Blandford Forum

Location Details

Address:	Blandford Forum
Coordinates:	-2.16516 : 50.85699
Grid reference:	ST884063
Elevation:	40m (35473rd in the UK)
Local council:	Dorset
Crime rate:	Low (49)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Blandford Forum 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):	22.3°
Solar panel tilt (winter):	74.8°

How good are solar panels in Blandford Forum

Site Potential:
Assumed System:	14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:	6,217 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):	£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,392 kWh sold):	£359 / year
Total Annual Benefit:	£1,391 / 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:	Blandford Forum
Lat:	50.85699
Lng:	-2.16516
Police:	Dorset Police
Neighbourhood:	Dorset 011D
Recent crimes:	Public order 10 Violence and sexual offences 13 Anti-social behaviour 6 Shoplifting 7 Criminal damage and arson 4 Drugs 1 Vehicle crime 3 Other theft 5
Total crimes:	49

Nearby Schools

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School name	Distance (miles)
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Knighton House School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.872 - -2.16516 - -2.200451.9
Pupil age range	3 - 13
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	94
Boys / Girls	(12/82)
Website	http://www.knightonhouse.co.uk
Clayesmore Preparatory School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.9313 - -2.16516 - -2.192555.3
Pupil age range	2 - 13
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	180
Boys / Girls	(106/74)
Website	http://www.clayesmore.com
The Forum Centre	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8595 - -2.16516 - -2.1630.2
Pupil age range	5 - 16
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	39
Boys / Girls	(30/9)
Website	http://www.theforumcentre.org
Bryanston School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8651 - -2.16516 - -2.184191.0
Pupil age range	13 - 18
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	676
Boys / Girls	(373/303)
Website	www.bryanston.co.uk
Hanford School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8986 - -2.16516 - -2.220693.8
Pupil age range	7 - 13
Gender	Girls
Number of Pupils	93
Boys / Girls	(0/93)
Website	www.hanfordschool.co.uk
Clayesmore School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.9309 - -2.16516 - -2.194845.3
Pupil age range	13 - 19
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	395
Boys / Girls	(232/163)
Website	http://www.clayesmore.com
Primary
Spetisbury CofE Primary School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8249 - -2.16516 - -2.127652.8
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	171
Boys / Girls	(91/80)
Website	www.spetisbury.dsat.org.uk
Dunbury Church of England Academy	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8032 - -2.16516 - -2.235924.8
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	124
Boys / Girls	(65/59)
Website	www.dunbury.dsat.org.uk
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8869 - -2.16516 - -2.136762.4
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	196
Boys / Girls	(97/99)
Website	www.pimperne.dorset.sch.uk
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.9105 - -2.16516 - -2.23594.8
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	138
Boys / Girls	(69/69)
Website	www.childokeford.dorset.sch.uk/
Durweston CofE VA Primary School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8763 - -2.16516 - -2.201242.1
Pupil age range	3 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	136
Boys / Girls	(72/64)
Website	http://www.durweston.dorset.sch.uk/
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8941 - -2.16516 - -2.242194.2
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	100
Boys / Girls	(44/56)
Website	www.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk
Milldown CofE Academy	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8636 - -2.16516 - -2.171140.5
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	249
Boys / Girls	(120/129)
Website	http://www.milldown.dsat.org.uk
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.857 - -2.16516 - -2.152430.6
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	398
Boys / Girls	(212/186)
Website	http://www.archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk/
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8475 - -2.16516 - -2.163670.7
Pupil age range	4 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	168
Boys / Girls	(85/83)
Website	http://www.blandfordstmary.dsat.org.uk
Downlands Community School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8737 - -2.16516 - -2.110842.6
Pupil age range	3 - 11
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	253
Boys / Girls	(117/136)
Website	www.downlandsschool.org
Secondary
The Blandford School	Calc_Distance 50.85699 - 50.8617 - -2.16516 - -2.17010.4
Pupil age range	11 - 18
Gender	Mixed
Number of Pupils	1043
Boys / Girls	(562/481)
Website	http://www.blandfordschool.org.uk

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