Crofton

Wiltshire

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Location Details

Address:Crofton
Coordinates:-1.62389 : 51.362
Grid reference:SU262626
Elevation:135m (10777th in the UK)
Local council:Wiltshire
Crime rate:Low (1)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Crofton 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):22.7°
Solar panel tilt (winter):75.2°

How good are solar panels in Crofton

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,847 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,022 kWh sold):£303 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,336 / year
Estimated Payback:6.0 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:Crofton
Lat:51.362
Lng:-1.62389
Police:Wiltshire Police
Neighbourhood:Wiltshire 029A
Recent crimes:
  • Burglary Burglary 1
Total crimes:1

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Great Bedwyn Church of England School Calc_Distance 51.362 - 51.3831 - -1.62389 - -1.596041.9
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils202
Boys / Girls(93/109)
Websitewww.greatbedwynprimaryschool.co.uk/
St Katharine's CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 51.362 - 51.383 - -1.62389 - -1.639471.6
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils104
Boys / Girls(48/56)
Websitewww.stkatharinesprimary.org.uk/
Collingbourne Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 51.362 - 51.2837 - -1.62389 - -1.653155.6
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils103
Boys / Girls(53/50)
Websitehttp://www.collingbourne.wilts.sch.uk/
Burbage Primary School Calc_Distance 51.362 - 51.3508 - -1.62389 - -1.667142.0
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils140
Boys / Girls(77/63)
Websitewww.burbage.excalibur.org.uk
Easton Royal Academy Calc_Distance 51.362 - 51.3431 - -1.62389 - -1.702063.6
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils50
Boys / Girls(26/24)
Websitehttp://www.eroyal.wilts.sch.uk
Shalbourne CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 51.362 - 51.367 - -1.62389 - -1.547153.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils34
Boys / Girls(15/19)
Websitehttp://www.shalbourne.wilts.sch.uk

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Crofton is a hamlet in Wiltshire, situated at an elevation of 135m. The area is very quiet, with just 1 recently reported incidents recorded by Wiltshire Police. The area falls under Wiltshire.

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