The Cross is a street located in the village of Okeford Fitzpaine. It uses the postcode DT11 0RF. The street has a length of approximately 35 metres.
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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 27602091, 81100032, 81100217 and 81100462 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 102.96 miles South West from central London., 14.52 miles North East from Dorchester, 15.75 miles East from Yeovil and 21.73 miles North West from Bournemouth.
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Map of The Cross
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| 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 The 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 |
12.16 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.68 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.48 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.21 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address: Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.25 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Symonds & Sampson | Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR | Visit Website |
| Symonds & Sampson - Auctions, Sturminster Newton | Agriculture House Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR | Visit Website |
| Morton New | 1 Market House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AS | Visit Website |
| Roy Barretts | Drapers House Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AS | Visit Website |
| Meyers Blandford Forum | 66 The Cliff, Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PP |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Location Details
| The Cross | |
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| Latitude | 50.897496 |
| Longitude | -2.276879 |
| OS Easting (X): | 380530 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 110988 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST805110 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Cross
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Higher Street | junction |
| Castle Lane | junction |
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 (17.49 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 | E00103589 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| 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 |
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| 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: 5.63 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 5.63 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: 6.05 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 8.4 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 5.3 | 3.8 | 9.6 | N | 5 |
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 |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford
Address: St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford, Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact:
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: 0.01 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 474500
WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND
Address: PAMELA HAMBRO HALL, WINTERBORNE STRICKLAND, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0NN
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 3 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AH
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AF
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 61 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 5.72 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS BLANDFORD FORUM
Address: 44 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Templecombe Station is 9.42 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 9.44 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.