Buckhorn Close in the village of Melplash
About Buckhorn Close
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Dorset Unitary is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Buckhorn Close is a unclassified road in Melplash & Bridport.
The street 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 43210208 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 124.33 miles South West from central London., 11.99 miles South from Yeovil, 13.6 miles West from Dorchester and 23.05 miles South East from Taunton.
Property types, tenure and build ages for Buckhorn Close
🏠 The majority of homes are Private Rental.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Private Rental | 2 |
| Social Housing | 2 |
🧱 Most homes are Semi-Detached House.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Semi-Detached House | 4 |
📆 Properties were built between 1993 and 1999, with most built around 1993.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1999 | 1996 | 1993 | 1996 | 2 |
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004275 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Buckhorn Close Melplash & Bridport
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.54 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.08 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Dorchester Address: 5 Pope Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.50 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Ilminster Address: A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT Telephone: 0871 984 6229 Visit Hotel Page |
14.11 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Weymouth Address: Gateway Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.44 |
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Known Addresses for Buckhorn Close
Our data shows that Buckhorn Close is a residential street.
Street Crime Per Month (Buckhorn Close February 2024 to May 2025)
Crime Data
February 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Public order 1
Reported By: Dorset Police
Location: On or near Buckhorn Close
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
April 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: Dorset Police
Location: On or near Buckhorn Close
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Buckhorn Close
UPRN: 200000752151
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200000752154
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
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| Police Force: Dorset |
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Location Details
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| Buckhorn Close | |
| Latitude | 50.778795 |
| Longitude | -2.728251 |
| OS Easting (X): | 348661 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 98006 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY487980 |
Roads that have a Junction with Buckhorn Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Twinways Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
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| Sunset | 21:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 5 July 2025 at 05:00 (16.16 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.9°C (91.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104148 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 44.32 |
| Area Population | 2080.00 |
| Male Population | 992.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1088.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020536 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 007D |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004275 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Bridpor |
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| 42/44 West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QP |
| 01308 422252 |
| Distance: 3.4 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Bridpor |
| Morrisons Bridport |
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| West Bay Road, Bridport DT6 4SB |
| 01308 420616 |
| Distance: 3.83 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bridport |
| Waitrose Crewkerne |
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| South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA |
| 01460 72470 |
| Distance: 7.74 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Crewkerne |
| Tesco Lyme Regis Express |
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| 40-41 Broad St, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF |
| 0345 671 9366 |
| Distance: 9.79 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lyme Regis Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01308 - Bridport |
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 West Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Edward Morello |
| Details for the MP Edward Morello on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Edward Morello on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Edward Morello won with a majority of 7,789 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,924 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Eggardon Ward |
| Parish: Netherbury Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE MINSTER DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 3 CHURCH STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AZ
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
JOHN LUMLEY & SIMON WOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 53 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3JX
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
ST SWITHINS HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: ST SWITHINS HOUSE, NORTH ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5DU
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (ALLINGTON)
Address: 5 WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5BJ
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE
Address: BARTON HOUSE, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3EQ
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 861938
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (TUNNEL ROAD SURGERY)
Address: 24 TUNNEL ROAD, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AB
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 412896
EVERSHOT SURGERY
Address: EVERSHOT, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 0JR
Distance: 6.71 miles
Contact: :
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (MAIDEN NEWTON SURGERY)
Address: POUND PIECE, MAIDEN NEWTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 0DB
Distance: 6.84 miles
Contact: :
CREWKERNE HEALTH CENTRE, CREWKERNE
Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BX
Distance: 7.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72435
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BEAMINSTER PHARMACY
Address: 20 HOGSHILL STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 862288
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3QJ
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 422475
WELL
Address: 24 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3LF
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 422100
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 424350
CREWKERNE PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, TA18 8BX
Distance: 7.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 72781
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BRIDPORT)
Address: 39 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3JX
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH ONE LTD - BRIDPORT
Address: 7 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3QJ
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH ONE LIMITED (BRIDPORT)
Address: 7 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3QJ
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BRIDPORT)
Address: 18 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3LF
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CREWKERNE)
Address: 23 SOUTH STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8DA
Distance: 7.75 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Crewkerne Station is 6.81 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.
Maiden Newton Station is 6.94 miles away.
Address: Maiden Newton station, Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
Maiden Newton is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Maiden Newton Station is an unstaffed station.