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County or areaWiltshire
Postcode districtSP5
Telephone code01722
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 33 min4:53 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 55 min8:08 am – 4:03 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People10,388 residentsin the Wilton, Nadder & Ebble census areaMedian age 50.94,749 households65% of homes owner-occupied39% owned outright14% social rented, 20% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 5,046 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, retail and wholesale 12%, public administration and defence 10%Getting to work: 36% work from home, 54% go by car, 3% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle46% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages38% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 5% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 8°C, lows 2°C1,035 mm of rain a year, 34 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November50 days of air frost, 12 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 4 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 10 to 20°CJJuly: 11 to 22°CJAugust: 11 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 7 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksKnowle Hillhill · under a mileMiddleton Hillhill · 1.0 miChurch Bottomvalley · 1.2 miCross Bottomvalley · 1.5 miGardiner Forestforest · 3.5 miMesscombe Woodwoodland · 1.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesChalke Valley Sports Centresports ground · 1.3 mi · 2 haCompton Parkpark · 3.6 mi · 52 haDinton Parkpark · 4.6 mi · 52 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes22 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 5 Dec 201945 mi away, Bridgwater, SomersetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202643 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband66% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband97% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)5,007 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation91 m299 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 84 to 197 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalSouth Newton Hospital7.3 miGP surgeryBroad Chalke Surgery1.1 miPharmacyBoots6.0 miDentistTisbury Dental And Implant Centre6.0 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryBroad Chalke CofE Primary Schoolages 4-11, 189 pupils1.2 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBournemouth Airport BOH17 miMajor airportBristol Airport BRS41 miRailway stationTisbury5.8 miFerryPoole Quay Ferry Landing21 miBus stops14 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the SP5 postcode district.


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55 Property services in Mead End in 7 categories

 

 

87 Education in Mead End in 24 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Mead End

  • Haunch Of Venison - Salisbury

    Bar

    1 Minster Street, Salisbury, SP1 1TB

    8.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful old pub, small downstairs with a load of history. Great ciders on tap. Watch out for the hand!!

  • Wooden Spoon - Downton, Salisbury Wiltshire

    Bar

    17 High Street, Downton, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP5 3PG

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best pub meals I've ever eaten, with a great choice of vegetarian dishes, and excellent service too. You will ...

  • Greyhound - Wilton, Salisbury

    Bar

    4 Market Place, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0HT

    6.1 miles away

    5 star reviewi went to the greyhound yesturday for my first christmas meal it was great the food was fantastic and we ...

  • Rainbow On The Lake - Steeple Langford, Salisbury

    Bar

    42A High Street Salisbury Road, Steeple Langford, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewabsolutely fabulous, food was amazing and the staff were lovely. I would highly recommend a visit. I guarantee that you ...

  • Red Lion - Heytesbury, Warminster

    Bar

    42A High Street, Heytesbury, Warminster, BA12 0EA

    13.1 miles away

    4 star reviewA good honest pub with fine choice of real ales, local ciders and lagers. Friendly team make you fell welcome. ...

 

Top restaurants in Mead End

  • Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

    British Restaurant

    2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Cafe in Dorset. Lovely staff, amazing cakes and yummy cream teas!

  • Raj Of India - Fordingbridge

    Asian Restaurant

    75 Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JG

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWe regularly use the take away service - the food is fantastic and a bit addictive! Would 100% recommend.

  • Kingfish - Durrington, Salisbury

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Bulford Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8DL

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and service, always friendly and efficient. No bones or skin on the fish, chips are plentiful and delicious.

  • Amore - Shaftesbury

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Mustons Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AD

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely wonderful place for a large gathering. Super food and service.

  • Golden Horse - Ferndown

    Chinese Restaurant

    133 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU

    15.1 miles away

    4 star reviewReally good food also all you can eat menu cooked fresh to order we have never had a bad meal ...

 

Top banks in Mead End

  • Nationwide - Fordingbridge

    2 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely friendly branch, always try to help and have time to have a chat. They will spend time with you ...

 

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Top shops in Mead End

  • Karsberg Fish & Chips - Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    3 Turbary Road, Ferndown, BH22 8AW

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewNever had poor quality fish and chips or poor quality service. Our go-to pla(i)ce for take-away.

  • Seafoods - West Moors, Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    138 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JB

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is our local choppy and food is always lovely

  • New Wongs Garden - Fordingbridge

    Noodle Shop

    38 Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBy far the best Chinese take away for miles around, food is always well prepared and cooked, never had a ...

  • Lloyds Pharmacy - Fordingbridge

    Discount Store

    1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AB

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewLloyds Pharmacy in Fordingbridge is the best ! So friendly, helpful. Always a pleasure to go in there.

  • All The Cool Stuff - Fordingbridge

    Comic Book Store

    64 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX

    9.7 miles away

    4 star review This is a great little shop full of goodies that little and big boys can both enjoy, I went ...

 

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Top takeaways in Mead End

  • Emperor Of India - Durrington, Salisbury

    128 Bulford Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8EX

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHas to be one of the best in the Southwest. Food always freshly prepared and cooked, takes a little time ...

  • Hoi Fan - Salisbury

    31 Devizes Road, Salisbury, SP2 7AA

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewSimply the best, better than all the rest!

  • KKS Chinese Takeaway - Salisbury

    102 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QY

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese I've ever had!! all the rest are nothing compaired to kks

  • Chutneys - Salisbury

    37 Estcourt Road, Salisbury, SP1 3AS

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewHigh quality food provided by the best take-away in Salisbury. Nothing else compares for flavour and quality of food. ...

  • Forum Frier - Blandford Forum

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG

    13.9 miles away

    4 star reviewThe fish & chips are very good. Crispy batter and plenty of chips. Highly recommended.

 

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Top home improvement in Mead End

  • D & CR Stamford - Warminster

    Painter Decorator

    11 Broadwood Close, Warminster, BA12 8PL

    16.6 miles away

    5 star reviewA few months ago, Dean did a major paint of our hallway including staircase, and recently our front door ...

  • R J Hunt Plumbing and Heating - Bulford, Salisbury

    Plumber

    92 Milston Road, Bulford, Salisbury, SP4 9BY

    15.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFitted 3 boilers and a full house refit when I first bought it 5 stars all the way Alway ...

  • Dr Plumber - Fordingbridge

    Plumber

    29 Pealsham Gardens, Fordingbridge, SP6 1RD

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you again Dr plumber and yourdaughter worked so hard fitting my combi boiler and plumbing, wouldn't hesitate to recommend ...

  • Homemaker Kitchens - Warminster

    Kitchen Design and Installation

    6 George Street, Warminster, BA12 8QA

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAfter visiting a few kitchen showrooms & getting the blah guff re their kitchen deals I wandered in Homemaker Warminster ...

  • Johnson's of Shaftesbury Removals Company - Gillingham

    Removal Service

    Gillingham, SP8 4PZ

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWe moved from Gillingham, North Dorset to West Sussex on Monday 29th of November 2021. We got quotes from other ...

 

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