About Shires Close
Shires Close is a street located in the town of Ringwood. It uses the postcode BH24 3DJ. The street has a length of approximately 78 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hampshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the New Forest District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 26722693 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Hampshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 86.09 miles South West from central London., 8.58 miles North East from Bournemouth, 16.16 miles South from Salisbury and 17.29 miles West from Southampton.
SHIRES CLOSE is within the Post Town of RINGWOOD
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Map of Shires Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004790 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Postcodes for Shires Close |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near Shires Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Ringwood Address: Forest Gate Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.33 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
2.41 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.30 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bournemouth Cooper Dean Address: Cooper Dean Roundabout, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP Telephone: 0871 559 1808 Visit Hotel Page |
6.31 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Christchurch East Address: Somerford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.61 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £331,500 | £331,500 | £331,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £350,000 | £385,000 | £367,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton & King Ltd | Churchill House, Parkside, Ringwood, BH24 3SG | Visit Website |
| VIRTUAL GPM BRANCH | Churchill House, Parkside, Ringwood, BH24 3SG | |
| Woolley & Wallis | 23 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hampshire |
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Location Details
| Shires Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.835011 |
| Longitude | -1.783668 |
| OS Easting (X): | 415232 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 104026 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU152040 |
Roads that have a Junction with Shires Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Christchurch Road (B3347) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
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| Sunset | 18:37 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 5 October 2024 at 16:00 (4.47 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.7°C (62.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00117218 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.04 |
| Area Population | 1377.00 |
| Male Population | 665.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 712.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023071 |
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| LSOA Name: | New Forest 012E |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004790 |
| MSOA Name: | New Forest 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Ringwood |
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| 29 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HB |
| 01425474432 |
| Distance: 0.88 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ringwood |
| Sainsburys Ringwood |
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| 24 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, England, BH24 1EY |
| 01425 461619 |
| Distance: 0.89 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Ringwood |
| Waitrose Ringwood |
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| The Furlong, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AT |
| 01425 477729 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Ringwood |
| Tesco Poulner Express |
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| 1 Butlers Ln, Poulner, Ringwood, BH24 1UB |
| 0345 026 9408 |
| Distance: 1.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Poulner Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01425 | RINGWOOD - STRINGW | P23 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.6 | 9.2 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of New Forest |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Appletree Court, Lyndhurst, Hampshire &SO43 7PA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 023 8028 5000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of New Forest West |
| The Member of Parliament is Desmond Swayne |
| Details for the MP Desmond Swayne on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Desmond Swayne on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Desmond Swayne won with a majority of 5,600 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 68,644 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ringwood South Ward |
| Parish: Ringwood Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hampshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ringwood Junior School
Address: Ringwood Junior School, Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01425473554
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
Address: Ringwood Church of England Infant School, School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01425473829
England Secondary Schools
Ringwood School Academy
Address: Ringwood School Academy, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01425475000
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: 5.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset) |
| 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: 9.99 (miles) |
| Directions from to Christchurch Hospital |
| 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: 10.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Bournemouth Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SOUTHFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 115 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 3AQ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
THE STRAIGHT TOOTH COMPANY
Address: 1 PEDDLARS WALK, RINGWOOD, BH24 1EZ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
RINGWOOD DENTAL
Address: 36 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
DALKEITH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 WEST STREET, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1DZ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
NORTHFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 163 NORTHFIELD ROAD, RINGWOOD, BH24 1SS
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
NEWTOWN ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 131 NEWTOWN ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EH
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THE CLOSE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 478901
CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARKERS CLOSE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1SD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 5 PARKERS CLOSE, NORTH POULNER, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1SD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 472515
CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PARKERS CLOSE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1SD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS SURGERY
Address: 1 PINE DRIVE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 2LN
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
AUTOMEDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 HOBURNE ENTERPRISE PARK, EMBANKMENT WAY, RINGWOOD, BH24 1WL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 814399
RINGWOOD HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, THE CLOSE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1JY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 837324
BOOTS
Address: 11 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1HB
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 474170
RINGWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 43A SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, BH24 1HE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 837400
POULNER PHARMACY
Address: THE SURGERY, PARKERS CLOSE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1SD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 483643
ASHLEY HEATH PHARMACY
Address: 2 & 3 HIGH STREET, ASHLEY HEATH, RINGWOOD, BH24 2HP
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 470982
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hinton Admiral Station is 6.45 miles away.
Address: Hinton Admiral station, Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW
Hinton Admiral is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Hinton Admiral Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Christchurch Station is 6.69 miles away.
Address: Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Christchurch is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Christchurch Station is staffed on a part time basis.