Sandbanks
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For the landform, see Shoal.
For other uses, see Sandbank (disambiguation).
Sandbanks is an affluent neighbourhood of Poole, Dorset, on the south coast of England, situated on a narrow spit of around 1 km2 or 0.39 sq mi extending into the mouth of Poole Harbour.
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Sandbanks viewed from Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour | |
Location within Dorset | |
Area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | POOLE |
Postcode district | BH13 |
Dialling code | 01202 |
Police | Dorset |
Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
50.686°N 1.945°W / 50.686; -1.945 |
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It is known for its high property prices and for its award-winning beach.[citation needed] In 2005, Sandbanks was reported to have the fourth highest land value by area in the world.[1][needs update] The Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs Coastline area has been dubbed "Britain's Palm Beach".[2]