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 130.92 miles West from central London., 12.69 miles South East from Taunton, 14.83 miles West from Yeovil and 24.51 miles North West from Dorchester.
FORTON ROAD is within the Post Town of CHARD
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Map of Forton Road
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006098 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Forton Road |
| 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 Forton Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Ilminster Address: A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT Telephone: 0871 984 6229 Visit Hotel Page |
5.16 |
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2: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address: Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.88 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Seaton Address: Harbour Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.92 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton M5 J25 Address: Ruishton Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.04 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Taunton Address: Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.13 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forton Road | |
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| Latitude | 50.859789 |
| Longitude | -2.945135 |
| OS Easting (X): | 333487 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 107185 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST335072 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 19 December 2024 at 13:00 (12.82 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.7°C (72.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00148844 & E00148845 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 47.65 |
| Area Population | 1447.00 |
| Male Population | 721.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 726.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029219 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Somerset 024B |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006098 |
| MSOA Name: | South Somerset 024 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Chard Superstore |
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| Tapstone Rd, Chard, TA20 2LW |
| 0345 677 9141 |
| Distance: 1.06 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chard Superstore |
| Sainsburys Chard |
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| Holyrood Street, Chard, England, TA20 2AJ |
| 01460 599830 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chard |
| Tesco Ilminster Superstore |
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| Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ |
| 0345 675 7060 |
| Distance: 4.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ilminster Superstore |
| Tesco Axminster Superstore |
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| Shand Park, West St, Axminster, EX13 5NG |
| 0345 677 9019 |
| Distance: 5.89 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Axminster Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01460 - Chard |
| Area Code: 01297 - Axminster |
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: Blackdown & Tatworth Ward |
| Parish: Tatworth and Forton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Winsham Primary School
Address: Winsham Primary School, Church Street, Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact:
Tatworth Primary School
Address: Tatworth Primary School, School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01460220565
Avishayes Community Primary School
Address: Avishayes Community Primary School, Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 0146063050
Manor Court Community Primary School
Address: Manor Court Community Primary School, Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 0146062350
England Secondary Schools
Holyrood Academy
Address: Holyrood Academy, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01460260100
Nearest Hospitals
| Chard Community Hospital |
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| Address: Crewkerne Road, Chard, TA20 1NF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01460 238220 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.76 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chard Community Hospital |
| Axminster Hospital |
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| Address: Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5DU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01297 630400 |
| Distance: 9.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Axminster Hospital |
| 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: 10.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to Crewkerne Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SPRINGSIDE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 33A FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PT
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
SOMERSET PCDS
Address: LEACH ROAD, CHARD BUSINESS PARK, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1FA
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
THE ILE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 17 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, TA19 0AJ
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: :
AXMINSTER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WEYCROFT AVENUE, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5HU
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: :
STAMFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STAMFORD HOUSE, SILVER STREET, AXMINSTER, EX13 5AH
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: :
BLACK SWAN DENTAL SPA
Address: 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU
Distance: 6.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ARIEL HEALTHCARE - ST. MARYS
Address: ST. MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, TA20 2DZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, CHARD
Address: TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, ST MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2DZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 67763
ARIEL HEALTHCARE
Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63071
SPRINGMEAD SURGERY, CHARD
Address: SUMMERFIELDS ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2EW
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 64457
SUMMERVALE SURGERY
Address: ILMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE, CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52354
THE MEADOWS SURGERY
Address: CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52284
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MORTON'S PHARMACY
Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63051
MORTONS PHARMACY CHARD HOLYROOD STREET
Address: 1 STRINGFELLOW GALLERY, HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AH
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63089
BOOTS
Address: 5 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63114
MINSTER PHARMACY
Address: 15 SILVER STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0DH
Distance: 4.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52712
BOOTS
Address: 6 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AJ
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52648
MORTON'S PHARMACY
Address: TRINITY SQUARE, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5AP
Distance: 5.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 32115
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
STEPHEN BESWETHERICK OPTICIANS
Address: 60 HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AL
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (CHARD)
Address: 18 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PP
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHARD)
Address: 2 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
RICHARD STENT OPTOMETRIST
Address: CORNHILL, MARKET SQUARE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AS
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (AXMINSTER)
Address: CHARD STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5DZ
Distance: 5.78 miles
Contact: :
BENNETT AND ROGERS OPTICIANS (AXMINSTER)
Address: 11A WEST STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5NU
Distance: 5.88 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Axminster Station is 6.19 miles away.
Address: Axminster station, Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF
Axminster is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Axminster Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Crewkerne Station is 7.32 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.