Dorset Road is a street located in the town of Atherton. The street has a length of approximately 345 metres.
The street is located within the Wigan District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44101021 and 44100980 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of M46 9QU, M46 9PT, M46 9PP and M46 9GJ.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 172.8 miles North West from central London., 11.02 miles West from Manchester, 21.99 miles North East from Liverpool and 28.7 miles North East from Chester.
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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.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Dorset Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village Address: Sale Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.36 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address: Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.67 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Bolton Central River Street Address: River St, Bolton, BL2 1BX Telephone: 0871 984 6520 Visit Hotel Page |
4.34 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Warrington Lowton Address: 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1HD Telephone: 0871 559 1851 Visit Hotel Page |
5.41 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.45 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Arc Homes | 69 Market Street, Atherton, M46 0DA | Visit Website |
| BALMER & CO | 129 Market Street, Atherton, M46 0DF | Visit Website |
| Little Green Property Shop | Buildmain Business CentreOffice 4, Laburnum Street, Atherton,M46 9FP | Visit Website |
| MOVUNO LIMITED | 94 Tyldesley Road, Atherton, M46 9DG | Visit Website |
| Entwistle Green | 11 Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Dorset Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.532028 |
| Longitude | -2.496182 |
| OS Easting (X): | 367115 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 404072 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD671041 |
Roads that have a Junction with Dorset Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Derby Street | junction |
| Car Bank Street | junction |
| Knowsley Avenue | junction |
| Warwick Road | roundabout |
| Norfolk Road | junction |
| Devonshire Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 31 December 2024 at 20:00 (12.82 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Heavy rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.7°C (95.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00031644 & E00031641 |
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| ONS Area Name | Young Hard-Pressed Families & Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 35.40 & 33.23 |
| Area Population | 2001.00 & 1601.00 |
| Male Population | 1016.00 & 793.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 985.00 & 808.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 71 & 77 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006241 &E01006240 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 017C &Wigan 017B |
| SOA Code: | 4c &4a |
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| MSOA Code: | E02001303 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 017 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Atherton |
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| Bolton Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9JZ |
| 01942 751710 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Atherton |
| Tesco Atherton Superstore |
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| Crabtree Ln, Atherton, M46 0AG |
| 0345 677 9718 |
| Distance: 0.71 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Atherton Superstore |
| Iceland Tyldesley |
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| Tyldesley Road, Manchester, M46 9AT |
| 01942876143 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Tyldesley |
| Sainsburys Westhoughton |
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| Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, England, BL5 3ZS |
| 01942 507850 |
| Distance: 1.53 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Westhoughton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Telephone Number: 01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bolton West |
| The Member of Parliament is Jo Platt |
| Details for the MP Jo Platt on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jo Platt on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jo Platt won with a majority of 8,881 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,978 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Atherton Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hindsford CofE Primary School
Address: Hindsford CofE Primary School, Lodge Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BL
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01942882409
Chowbent Primary School
Address: Chowbent Primary School, Laburnum Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01942883410
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Address: St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton, Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9FD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01942883919
Parklee Community School
Address: Parklee Community School, Wardour Street, Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, M46 0AR
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01942874203
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Address: Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre, Formby Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01942874271
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Address: St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton, Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01942882980
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Address: Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact:
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Address: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01942883118
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01942672825
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Address: Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01942883971
England Secondary Schools
Atherton High School
Address: Atherton High School, Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01942885500
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
DR VASANTH
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481040
INTRAHEALTH ATHERTON
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481680
DR KK CHAN & PARTNERS
Address: SEVEN BROOKS MEDICAL CENTRE, 21 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 884026
BEE FOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 25 BEE FOLD LANE, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0BD
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807870
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (ATHERTON)
Address: 15 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS
Address: 14 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0DN
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
DG OPTICAL (TYLDESLEY)
Address: 165 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 114 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FJ
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hag Fold Station is 0.14 miles away.
Address: Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Hag Fold is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Hag Fold Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Atherton Station is 0.77 miles away.
Address: Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Atherton is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Atherton Station is staffed on a full time basis.