Down Road in the village of Pimperne
About Down Road
Down Road is a street located in the village of Pimperne. The street has a length of approximately 373 metres.
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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27600911 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DT11 8UR, DT11 8UP and DT11 8XA.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 97.76 miles South West from central London., 16.4 miles North West from Bournemouth, 17.74 miles North East from Dorchester and 19.56 miles South West from Salisbury.
DOWN ROAD is within the Post Town of BLANDFORD FORUM
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Map of Down Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004260 (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) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Down Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.51 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.53 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address: Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.78 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Poole Address: Holes Bay Rd, Poole, BH15 1LS Telephone: 0871 559 1880 Visit Hotel Page |
13.29 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
13.57 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £699,650 | £699,650 | £699,650 | 1 |
| 2019 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £266,000 | £750,000 | £508,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £600,000 | £400,000 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Chaffers | 18 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AR | Visit Website |
| Connells | 20 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR | Visit Website |
| Vivien Horder | 4 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AR | |
| Forum Sales and Lettings | 15 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AU | Visit Website |
| Jackson-Stops | 21 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AU | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Down Road | |
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| Latitude | 50.885722 |
| Longitude | -2.135969 |
| OS Easting (X): | 390436 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 109651 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST904097 |
Roads that have a Junction with Down Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Boyte Road | junction |
| Arlecks Lane | junction |
| School Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
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| Sunset | 16:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (15.06 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.2°C (84.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103598 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 47.74 |
| Area Population | 1993.00 |
| Male Population | 984.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1009.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020442 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 006A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004260 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 2.36 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 2.49 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: 2.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 8.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01258 | BLANDFORD - STBLNFD | P5 | FTTC |
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: Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants Ward |
| Parish: Pimperne Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School, Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01258452025
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Address: Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School, Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01258453120
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 3.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
| Victoria Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, BH21 1ER, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 856410 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to Victoria Hospital |
| 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: 13.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Westminster Memorial Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
EAST STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25-27 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DU
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL BLANDFORD
Address: 14 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 5.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452501
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: :
WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND
Address: PAMELA HAMBRO HALL, WINTERBORNE STRICKLAND, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0NN
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
STURMINSTER MARSHALL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: MEMORIAL HALL, CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4DH
Distance: 6.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
WELLBEING PHARMACY
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4AY
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 857657
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 7.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 8.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
THE WALFORD MILL PHARMACY
Address: MILL HOUSE, KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 8.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 840048
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 11.85 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.
Hamworthy Station is 12.21 miles away.
Address: Hamworthy station, Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA
Hamworthy is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Hamworthy Station is staffed on a part time basis.