The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the South Somerset 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 121.75 miles West from central London., 5.98 miles South West from Yeovil, 17.75 miles North West from Dorchester and 18.28 miles South East from Taunton.
TOWNSEND is within the Post Town of CREWKERNE
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Map of Townsend
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02006094, E02006091 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Townsend |
| 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 Townsend
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.82 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.16 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Ilminster Address: A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT Telephone: 0871 984 6229 Visit Hotel Page |
9.41 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Yeovil Podimore Address: Podimore Services, A303 Roundabout, Nr. Yeovil, BA22 8JG Telephone: 0871 984 6059 Visit Hotel Page |
10.07 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton M5 J25 Address: Ruishton Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.83 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Townsend
UPRN: 30092937
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Townsend | |
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| Latitude | 50.885537 |
| Longitude | -2.736059 |
| OS Easting (X): | 348229 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 109880 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST482099 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (9.32 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 | E00148643, E00148809 & E00148810 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities & Detached Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.69 & 46.67 |
| Area Population | 1404.00 & 1289.00 |
| Male Population | 687.00 & 636.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 717.00 & 653.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 & 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029180 &E01029213 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Somerset 020C &South Somerset 017F |
| SOA Code: | 2d &2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006094 &E02006091 |
| MSOA Name: | South Somerset 020 &South Somerset 017 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Crewkerne |
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| South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA |
| 01460 72470 |
| Distance: 2.56 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Crewkerne |
| Asda Yeovil |
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| Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2HB |
| 01935 709500 |
| Distance: 4.96 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Yeovil |
| Morrisons Yeovil |
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| Lysander Road, Yeovil BA20 2AU |
| 01935 412119 |
| Distance: 5.28 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Yeovil |
| Tesco Yeovil Abbey Manor Express |
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| The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3TL |
| 0345 026 9096 |
| Distance: 5.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Yeovil Abbey Manor Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01935 - Yeovil |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Somerset |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset &BA20 2HT |
| Telephone Number: 01935 462 462 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Yeovil |
| The Member of Parliament is Adam Dance |
| Details for the MP Adam Dance on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Adam Dance on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Adam Dance won with a majority of 12,268 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,918 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Coker &Parrett Ward |
| Parish: Hardington Mandeville, Haselbury Plucknett & North Perrott Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
Address: Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School, North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7RQ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 0146072833
Nearest Hospitals
| Crewkerne Community Hospital |
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| Address: Middle Path, Crewkerne, TA18 8BG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01460 72491 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to Crewkerne Community Hospital |
| South Petherton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bernard Way, South Petherton, TA13 5EF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01460 243000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to South Petherton Community Hospital |
| Yeovil District Hospital |
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| Address: Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01935 475122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Yeovil District Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ORCHARD LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ORCHARD LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7AF
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
THE CREWKERNE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 4 BERE COURT, OLD MILL LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7BN
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
BLACK SWAN DENTAL SPA
Address: 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
STOKE DENTAL
Address: THE DENTAL SURGERY, 4 HAMDON CLOSE, STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, SOMERSET, TA14 6QN
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: :
THE MINSTER DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 3 CHURCH STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AZ
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHWOODS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 SOUTHWOODS, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2QG
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WEST ONE SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8AY
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
CREWKERNE HEALTH CENTRE, CREWKERNE
Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BX
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72435
WEST COKER SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, WEST COKER, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA22 9AH
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 862212
HAMDON MEDICAL CENTRE, STOKE-SUB-HAMDON
Address: MATTS LANE, STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, SOMERSET, TA14 6QE
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 822236
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (TUNNEL ROAD SURGERY)
Address: 24 TUNNEL ROAD, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AB
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE
Address: BARTON HOUSE, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3EQ
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 861938
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 8-10 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7LA
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72310
CREWKERNE PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, TA18 8BX
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72781
MERRIOTT PHARMACY
Address: 31 BROADWAY, MERRIOTT, TA16 5QG
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72222
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: HAMDON MEDICAL CENTRE, MATTS LANE, STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, SOMERSET, TA14 6QE
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 829578
OPTIONS PHARMACY
Address: 61B WEST COKER ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2JD
Distance: 4.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 425321
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: PRESTON ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2HB
Distance: 4.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 709510
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (CREWKERNE)
Address: 23 SOUTH STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8DA
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 7-8 FALKLAND SQUARE, CREWKERNE, TA18 7JS
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
MILLICANS EYE CENTRE
Address: 4 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JY
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
YOEVIL EXTRA
Address: QUEENSWAY PLACE, HUISH, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1DL
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (QUEENSWAY)
Address: QUEENSWAY PLACE, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1DL
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (YEOVIL)
Address: 26-28 PRINCES STREET, YEOVIL, BA20 1EQ
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Crewkerne Station is 2.07 miles away.
Address: Crewkerne station, Station Road, Crewkerne, Dorset, TA18 8AU
Crewkerne is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Crewkerne Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Yeovil Junction Station is 6.00 miles away.
Address: Yeovil Junction station, off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU
Yeovil Junction is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Yeovil Junction Station is staffed on a part time basis.