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Higher Sandford

Dorset

- Dorset
DT94RP

Location Details

Address:Higher Sandford
Coordinates:-2.53271 : 50.97962
Grid reference:ST626201
Elevation:71m (25650th in the UK)
Local council:Dorset
Crime rate:Low (1)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Higher Sandford 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):22.4°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.9°

How good are solar panels in Higher Sandford

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,961 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,136 kWh sold):£320 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,353 / year
Estimated Payback:5.9 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:Higher Sandford
Lat:50.97962
Lng:-2.53271
Police:Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Neighbourhood:Dorset 008C
Recent crimes:
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 1
Total crimes:1

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Leweston School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9089 - -2.53271 - -2.517824.9
Pupil age range2 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils510
Boys / Girls(182/328)
Websitehttp://www.leweston.co.uk
Harbour Vale School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9543 - -2.53271 - -2.513861.9
Pupil age range5 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils17
Boys / Girls(10/7)
Websitehttps://harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk/
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 51.0396 - -2.53271 - -2.572164.5
Pupil age range3 - 14
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils336
Boys / Girls(181/155)
Websitewww.hazlegrove.co.uk
Sherborne Preparatory School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9466 - -2.53271 - -2.519482.4
Pupil age range3 - 14
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils205
Boys / Girls(126/79)
Websitehttps://www.sherborneprep.org/
Sherborne School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9473 - -2.53271 - -2.516562.3
Pupil age range13 - 18
GenderBoys
Number of Pupils574
Boys / Girls(574/0)
Website
Sherborne School for Girls Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.948 - -2.53271 - -2.525582.2
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderGirls
Number of Pupils475
Boys / Girls(0/475)
Websitehttp://www.sherborne.com
Primary
Milborne Port Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9674 - -2.53271 - -2.459873.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils166
Boys / Girls(87/79)
Websitehttp://www.milborneport.somerset.sch.uk
Countess Gytha Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 51.0169 - -2.53271 - -2.577333.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils131
Boys / Girls(74/57)
Websitewww.countessgythaprimary.co.uk/
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9389 - -2.53271 - -2.529192.8
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils346
Boys / Girls(167/179)
Websitehttp://www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/
Thornford CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9169 - -2.53271 - -2.563144.5
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils100
Boys / Girls(52/48)
Websitehttp://www.thornford.dorset.sch.uk
Sherborne Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9532 - -2.53271 - -2.511712.0
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils319
Boys / Girls(151/168)
Websitehttp://www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 51.0455 - -2.53271 - -2.521714.6
Pupil age range5 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils82
Boys / Girls(36/46)
Websitehttp://www.northcadburyprimaryschool.org.uk
Trent Young's CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9645 - -2.53271 - -2.578272.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils138
Boys / Girls(67/71)
Websitewww.trentyoungs.dsat.org.uk
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9255 - -2.53271 - -2.588164.5
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils109
Boys / Girls(59/50)
Websitewww.bradfordabbasprimary.co.uk/
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 51.0064 - -2.53271 - -2.477933.0
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils54
Boys / Girls(22/32)
Websitewww.charltonhorethornecofeprimary.co.uk/
Primrose Lane Primary School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.958 - -2.53271 - -2.607013.6
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils198
Boys / Girls(101/97)
Websitewww.primroselane.somerset.sch.uk
Secondary
The Gryphon School Calc_Distance 50.97962 - 50.9585 - -2.53271 - -2.512211.7
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils1553
Boys / Girls(732/821)
Websitehttp://www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/

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Higher Sandford is a hamlet in Dorset, situated at an elevation of 71m. The area is very quiet, with just 1 recently reported incidents recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The area falls under Dorset.

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