Wool

Dorset

- Dorset
BH206BH

Location Details

Address:Wool
Coordinates:-2.21877 : 50.67936
Grid reference:SY846866
Elevation:19m (42702nd in the UK)
Local council:Dorset
Crime rate:Low (13)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Wool 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):22.1°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.6°

How good are solar panels in Wool

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,509 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,684 kWh sold):£403 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,435 / year
Estimated Payback:5.6 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:Wool
Lat:50.67936
Lng:-2.21877
Police:Dorset Police
Neighbourhood:Dorset 035D
Recent crimes:
  • Anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour 4
  • Criminal damage and arson Criminal damage and arson 2
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 4
  • Other theft Other theft 1
  • Public order Public order 1
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 1
Total crimes:13

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Not applicable
Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd Calc_Distance 50.67936 - 50.7011 - -2.21877 - -2.274232.9
Pupil age range16 - 25
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitewww.employmyability.org.uk
Primary
Bovington Academy Calc_Distance 50.67936 - 50.698 - -2.21877 - -2.243861.7
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils233
Boys / Girls(112/121)
Websitehttps://www.bovington-aspirations.org/
Wool Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 50.67936 - 50.678 - -2.21877 - -2.217860.1
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitewww.woolprimary.com
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School Calc_Distance 50.67936 - 50.6248 - -2.21877 - -2.240573.9
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils105
Boys / Girls(63/42)
Websitewww.lulworthwinfrith.dorset.sch.uk/
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Calc_Distance 50.67936 - 50.6782 - -2.21877 - -2.225060.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils166
Boys / Girls(82/84)
Websitehttp://www.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/

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Wool is a village in Dorset, at a modest elevation of 19m. The area is very quiet, with just 13 recently reported incidents recorded by Dorset Police. The area falls under Dorset.

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