Dark Lane is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 713 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 43200948 and 81100241 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 110.42 miles South West from central London., 4.7 miles East from Dorchester, 19.66 miles South East from Yeovil and 20.47 miles West from Bournemouth.
DARK LANE is within the Post Town of
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Map of Dark Lane
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004279, E02004272 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Dark Lane |
| 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 Dark Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.84 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Address: Gateway Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.77 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront Address: Lodmoor Country Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.81 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.76 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address: Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.89 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Connells | 3 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UH | Visit Website |
| Connells Lettings | 3 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UH | Visit Website |
| Fox & Sons | 40 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1DF | |
| Mayfair Town & Country | 30, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BY | |
| Dickinson Bowden | 62 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UY | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Dark Lane | |
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| Latitude | 50.728803 |
| Longitude | -2.331441 |
| OS Easting (X): | 376609 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 92247 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY766922 |
Roads that have a Junction with Dark Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Watery Lane | junction |
| Milom Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Isle Of Portland 21 December 2024 at 18:00 (15.27 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.8°C (72.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (39 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104163 & E00104175 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 45.40 & 45.33 |
| Area Population | 1851.00 & 2437.00 |
| Male Population | 876.00 & 1192.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 975.00 & 1245.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 & 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020538 &E01020540 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 011C &West Dorset 004E |
| SOA Code: | 2d &2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004279 &E02004272 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 011 &West Dorset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
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| Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN |
| 01305 268420 |
| Distance: 4.69 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
| Iceland Dorchester |
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| Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU |
| 01305251382 |
| Distance: 4.79 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: 5.21 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
| Tesco Dorchester Superstore |
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| Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2RY |
| 0345 677 9224 |
| Distance: 5.27 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dorchester Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01305 - Dorchester |
| Area Code: 01300 - Cerne Abbas |
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 South Dorset &West Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Edward Morello &Simon Hoare |
| Details for the MP Edward Morello &Simon Hoare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Edward Morello &Simon Hoare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Edward Morello &Simon Hoare won with a majority of 7,789 the result was LD gain from Con &Con hold. The total electorate was 75,924 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Winterborne & Broadmayne &Puddletown & Lower Winterborne Ward |
| Parish: Tincleton, Woodsford, Puddletown & Athelhampton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Address: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01305848293
England Primary Schools
Puddletown Church of England First School
Address: Puddletown Church of England First School, Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01305848206
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: 8.31 (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: 8.34 (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: 8.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BOVINGTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BOVINGTON, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6JA
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 848333
THE SURGERY
Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
MILTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 7 MILTON ROAD CLOSE, MILBORNE ST ANDREW, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0JY
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: :
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 4.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD
Address: UNIT 52F, ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7UA
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 230091
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 4.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 5.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 4.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Moreton (Dorset) Station is 2.08 miles away.
Address: Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
Moreton (Dorset) is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Moreton (Dorset) Station is an unstaffed station.
Dorchester South Station is 4.82 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.