Higher Melcombe in the hamlet of Melcombe Bingham
About Higher Melcombe
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 108.46 miles South West from central London., 8.23 miles North East from Dorchester, 14.45 miles South East from Yeovil and 22.73 miles West from Bournemouth.
HIGHER MELCOMBE is within the Post Town of
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Map of Higher Melcombe
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004272 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Higher Melcombe |
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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 Higher Melcombe
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.39 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Address: Gateway Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.83 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront Address: Lodmoor Country Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.18 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.24 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Wincanton Address: Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6511 Visit Hotel Page |
15.90 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Higher Melcombe | |
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| Latitude | 50.821812 |
| Longitude | -2.359178 |
| OS Easting (X): | 374702 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 102598 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST747026 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
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| Sunset | 16:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (17.65 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.9°C (73.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104168 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 45.79 |
| Area Population | 1988.00 |
| Male Population | 986.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1002.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020539 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 004D |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004272 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
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| Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN |
| 01305 268420 |
| Distance: 8.15 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
| Iceland Dorchester |
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| Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU |
| 01305251382 |
| Distance: 8.29 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dorchester |
| Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
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| Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 2FB |
| 1305259859 |
| Distance: 8.41 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
| Waitrose Poundbury |
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| Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3BW |
| 01305 250938 |
| Distance: 8.68 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Poundbury |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01300 - Cerne Abbas |
| Area Code: 01305 - Dorchester |
| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
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 West Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Edward Morello |
| Details for the MP Edward Morello on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Edward Morello on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Edward Morello won with a majority of 7,789 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,924 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Chalk Valleys Ward |
| Parish: Melcombe Horsey Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Dorset County Hospital |
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| Address: Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01305 251150 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.58 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dorset County 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: 14.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
| Maiden Castle House |
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| Address: 30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ER, |
| Independent Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 14.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maiden Castle House |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 7.27 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD MALT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BZ
Distance: 7.46 miles
Contact: :
OLD MARKET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB
Distance: 7.65 miles
Contact: :
BERE REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 THE OLD STABLES, MANOR FARM ROAD, BERE REGIS, WAREHAM, BH20 7HD
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 8.17 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 8.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MILTON ABBAS SURGERY
Address: CATHERINES WELL, MILTON ABBAS, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0AT
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
MILTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 7 MILTON ROAD CLOSE, MILBORNE ST ANDREW, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0JY
Distance: 4.47 miles
Contact: :
CERNE ABBAS SURGERY
Address: 51 LONG STREET, CERNE ABBAS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7JG
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01300 341666
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 5.28 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 5.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 848333
WINTERBOURNE WHITECHURCH
Address: VILLAGE HALL, DOLWAY LANE, WINTERBOURNE WHITECHURCH, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT11 0AW
Distance: 5.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD
Address: UNIT 52F, ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7UA
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 230091
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 7.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 8.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 8.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 8.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 8.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dorchester West Station is 8.48 miles away.
Address: Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Dorchester West is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Dorchester West Station is an unstaffed station.
Dorchester South Station is 8.49 miles away.
Address: Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Dorchester South is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Dorchester South Station is staffed on a part time basis.