstore |
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| Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH |
| 0345 677 9270 |
| Distance: 2.02 Miles |
| Directions from Sword Close to Tesco Ferndown Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01425 - Ringwood |
| Area Code: 01202 - Bournemouth |
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 Christchurch |
| The Member of Parliament is Christopher Chope |
| Details for the MP Christopher Chope on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Christopher Chope on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Christopher Chope won with a majority of 24,617 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,520 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: St Leonards & St Ives Ward |
| Parish: St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
West Moors Middle School
Address: West Moors Middle School, Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01202872474
England Primary Schools
Oakhurst Community First School
Address: Oakhurst Community First School, Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01202871577
Oakhurst Community First School
Address: Oakhurst Community First School, Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset) |
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| Address: Ringwood Road, Ringwood, BH24 2RR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 584200 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset) |
| Royal Bournemouth Hospital |
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| Address: Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 303626 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Bournemouth Hospital |
| Christchurch Hospital |
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| Address: Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JX, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 486361 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Christchurch Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Sword Close
212 STATION ROAD
Address: WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, BH22 0JD
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
SMILE TEAM DENTAL CARE
Address: 212 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0JD
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
BALMORAL LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 QUEENS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9RT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
N.G. STRIBLING
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
OPUS SPECIALIST DENTAL SERVICE
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAPOL LTD
Address: 400/402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Sword Close
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: TRICKETTS CROSS, CORBIN AVENUE, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8AZ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 897989
ST LEONARDS SURGERY
Address: 1 PINE DRIVE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 2LN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: VERNON HOUSE, 164 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, BH22 0JB
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 175 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0HX
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 865800
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Sword Close
BOOTS
Address: RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AL
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 871841
MOORS PHARMACY
Address: 175 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0HX
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 873112
ASHLEY HEATH PHARMACY
Address: 2 & 3 HIGH STREET, ASHLEY HEATH, RINGWOOD, BH24 2HP
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 470982
MEDS2HOME PHARMACY
Address: REAR OF FERNDOWN POST OFFICE, 97 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 925902
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, COM, PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9TH
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 457800
FERNDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 487 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AG
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 892666
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Sword Close
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pokesdown Station is 6.12 miles away.
Address: Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL
Pokesdown is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Pokesdown Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bournemouth Station is 6.25 miles away.
Address: Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Bournemouth is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Bournemouth Station is staffed on a full time basis.