Lower Cross in the village of Hinton St. Mary
About Lower Cross
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Dorset Unitary is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 102.89 miles South West from central London., 14.12 miles East from Yeovil, 16.9 miles North from Dorchester and 23.99 miles West from Salisbury.
LOWER CROSS is within the Post Town of STURMINSTER NEWTON
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Map of Lower Cross
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004258 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Lower Cross |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Lower Cross
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Wincanton Address: Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6511 Visit Hotel Page |
8.75 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.85 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.83 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Yeovil Podimore Address: Podimore Services, A303 Roundabout, Nr. Yeovil, BA22 8JG Telephone: 0871 984 6059 Visit Hotel Page |
16.29 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.06 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Lower Cross | |
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| Latitude | 50.943721 |
| Longitude | -2.307343 |
| OS Easting (X): | 378409 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 116137 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST784161 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
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| Sunset | 16:26 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 13 November 2024 at 05:00 (15.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.3°C (81.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103695 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 46.48 |
| Area Population | 2179.00 |
| Male Population | 1066.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1113.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020458 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 004D |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004258 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Gillingham |
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| Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| 01747 826200 |
| Distance: 6.51 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Gillingham |
| Asda Gillingham |
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| Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA |
| 01747 882800 |
| Distance: 6.51 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gillingham |
| Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
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| Unit 1 Harwood Ret Centre, Gillingham, , SP8 4PY |
| 01747229476 |
| Distance: 6.54 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 6.63 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
| Area Code: 01963 - Wincanton |
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: Sturminster Newton Ward |
| Parish: Hinton St. Mary Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Sturminster Newton High School
Address: Sturminster Newton High School, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
Address: St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01258820206
William Barnes Primary School
Address: William Barnes Primary School, Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01258472257
Nearest Hospitals
| Westminster Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01747 851535 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Westminster Memorial Hospital |
| 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: 13.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
| Yeatman Hospital |
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| Address: Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01935 813991 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Yeatman Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
OLD MARKET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD MALT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
STALBRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2RG
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 6.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 474500
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 3.71 miles
Contact: :
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 4.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
STALBRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LL
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 362246
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 6.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 6.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 6.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Templecombe Station is 6.22 miles away.
Address: Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
Templecombe is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Templecombe Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 6.42 miles away.
Address: Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
Gillingham (Dorset) is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is staffed on a part time basis.