About Ranston Drive
Ranston Drive is a service road in Shroton|BLANDFORD FORUM
Ranston Drive 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.
Ranston Drive is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 99.48 miles South West from central London., 17.01 miles North East from Dorchester, 19.12 miles East from Yeovil and 19.33 miles North West from Bournemouth.
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Map of Ranston Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004259 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Location Details
| Ranston Drive | |
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| Latitude | 50.906992 |
| Longitude | -2.196200 |
| OS Easting (X): | 386206 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 112026 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST862120 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Frequently asked Questions for Ranston Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the area of Iwerne Courtney or Shroton, Hanford & Iwerne Stepleton Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the ward of Beacon.
What County is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the constituency of North Dorset.
What Part of the UK is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is Ranston Drive in?
Ranston Drive is located within the Dorset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Ranston Drive
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Sunset and Sunrise times for Ranston Drive
| Sunrise | 04:52 |
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| Sunset | 21:27 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Ranston Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 16 June 2024 at 11:00 (18.07 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.7°C (63.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103616 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| Average Age | 39.59 |
| Area Population | 1519.00 |
| Male Population | 733.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 786.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020445 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 005B |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004259 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 3.72 Miles |
| Directions from Ranston Drive to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 3.81 Miles |
| Directions from Ranston Drive to Morrisons Blandford Forum |
| Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
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| Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PU |
| 0345 677 9066 |
| Distance: 4.19 Miles |
| Directions from Ranston Drive to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 6.91 Miles |
| Directions from Ranston Drive to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
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 2019 General Election Simon Hoare won with a majority of 24,301 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,765 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Beacon Ward |
| Parish: Iwerne Courtney or Shroton, Hanford & Iwerne Stepleton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Ranston Drive
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL BLANDFORD
Address: 14 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
EAST STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25-27 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DU
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Ranston Drive
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452501
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.91 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Ranston Drive
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 3.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 4.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 6.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 6.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Ranston Drive
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 9.39 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.
Directions from Ranston Drive to Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Templecombe Station is 11.62 miles away.
Address: Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
Templecombe is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Templecombe Station is staffed on a full time basis.