Alton Pancras

Dorset

- Dorset
DT27FQ

Location Details

Address:Alton Pancras
Coordinates:-2.4267 : 50.81934
Grid reference:ST700022
Elevation:122m (12953rd in the UK)
Local council:Dorset
Crime rate:Low (1)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Alton Pancras 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 Alton Pancras

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,191 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,366 kWh sold):£355 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,388 / year
Estimated Payback:5.8 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:Alton Pancras
Lat:50.81934
Lng:-2.4267
Police:Dorset Police
Neighbourhood:Dorset 022D
Recent crimes:
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 1
Total crimes:1

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Middle deemed secondary
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown Calc_Distance 50.81934 - 50.7449 - -2.4267 - -2.347366.2
Pupil age range9 - 13
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils494
Boys / Girls(256/238)
Websitehttp://www.stmarysmiddleschool.co.uk/
Primary
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Calc_Distance 50.81934 - 50.8728 - -2.4267 - -2.351784.9
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils84
Boys / Girls(50/34)
Websitewww.hazelburybryanprimaryschool.co.uk/
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.81934 - 50.8456 - -2.4267 - -2.438151.9
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils93
Boys / Girls(41/52)
Websitewww.bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk/
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Calc_Distance 50.81934 - 50.8094 - -2.4267 - -2.477042.3
Pupil age range3 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils68
Boys / Girls(33/35)
Websitewww.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk
Piddle Valley Church of England First School Calc_Distance 50.81934 - 50.7944 - -2.4267 - -2.416561.8
Pupil age range3 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils73
Boys / Girls(36/37)
Websitehttp://www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk
Puddletown Church of England First School Calc_Distance 50.81934 - 50.7477 - -2.4267 - -2.348366.0
Pupil age range5 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils145
Boys / Girls(79/66)
Websitehttp://www.puddletownfirst.dorset.sch.uk/

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Alton Pancras is a village in Dorset, situated at an elevation of 122m. The area is very quiet, with just 1 recently reported incidents recorded by Dorset Police. The area falls under Dorset.

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