The Drift Chard is a street located near the town of Chard and near the village of Forton and near the village of Tatworth

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About The Drift

The Drift is a street located near the town of Chard and near the village of Forton and near the village of Tatworth. The street has a length of approximately 3,141 metres.

The Drift 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 Drift has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 36612518 in the National Street Gazetteer.

The Drift has the postcodes of TA20 4DN, TA20 4HJ and TA20 4DW.

The Drift is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 130.35 miles West from central London., 12.75 miles South East from Taunton, 14.27 miles West from Yeovil and 24.15 miles North West from Dorchester.

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Estate Agents near The Drift
NameAddressWebsite
Paul Fenton Estate Agents34 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PTVisit Website
Tarr Residential35 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PTVisit Website
Savill Andrews Limited1 Howards Row Fore Street Chard TA20 1PHVisit Website

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Budget Hotels near The Drift

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Travelodge Ilminster
Address:A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT
Telephone:0871 984 6229 Learn More
4.89
2: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton M5 J25
Address:Ruishton Lane
Telephone: Learn More
12.03
3: Name:Days Inn Taunton
Address:Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull
Telephone: Learn More
12.10
4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Taunton
Address:Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Avenue
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5: Name:Travelodge Taunton
Address:2 Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR
Telephone:0871 984 6056 Learn More
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Location Details

The Drift
Map showing the location of The Drift
Latitude50.863534
Longitude-2.933543
OS Easting (X):334308
OS Northing (Y):107591
OS Grid Reference:ST343076

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Frequently asked Questions for The Drift

What Council (Local Authority) is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the local authority area of South Somerset Council which is a District Council.

What Parish Council is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the area of Tatworth and Forton Parish Council.

What Electoral Ward is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the ward of Blackdown & Tatworth.

What County is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the ceremonial county of Somerset.

What Constituency is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the constituency of Yeovil.

What Part of the UK is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the South West (England) region of the United Kingdom.

What County Council area is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the Somerset Council area.

What Police Force area is The Drift in?

The Drift is located within the Avon and Somerset Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with The Drift

StreetJunction Type
Avishayes Roadjunction
Nutshole Lanejunction
Horn Lanejunction

Sunset and Sunrise times for The Drift

Sunrise05:51
Sunset18:41

Latest Weather Conditions for The Drift

Observed at Weather Station:Dunkeswell Aerodrome 29 March 2024 at 14:00 (13.32 miles away)
Current Weather:Cloudy
Temperature and Humidity:9.7°C (76.2%)
Wind Direction and Speed:SSW (21 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00148844
ONS Area NameAgricultural Communities
Average Age47.65
Area Population1447.00
Male Population721.00 (50%)
Female Population726.00 (50%)
Benefit Claimants7 (0%)
LSOA Code:E01029219
LSOA Name:South Somerset 024B
SOA Code:2c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02006098
MSOA Name:South Somerset 024

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Chard Superstore
Tapstone Rd, Chard, TA20 2LW
0345 677 9141
Distance: 1.16 Miles
Directions from The Drift to Tesco Chard Superstore
Sainsburys Chard
Holyrood Street, Chard, England, TA20 2AJ
01460 599830
Distance: 1.52 Miles
Directions from The Drift to Sainsburys Chard
Tesco Ilminster Superstore
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ
0345 675 7060
Distance: 4.42 Miles
Directions from The Drift to Tesco Ilminster Superstore
Waitrose Crewkerne
South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
01460 72470
Distance: 6.2 Miles
Directions from The Drift to Waitrose Crewkerne

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01460 - Chard
Area Code: 01297 - Axminster

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps 4.4 4.4 5.9 N 3

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Yeovil
The Member of Parliament is Marcus Fysh
Details for the MP Marcus Fysh on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Marcus Fysh on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2019 General Election Marcus Fysh won with a majority of 16,181 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 82,468
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Blackdown & Tatworth Ward
Ceremonial County: Somerset

Nearest Schools

Schools near The Drift
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 Nearest Dentists

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near The Drift

ARIEL HEALTHCARE

Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63071

ARIEL HEALTHCARE - ST. MARYS

Address: ST. MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, TA20 2DZ

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, CHARD

Address: TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, ST MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2DZ

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 67763

SPRINGMEAD SURGERY, CHARD

Address: SUMMERFIELDS ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2EW

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 64457

SUMMERVALE SURGERY

Address: ILMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE, CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE

Distance: 4.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 52354

THE MEADOWS SURGERY

Address: CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE

Distance: 4.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 52284

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near The Drift

STEPHEN BESWETHERICK OPTICIANS

Address: 60 HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AL

Distance: 1.45 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (CHARD)

Address: 18 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PP

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CHARD)

Address: 2 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: :

RICHARD STENT OPTOMETRIST

Address: CORNHILL, MARKET SQUARE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AS

Distance: 4.50 miles

Contact: :

MILLICANS EYE CENTRE

Address: 4 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JY

Distance: 6.15 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 7-8 FALKLAND SQUARE, CREWKERNE, TA18 7JS

Distance: 6.19 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Axminster Station is 6.65 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.

Directions from The Drift to Axminster Rail Station

Crewkerne Station is 6.79 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.

Directions from The Drift to Crewkerne Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Exeter International Airport is 23 miles away Directions from The Drift to Exeter International Airport
Bristol International Airport is 37.41 miles away Directions from The Drift to Bristol International Airport
Cardiff International Airport is 40.93 miles away Directions from The Drift to Cardiff International Airport

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