Gower Road is a street located in the town of Shaftesbury. It uses the postcode SP7 8RU. The street has a length of approximately 169 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 27601845 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 96.2 miles West from central London., 17.46 miles West from Salisbury, 20.08 miles East from Yeovil and 21.68 miles South from Trowbridge.
GOWER ROAD is within the Post Town of SHAFTESBURY
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Map of Gower Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004257 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Gower Road
| 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 |
10.70 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Warminster Address: A36/A350 Bypass, Service Area, Bath Rd, Warminster, BA12 7RU Telephone: 0871 984 6058 Visit Hotel Page |
14.61 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Frome Address: Commerce Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.06 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford Address: New Petersfinger Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.14 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Beckington Address: Trowbridge Road, Frome, BA11 6SF Telephone: 0871 984 6220 Visit Hotel Page |
18.68 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Gower Road
UPRN: 100040597667
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597668
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597669
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597671
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597672
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597674
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597675
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200001862319
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597676
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200002446417
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040597677
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013290532
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013290533
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013290534
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10013290535
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10013290536
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10013290537
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013290538
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10013290539
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £173,000 | £215,000 | £194,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £198,000 | £236,000 | £217,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £432,500 | £432,500 | £432,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | £420,000 | £337,500 | £378,750 | 2 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £241,000 | £252,833 | 3 |
| 2022 | £392,500 | £392,500 | £392,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Meyers Estate Agents | Sleepy Hollow 26 Burton Close, Shaftesbury, SP7 8SW | Visit Website |
| Chaffers Estate Agents | 48 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AA | Visit Website |
| Connells | 34 High Street Shaftesbury SP7 8JG | Visit Website |
| Connells Lettings | 34 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JG | Visit Website |
| Lodestone Property | Unit 4, The Old School House The Courtyard, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BP | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Gower Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.006607 |
| Longitude | -2.182452 |
| OS Easting (X): | 387200 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 123100 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST872231 |
Known Residential Addresses for Gower Road
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- 26
- 24
- 12
- 1
- 9
- 16
- 5
- 13
- 3
- 22
Roads that have a Junction with Gower Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Brionne Way | junction |
| Pound Lane | junction |
| Greenstone Road | pseudo node |
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 (19.89 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 | E00103681 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| Average Age | 40.57 |
| Area Population | 1905.00 |
| Male Population | 893.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 1012.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020455 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 003B |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004257 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 0.45 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
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| Unit 1 Harwood Ret Centre, Gillingham, , SP8 4PY |
| 01747229476 |
| Distance: 4.39 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
| Asda Gillingham |
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| Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA |
| 01747 882800 |
| Distance: 4.46 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gillingham |
| Waitrose Gillingham |
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| Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| 01747 826200 |
| Distance: 4.54 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Gillingham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.3 | 13.3 | 17.8 | N | 21 |
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: Shaftesbury Town Ward |
| Parish: Shaftesbury Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Address: The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury, St James's Street, St James St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01747852620
Ludwell Community Primary School
Address: Ludwell Community Primary School, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact:
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01747852901
England Secondary Schools
Shaftesbury School
Address: Shaftesbury School, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01747854498
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: 1.25 (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: 15.98 (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: 17.46 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wincanton Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: :
TISBURY SURGERY
Address: PARK ROAD, TISBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 6LF
Distance: 6.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 870204
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 6.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, TISBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 6LD
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 870264
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 8.56 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 4.35 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 5.85 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.