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Dorchester

Dorset

- Dorset
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Location Details

Address:Dorchester
Coordinates:-2.43813 : 50.71532
Grid reference:SY691907
Elevation:73m (25339th in the UK)
Local council:Dorset
Crime rate:Low (78)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Dorchester receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise: ■
Sunset: ■
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.1°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.6°

How good are solar panels in Dorchester

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,424 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,599 kWh sold):£390 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,423 / year
Estimated Payback:5.6 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Dorchester
Lat:50.71532
Lng:-2.43813
Police:Dorset Police
Neighbourhood:Dorset 031A
Recent crimes:
  • Criminal damage and arson Criminal damage and arson 9
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 26
  • Public order Public order 5
  • Burglary Burglary 5
  • Shoplifting Shoplifting 9
  • Anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour 15
  • Other theft Other theft 3
  • Other crime Other crime 1
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 4
  • Possession of weapons Possession of weapons 1
Total crimes:78

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
16 plus
Kingston Maurward College Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7178 - -2.43813 - -2.403261.5
Pupil age range16 - 99
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitewww.kmc.ac.uk
Middle deemed secondary
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7049 - -2.43813 - -2.431330.8
Pupil age range9 - 13
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils716
Boys / Girls(339/377)
Website
Dorchester Middle School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7077 - -2.43813 - -2.447090.7
Pupil age range9 - 13
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils588
Boys / Girls(282/306)
Websitehttp://www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk
Not applicable
Sunninghill Preparatory School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7117 - -2.43813 - -2.431440.4
Pupil age range3 - 13
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils143
Boys / Girls(76/67)
Websitehttp://www.sunninghillprep.co.uk
Dorchester Learning Centre Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6931 - -2.43813 - -2.452251.7
Pupil age range5 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils43
Boys / Girls(27/16)
Websitehttp://www.dlconline.co.uk
Westfield Arts College Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6443 - -2.43813 - -2.434244.9
Pupil age range4 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils214
Boys / Girls(156/58)
Websitehttp://www.westfield.dorset.sch.uk/
Wyvern Academy Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6428 - -2.43813 - -2.466125.2
Pupil age range2 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils92
Boys / Girls(66/26)
Websitehttp://www.wyvern.dorset.sch.uk/
Primary
Bincombe Valley Primary School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6454 - -2.43813 - -2.448694.9
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils327
Boys / Girls(160/167)
Websitehttp://www.bincombe.dorset.sch.uk
The Prince of Wales School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7035 - -2.43813 - -2.455011.1
Pupil age range4 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils157
Boys / Girls(93/64)
Websitehttp://www.princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk/
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6443 - -2.43813 - -2.434244.9
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils307
Boys / Girls(174/133)
Websitewww.standrewswey.dsat.org.uk
Damers First School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7153 - -2.43813 - -2.460431.0
Pupil age range5 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils450
Boys / Girls(229/221)
Websitehttp://www.damers.dorset.sch.uk/
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7322 - -2.43813 - -2.45611.4
Pupil age range5 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils172
Boys / Girls(77/95)
Websitehttp://www.charminster.dorset.sch.uk
Manor Park Church of England First School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7032 - -2.43813 - -2.42950.9
Pupil age range2 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils443
Boys / Girls(239/204)
Websitehttp://www.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk/
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6441 - -2.43813 - -2.468375.1
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils207
Boys / Girls(102/105)
Websitehttp://www.stnicholasstlaurence.dorset.sch.uk/
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7078 - -2.43813 - -2.428070.7
Pupil age range2 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils187
Boys / Girls(84/103)
Websitehttp://www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk/
Piddle Valley Church of England First School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7944 - -2.43813 - -2.416565.6
Pupil age range3 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils73
Boys / Girls(36/37)
Websitehttp://www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk
Broadmayne First School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6833 - -2.43813 - -2.377813.4
Pupil age range4 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils140
Boys / Girls(67/73)
Websitehttp://www.broadmayne.dorset.sch.uk/
Secondary
Wey Valley Academy Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.6423 - -2.43813 - -2.46775.2
Pupil age range11 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils888
Boys / Girls(442/446)
Websitehttp://weyvalley-academy.co.uk/
Dorset Studio School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7184 - -2.43813 - -2.405491.4
Pupil age range11 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils360
Boys / Girls(189/171)
Websitehttp://dorsetstudioschool.co.uk/
The Thomas Hardye School Calc_Distance 50.71532 - 50.7078 - -2.43813 - -2.452690.8
Pupil age range13 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils2166
Boys / Girls(1059/1107)
Websitehttp://www.thomas-hardye.dorset.sch.uk/

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Dorchester is a town in Dorset, situated at an elevation of 73m. The area has a moderate level of reported crime, with 78 recent incidents recorded by Dorset Police. The area falls under Dorset.

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