Turks Close in the village of Motcombe
About Turks Close
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 97 miles West from central London., 18.57 miles West from Salisbury, 19.1 miles East from Yeovil and 20.1 miles South from Trowbridge.
TURKS CLOSE is within the Post Town of
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Map of Turks Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004256 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Turks Close |
| 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 Turks Close
| 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 |
8.96 |
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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 |
13.06 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Frome Address: Commerce Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.20 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Beckington Address: Trowbridge Road, Frome, BA11 6SF Telephone: 0871 984 6220 Visit Hotel Page |
16.86 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.84 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Turks Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.029077 |
| Longitude | -2.215608 |
| OS Easting (X): | 384881 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 125605 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST849256 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:25 |
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| Sunset | 16:21 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 16 November 2024 at 03:00 (18.52 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.3°C (97.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103654 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | E01033158 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 002F |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004256 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 1.82 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
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| Unit 1 Harwood Ret Centre, Gillingham, , SP8 4PY |
| 01747229476 |
| Distance: 2.5 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
| Asda Gillingham |
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| Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA |
| 01747 882800 |
| Distance: 2.58 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gillingham |
| Waitrose Gillingham |
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| Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| 01747 826200 |
| Distance: 2.66 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Gillingham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
| Area Code: 01963 - Wincanton |
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: Gillingham Ward |
| Parish: Motcombe Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Address: Motcombe CofE Primary School, Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01747852018
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: 2.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Westminster Memorial 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: 14.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wincanton Community 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: 18.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blandford Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DT
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860001
SILTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, GILLINGHAM ROAD, SILTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DF
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 841304
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
MERE PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DL
Distance: 4.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860232
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 2.50 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 6.33 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.