The Cross in the village of Sixpenny Handley
About The Cross
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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 90.48 miles South West from central London., 12.12 miles South West from Salisbury, 17.01 miles North from Bournemouth and 25.17 miles North East from Dorchester.
THE CROSS is within the Post Town of SALISBURY
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Map of The Cross
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004243 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Cross |
| 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 The Cross
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
11.12 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.26 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ringwood Address: Forest Gate Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.36 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford Address: New Petersfinger Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.44 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Salisbury North Bishopdown Address: Pearce Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.76 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Location Details
| The Cross | |
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| Latitude | 50.952413 |
| Longitude | -2.002086 |
| OS Easting (X): | 399853 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 117058 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST999171 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:23 |
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| Sunset | 16:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 15 November 2024 at 15:00 (14.02 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.2°C (75.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103354 & E00103355 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 45.57 |
| Area Population | 1428.00 |
| Male Population | 695.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 733.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020397 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Dorset 001D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004243 |
| MSOA Name: | East Dorset 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Verwood Express |
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| 2-4 Ringwood Rd, Verwood, BH31 7AQ |
| 0345 675 7169 |
| Distance: 7.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Verwood Express |
| Morrisons Verwood |
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| Chiltern Drive, Verwood BH31 6UQ |
| 01202 822622. |
| Distance: 7.6 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Verwood |
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 9.11 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Tesco Fordingbridge Express |
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| 10 Salisbury St, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF |
| 0345 026 9872 |
| Distance: 9.41 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fordingbridge Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01725 - Rockbourne |
| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
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 North Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Simon Hoare |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Simon Hoare won with a majority of 1,589 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,690 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Cranborne Chase Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Address: Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery, Common Road, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5NJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01725552356
Nearest Hospitals
| Fordingbridge Hospital |
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| Address: Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, |
| NHS Sector |
| Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01425 652255 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.87 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fordingbridge Hospital |
| Westminster Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01747 851535 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 15.02 (miles) |
| Directions from to Westminster Memorial 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: 15.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE LAKES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT 4/A, THE OLD CROSSROADS, STATION ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7PU
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: :
FOREST LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 VICARAGE ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DR
Distance: 7.36 miles
Contact: :
VERWOOD DENTAL CARE
Address: 35 RINGWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7AB
Distance: 7.56 miles
Contact: :
NEWTOWN ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 131 NEWTOWN ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EH
Distance: 8.15 miles
Contact: :
TISBURY DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE
Address: HIGH STREET, TISBURY, SALISBURY, SP3 6HD
Distance: 8.41 miles
Contact: :
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 9.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY
Address: DEAN LANE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5PA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01725 552500
THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, PENNYS LANE, CRANBORNE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 5QE
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01725 517272
BROADCHALKE SURGERY
Address: DOVES MEADOW, BROADCHALKE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5EL
Distance: 5.84 miles
Contact: :
THE VERWOOD SURGERY
Address: 15 STATION ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7PY
Distance: 7.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 825353
SPRING ORCHARD
Address: HIGH STREET, FOVANT, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 5JL
Distance: 7.29 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE HALL
Address: ALDERHOLT, FORDINGBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SP6 3EP
Distance: 7.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
VERWOOD PHARMACY
Address: BANK COURT, 10 MANOR ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DW
Distance: 7.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 828499
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: CHILTERN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6UU
Distance: 7.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 826555
VERWOOD PHARMACY
Address: LAKE ROAD SURGERY, LAKE ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EH
Distance: 8.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 828499
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, TISBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 6LD
Distance: 8.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 870264
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 8.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 9.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tisbury Station is 8.20 miles away.
Address: Tisbury station, Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT
Tisbury is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Tisbury Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Salisbury Station is 11.79 miles away.
Address: Salisbury station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS
Salisbury is situated on the South Western Main Line|Wessex Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Salisbury Station is staffed on a full time basis.