Watton

Dorset

- Dorset
DT65JY

Location Details

Address:Watton
Coordinates:-2.7691 : 50.72673
Grid reference:SY458921
Elevation:46m (33515th in the UK)
Local council:Dorset
Crime rate:Low (15)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Watton 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):22.2°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.7°

How good are solar panels in Watton

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,346 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,521 kWh sold):£378 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,411 / year
Estimated Payback:5.7 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:Watton
Lat:50.72673
Lng:-2.7691
Police:Dorset Police
Neighbourhood:Dorset 030B
Recent crimes:
  • Public order Public order 4
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 4
  • Anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour 4
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 2
  • Other theft Other theft 1
Total crimes:15

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Bridport Primary School Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.7356 - -2.7691 - -2.748311.1
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils325
Boys / Girls(168/157)
Websitewww.bridport.dorset.sch.uk/
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.7264 - -2.7691 - -2.764440.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils208
Boys / Girls(113/95)
Websitewww.stmarybridport.co.uk/
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.7027 - -2.7691 - -2.723762.6
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils91
Boys / Girls(51/40)
Websitehttp://www.burtonbradstock.dorset.sch.uk
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.7749 - -2.7691 - -2.771053.3
Pupil age range5 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils115
Boys / Girls(46/69)
Websitewww.salwayashschool.org/
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.738 - -2.7691 - -2.786681.1
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils106
Boys / Girls(48/58)
Websitehttp://www.symondsbury.dorset.sch.uk
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.7416 - -2.7691 - -2.753521.2
Pupil age range5 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils139
Boys / Girls(76/63)
Websitehttp://www.stcatherinesbridport.dorset.sch.uk/
Loders CofE Primary Academy Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.745 - -2.7691 - -2.717812.6
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils69
Boys / Girls(33/36)
Websiteloders.acornacademy.org
Secondary
The Sir John Colfox Academy Calc_Distance 50.72673 - 50.7462 - -2.7691 - -2.746851.7
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils864
Boys / Girls(412/452)
Websitehttp://www.colfox.org/

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Watton is a suburban area in Dorset, at a modest elevation of 46m. Crime levels are low, with 15 recently reported incidents recorded by Dorset Police. The area falls under Dorset.

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