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.
Orchard Close is a in Okeford Fitzpaine|BLANDFORD FORUM
The street is located within the 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 103.02 miles South West from central London., 14.58 miles North East from Dorchester, 15.6 miles East from Yeovil and 21.92 miles North West from Bournemouth.
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Map of Orchard Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004262 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| 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 Orchard Close Okeford Fitzpaine|BLANDFORD FORUM
| 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 |
11.97 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.74 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.33 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.40 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.28 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Orchard Close
UPRN: 100040588550
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100040588551
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040588552
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040588553
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040588554
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100040588555
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
We have found 1 postcode
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| Police Force: Dorset |
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Location Details
| Orchard Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.899507 |
| Longitude | -2.279802 |
| OS Easting (X): | 380325 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 111213 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST803112 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:06 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 20 December 2024 at 11:00 (17.32 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.7°C (81.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103592 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Industry Workers |
| Average Age | 45.75 |
| Area Population | 1850.00 |
| Male Population | 898.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 952.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020441 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 008D |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004262 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 5.81 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 5.82 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Blandford Forum |
| Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
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| Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PU |
| 0345 677 9066 |
| Distance: 6.23 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 8.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
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: Blackmore Vale Ward |
| Parish: Okeford Fitzpaine Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Address: Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England Voluntary Aided School, The Cross, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RF
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD MALT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BZ
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
OLD MARKET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 5.79 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 5.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 474500
WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND
Address: PAMELA HAMBRO HALL, WINTERBORNE STRICKLAND, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0NN
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
STALBRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LL
Distance: 6.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 362246
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 8.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 3 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AH
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AF
Distance: 5.83 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 61 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Templecombe Station is 9.23 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 9.30 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.