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 111.8 miles South West from central London., 5.02 miles East from Dorchester, 20.51 miles West from Bournemouth and 21.98 miles South East from Yeovil.
SKIPPETS LANE is within the Post Town of
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| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004279 (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 Skippets Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.08 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront Address: Lodmoor Country Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.72 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Address: Gateway Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.92 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address: Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.02 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.17 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Skippets Lane | |
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| Latitude | 50.686761 |
| Longitude | -2.329056 |
| OS Easting (X): | 376757 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 87572 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY768876 |
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 (12.63 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 | E00104157 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 47.01 |
| Area Population | 1953.00 |
| Male Population | 988.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 965.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020537 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 011B |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004279 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
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| Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN |
| 01305 268420 |
| Distance: 5.06 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
| Iceland Dorchester |
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| Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU |
| 01305251382 |
| Distance: 5.09 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dorchester |
| Tesco Dorchester Superstore |
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| Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2RY |
| 0345 677 9224 |
| Distance: 5.14 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dorchester Superstore |
| Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
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| Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 2FB |
| 1305259859 |
| Distance: 5.54 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| 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 South Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Lloyd Hatton |
| Details for the MP Lloyd Hatton on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lloyd Hatton on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lloyd Hatton won with a majority of 1,048 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,924 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Crossways Ward |
| Parish: Crossways Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Frome Valley CofE VA First School
Address: Frome Valley CofE VA First School, School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01305852643
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 8.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Winterbourne 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: 8.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maiden Castle House |
| 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: 8.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dorset County Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BOVINGTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BOVINGTON, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6JA
Distance: 4.11 miles
Contact: :
MOUTHPEACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CHALK PIT LANE, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6DW
Distance: 4.40 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 4.99 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE SURGERY
Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 848333
THE WELLBRIDGE PRACTICE
Address: MEADOW LANE, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6DR
Distance: 4.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 462376
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 4.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: DORCHESTER ROAD, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6EJ
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 462293
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 7 LITTLEMOOR ROAD, PRESTON, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6LD
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 833379
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 5.07 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 5.07 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Moreton (Dorset) Station is 1.22 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.
Wool Station is 4.72 miles away.
Address: Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL
Wool is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Wool Station is staffed on a part time basis.