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 97.41 miles South West from central London., 18.5 miles South West from Salisbury, 19.51 miles East from Yeovil and 20.58 miles North East from Dorchester.
HIGH STREET is within the Post Town of
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Map of High Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004259 (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 High Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Wincanton Address: Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6511 Visit Hotel Page |
11.70 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.25 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.34 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Warminster Address: A36/A350 Bypass, Service Area, Bath Rd, Warminster, BA12 7RU Telephone: 0871 984 6058 Visit Hotel Page |
17.46 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
17.82 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| High Street | |
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| Latitude | 50.965239 |
| Longitude | -2.185455 |
| OS Easting (X): | 386978 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 118501 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST870185 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (19.97 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.5°C (76.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103710 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 46.39 |
| Area Population | 2277.00 |
| Male Population | 1268.00 (56%) |
| Female Population | 1009.00 (44%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020460 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 005D |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004259 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 2.9 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
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| Unit 1 Harwood Ret Centre, Gillingham, , SP8 4PY |
| 01747229476 |
| Distance: 6.16 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
| Asda Gillingham |
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| Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA |
| 01747 882800 |
| Distance: 6.21 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gillingham |
| Waitrose Gillingham |
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| Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| 01747 826200 |
| Distance: 6.27 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Gillingham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
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: Beacon Ward |
| Parish: Compton Abbas Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna, West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 4.51 (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: 11.42 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
| Wincanton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Dancing Lane, Wincanton, BA9 9DQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01963 828444 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 19.3 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wincanton Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
OLD MARKET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: :
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.53 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 5.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 6.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 5.93 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 6.08 miles away.
Address: Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
Gillingham (Dorset) is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Tisbury Station is 8.07 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.