Balsom Close in the village of Winsham
About Balsom Close
Balsom Close is a street located in the village of Winsham. It uses the postcode TA20 4LG. The street has a length of approximately 43 metres.
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 District 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 36618788 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 128.96 miles West from central London., 12.98 miles South West from Yeovil, 14.44 miles South East from Taunton and 22.22 miles North West from Dorchester.
BALSOM CLOSE is within the Post Town of CHARD
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Map of Balsom Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006098 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Postcodes for Balsom Close |
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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 Balsom Close
| 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 |
5.98 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.48 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Seaton Address: Harbour Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.68 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.16 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton M5 J25 Address: Ruishton Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.58 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £300,000 | £68,000 | £300,000 | 3 |
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 |
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| Bright Estates | The Old Rectory, Cricket Malherbie, Ilminster,TA19 0PW | Visit Website |
| Paul Fenton Estate Agents | 34 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PT | Visit Website |
| Tarr Residential | 35 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PT | Visit Website |
| Savill Andrews Limited | 1 Howards Row Fore Street Chard TA20 1PH | Visit Website |
| Somerset Park Homes | 1 Howards Row Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
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Location Details
| Balsom Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.852517 |
| Longitude | -2.892777 |
| OS Easting (X): | 337162 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 106330 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST372063 |
Roads that have a Junction with Balsom Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Western Way | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
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| Sunset | 16:24 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 16 November 2024 at 16:00 (15.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.9°C (95.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00148904 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 48.41 |
| Area Population | 2293.00 |
| Male Population | 1127.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1166.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029230 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Somerset 024D |
| 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: 3.06 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chard Superstore |
| Sainsburys Chard |
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| Holyrood Street, Chard, England, TA20 2AJ |
| 01460 599830 |
| Distance: 3.46 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chard |
| Waitrose Crewkerne |
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| South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA |
| 01460 72470 |
| Distance: 4.76 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Crewkerne |
| Tesco Ilminster Superstore |
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| Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ |
| 0345 675 7060 |
| Distance: 5.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ilminster Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01460 - Chard |
| Area Code: 01297 - Axminster |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.6 | 8 | 8.1 | N | 8 |
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: Windwhistle Ward |
| Parish: Winsham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Somerset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Winsham Primary School
Address: Winsham Primary School, Church Street, Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
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: 4.87 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chard Community 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: 7.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Crewkerne 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: 10.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to Axminster Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SPRINGSIDE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 33A FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PT
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
SOMERSET PCDS
Address: LEACH ROAD, CHARD BUSINESS PARK, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1FA
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
BLACK SWAN DENTAL SPA
Address: 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU
Distance: 4.75 miles
Contact: :
ORCHARD LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ORCHARD LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7AF
Distance: 4.86 miles
Contact: :
THE CREWKERNE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 4 BERE COURT, OLD MILL LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7BN
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: :
THE ILE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 17 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, TA19 0AJ
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ARIEL HEALTHCARE
Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63071
ARIEL HEALTHCARE - ST. MARYS
Address: ST. MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, TA20 2DZ
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, CHARD
Address: TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, ST MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2DZ
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 67763
SPRINGMEAD SURGERY, CHARD
Address: SUMMERFIELDS ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2EW
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 64457
CREWKERNE HEALTH CENTRE, CREWKERNE
Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BX
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72435
WEST ONE SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8AY
Distance: 4.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MORTON'S PHARMACY
Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63051
MORTONS PHARMACY CHARD HOLYROOD STREET
Address: 1 STRINGFELLOW GALLERY, HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AH
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63089
BOOTS
Address: 5 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63114
CREWKERNE PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, TA18 8BX
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72781
BOOTS
Address: 8-10 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7LA
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72310
BOOTS
Address: 6 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AJ
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52648
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Crewkerne Station is 5.16 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.
Axminster Station is 7.09 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.