The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
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 92.45 miles South West from central London., 13.96 miles South West from Salisbury, 17.26 miles North West from Bournemouth and 23.36 miles North East from Dorchester.
STRAIGHT LANE is within the Post Town of
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Map of Straight Lane
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004243 (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 Straight Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.85 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
12.03 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ringwood Address: Forest Gate Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.57 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.93 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford Address: New Petersfinger Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.32 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Straight Lane | |
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| Latitude | 50.943978 |
| Longitude | -2.045687 |
| OS Easting (X): | 396790 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 116121 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST968161 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 19 December 2024 at 16:00 (14.64 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.7°C (75.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103356 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 45.57 |
| Area Population | 1428.00 |
| Male Population | 695.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 733.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020397 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Dorset 001D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004243 |
| MSOA Name: | East Dorset 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 7.74 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 7.95 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 8.08 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: 8.11 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
| Area Code: 01725 - Rockbourne |
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: Cranborne Chase Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Address: Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery, Common Road, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5NJ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01725552356
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: 12.42 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community 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: 12.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Westminster Memorial 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: 16.14 (miles) |
| Directions from to Victoria Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 7.75 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 7.84 miles
Contact: :
EAST STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25-27 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DU
Distance: 7.85 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL BLANDFORD
Address: 14 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 7.85 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 7.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY
Address: DEAN LANE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5PA
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01725 552500
THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, PENNYS LANE, CRANBORNE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 5QE
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01725 517272
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 6.51 miles
Contact: :
BROADCHALKE SURGERY
Address: DOVES MEADOW, BROADCHALKE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5EL
Distance: 7.31 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 7.53 miles
Contact: :
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 7.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452501
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 7.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 7.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 7.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 7.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, TISBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 6LD
Distance: 8.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 870264
VERWOOD PHARMACY
Address: BANK COURT, 10 MANOR ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DW
Distance: 8.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 828499
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ROVING EYE
Address: TARGETTS FARM, BOWERCHALKE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5DB
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 7.80 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 7.81 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 7.81 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS BLANDFORD FORUM
Address: 44 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 7.85 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 7.88 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tisbury Station is 8.20 miles away.
Address: Tisbury station, Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT
Tisbury is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Tisbury Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 11.67 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.