Map of Downing Close
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About Downing Close
Downing Close is a street located in the town of Birkenhead. It uses the postcode CH43 5XQ. The street has a length of approximately 84 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wirral is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Downing Close is located within the Wirral District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
Downing Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44501082 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Downing Close is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 179.25 miles North West from central London., 3.08 miles South West from Liverpool, 14.24 miles North West from Chester and 33.64 miles West from Manchester.
Downing Close is within the Post Town of PRENTON.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in Downing Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £77,000 | £92,000 | £85,375 | 4 |
| 2011 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £74,000 | £85,000 | £74,667 | 3 |
| 2014 | £68,000 | £71,000 | £70,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £78,000 | £65,000 | £75,083 | 6 |
| 2016 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £91,000 | £62,000 | £71,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £80,000 | £64,000 | £79,333 | 6 |
| 2019 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £90,833 | 3 |
| 2020 | £72,000 | £78,500 | £79,167 | 3 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £85,000 | £90,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | £123,000 | £80,000 | £104,500 | 4 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Downing Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Barrington Caddick | 338 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH42 8PQ | Visit Website |
| Bradshaw Farnham & Lea | 357 Woodchurch Road Prenton CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
| Brennan Ayre O'Neill | 377 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PE |
We have found 1 postcode for Downing Close
Hotels near Downing Close
Budget Hotels near Downing Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock Address:Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock Telephone: Visit Site |
2.52 |
| 2: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Docks Address:Brunswick Dock, Sefton St, Liverpool, L3 4BN Telephone:0871 984 6030 Visit Site |
2.55 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Albert Dock Address:East Britannia Building Telephone: Visit Site |
2.59 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool Albert Dock Address:East Britannia Building Telephone: Visit Site |
2.59 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand Address:The Strand, Liverpool, L2 0PP Telephone:0871 984 6486 Visit Site |
2.80 |
Location Details
| Downing Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.375518 |
| Longitude | -3.039973 |
| OS Easting (X): | 330821 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 387051 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ308871 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Downing Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the local authority area of Wirral Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the ward of Oxton.
What County is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the ceremonial county of Merseyside.
What Constituency is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the constituency of Birkenhead.
What Part of the UK is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the Merseyside Council area.
What Police Force area is Downing Close in?
Downing Close is located within the Merseyside Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Downing Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fairview Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Downing Close , CH43 5XQ
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
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| Sunset | 20:20 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Downing Close, CH43 5XQ
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 18 April 2024 at 08:00 (8.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.5°C (69.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00036715 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Communities and Families |
| Average Age | 46.94 |
| Area Population | 1604.00 |
| Male Population | 754.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 850.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007243 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wirral 022D |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001488 |
| MSOA Name: | Wirral 022 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Prenton |
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| 790/794 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JG |
| 01516081617 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions from Downing Close to Iceland Prenton |
| Tesco Tranmere Express |
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| 790-794 Borough Rd, Tranmere, CH42 9JG |
| 0345 671 9632 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from Downing Close to Tesco Tranmere Express |
| Sainsburys Birkenhead |
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| 342a Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, England, CH42 8PQ |
| 0151 608 0383 |
| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Directions from Downing Close to Sainsburys Birkenhead |
| Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
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| 221/225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2PH |
| 01516473679 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions from Downing Close to Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 21.5 | 19.5 | >=30 | Y | 34 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wirral |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral &CH44 8ED |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0151 606 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Birkenhead |
| The Member of Parliament is Mick Whitley |
| Details for the MP Mick Whitley on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mick Whitley on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Mick Whitley won with a majority of 17,705 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 63,762 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Oxton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Address: Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT
Headteacher: Mr A Turner
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-02)
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: 01516526781
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Address: Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT
Headteacher: Mr A Turner
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2017-11-29)
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact:
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Address: Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Juliet Birch
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-04-27)
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
Birkenhead Park School
Address: Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY
Headteacher: Mr Peter Mee
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-11-15)
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01516521574
Prenton High School for Girls
Address: Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR
Headteacher: Lisa Ayling
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-30)
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01516448113
Birkenhead High School Academy
Address: 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Mahony
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-26)
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01516525777
Higher Schools
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Address: Park Road West, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ
Headteacher: Mr Mike Kilbride
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2016-12-09)
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01516525575
Wirral Metropolitan College
Address: Conway Park Campus, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4NT
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Higginson
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-10-06)
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01515517777
LIPA Sixth Form College
Address: 41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, , L1 9DY
Headteacher: Mr Charles Bartholomew
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2019-02-28)
Distance: 4.96 miles
Contact: 01513303232
Nearest Hospitals
| St Catherine's Hospital |
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| Address: Church Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| E-Logica Ltd |
| Telephone: 0151 514 2888 |
| Distance: 1.02 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Catherine's Hospital |
| Arrowe Park Hospital |
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| Address: Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 678 5111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.82 (miles) |
| Directions from to Arrowe Park Hospital |
| Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
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| Address: Holmwood Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 1AU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0151 648 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Downing Close
PRENTON ROAD WEST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 94 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PX
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
PRENTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 79 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
WESTBOURNE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118 STORETON ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8NA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
THE ARNO DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 350 WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
DEVONSHIRE PARK DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 62 GREENWAY ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 7LX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BALLS ROAD, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RF
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Downing Close
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Address: ST. CATHERINES HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 436700
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
DEVANEY MED CTR
Address: 40 BALLS ROAD, OXTON, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6524281
HOLMLANDS MED CTR
Address: 16-20 HOLMLANDS DR, OXTON, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6087750
VILLA MED CTR
Address: 1-2 ROMAN ROAD, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 3DB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6084702
PRENTON MEDICAL CENTRE_MURUGESH V
Address: 516-518 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6087666
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Downing Close
WOODCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 379 WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 8PE
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 082609
ST CATHERINES PHARMACY
Address: THE RETAIL PHARMACY UNIT, ST CATHERINES HOSPITAL, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 013132
ALLIED PHARMACIES BALLS ROAD
Address: 40 BALLS ROAD, PRENTON, CH43 5RE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 528282
TRANMERE PHARMACY
Address: 4 TRANMERE COURT, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 5AB
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 478645
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: VICTORIA PARK HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD AVENUE, ROCK FERRY, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4QJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 451201
BOOTS
Address: 10 HOLMLANDS DRIVE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6085093
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Downing Close
R T BOOTH & CO LTD
Address: 393 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PF
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
I R MCGARVEY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 354 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
EYE 2 EYE OPTICIANS
Address: 231 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2PH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
ICARE OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: 254 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 6EB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: UNIT 21, THE PYRAMIDS, GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2ZL
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: UNIT 1, THE PYRAMIDS CENTRE, GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2ZL
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Green Lane Station is 1.11 miles away.
Address: Green Lane station, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9AN
Green Lane is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Green Lane Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Rock Ferry Station is 1.21 miles away.
Address: Rock Ferry station, Bedford Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2AT
Rock Ferry is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Rock Ferry Station is staffed on a full time basis.