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 111.59 miles South West from central London., 5.46 miles North from Dorchester, 14.03 miles South East from Yeovil and 24.56 miles West from Bournemouth.
RACKLANDS is within the Post Town of
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Map of Racklands
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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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. | |
| 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 Racklands
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.61 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Address: Gateway Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.15 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront Address: Lodmoor Country Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.60 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.87 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.29 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Racklands
UPRN: 200000756983
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200000756984
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Racklands | |
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| Latitude | 50.790931 |
| Longitude | -2.414561 |
| OS Easting (X): | 370782 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 99185 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY708992 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (17.81 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.7°C (89.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104171 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| 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: 5.38 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
| Iceland Dorchester |
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| Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU |
| 01305251382 |
| Distance: 5.5 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: 5.52 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
| Waitrose Poundbury |
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| Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3BW |
| 01305 250938 |
| Distance: 5.68 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Poundbury |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01300 - Cerne Abbas |
| Area Code: 01305 - Dorchester |
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: Piddletrenthide Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Address: Piddle Valley Church of England First School, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01300348219
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Address: Piddle Valley Church of England First School, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact:
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: 8.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dorset County 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: 9.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maiden Castle House |
| BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
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| Address: Herringston Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01305 263252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.17 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: :
VESPASIAN HOUSE
Address: BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TS
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 5.52 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 15 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 5.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CERNE ABBAS SURGERY
Address: 51 LONG STREET, CERNE ABBAS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7JG
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01300 341666
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 848333
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 5.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD
Address: UNIT 52F, ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7UA
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 230091
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 5.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 5.48 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dorchester West Station is 5.66 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 5.73 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.