Map of Observer Close
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About Observer Close
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
Observer Close is a residential road in Biddenham|BEDFORD
Observer Close is located within the Bedford Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
Observer Close is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 47.44 miles North from central London., 1.47 miles West from Bedford, 12.92 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 18.07 miles East from Northampton.
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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 Observer Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2010 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | 1 |
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We have found 1 postcode for Observer Close
Location Details
| Observer Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.142147 |
| Longitude | -0.498788 |
| OS Easting (X): | 502719 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 250425 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL027504 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for Observer Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the local authority area of Bedford Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the area of Biddenham Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the ward of Bromham and Biddenham.
What County is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the constituency of North East Bedfordshire.
What Part of the UK is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the Bedford Council area.
What Police Force area is Observer Close in?
Observer Close is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Observer Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Days Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Observer Close , Array
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
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| Sunset | 20:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Observer Close, Array
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 24 April 2024 at 09:00 (5.91 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.7°C (56.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088162, E00088164 & E00088165 |
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| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers & Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families |
| Average Age | 43.72 |
| Area Population | 1586.00 |
| Male Population | 782.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 804.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017460 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 008B |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003623 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
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| 90 Clapham Road, Bedford, England, MK41 7PJ |
| 01234 363150 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions from Observer Close to Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
| Tesco Bedford Ford End Express |
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| Ford End Rd, Bedford, MK40 4JH |
| 0345 610 6727 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions from Observer Close to Tesco Bedford Ford End Express |
| Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
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| Biddenham Neighbourhood, Great Denham, Bedford, England, MK40 4GH |
| 1234267908 |
| Distance: 1.12 Miles |
| Directions from Observer Close to Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
| Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local |
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| Bedford Tavistock Square, Bedford, England, MK40 2RR |
| 1234262870 |
| Distance: 1.12 Miles |
| Directions from Observer Close to Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bedford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford &MK42 9AP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01234 267422 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North East Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Richard Fuller |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Richard Fuller won with a majority of 24,283 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 90,678 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bromham and Biddenham Ward |
| Parish: Biddenham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01234342521
England Primary Schools
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01234352901
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01234345636
St James' Church of England VA Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England VA Primary School, Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact:
Great Denham Primary School
Address: Great Denham Primary School, Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01234266245
Bromham CofE Primary School
Address: Bromham CofE Primary School, Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8NR
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01234822784
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Observer Close
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE (136 BROMHAM ROAD)
Address: 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SHAKESPEARE CLINIC
Address: 17 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 38 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Observer Close
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 273272
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
DR SAPARAMADU & PARTNERS
Address: AVOCA HOUSE, MOLIVERS LANE, BROMHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 8JT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Observer Close
LINDLEYS CHEMIST
Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 359242
KAY'S CHEMIST
Address: 108 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353029
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
BEDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 215015
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
HERBERT AND HERBERT
Address: 88 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6BW
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266907
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Observer Close
FAIRFIELD PARK SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 90 CLAPHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7PJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 0.92 miles away.
Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Bedford is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Bedford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Bedford St Johns Station is 1.59 miles away.
Address: Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Bedford St Johns is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Bedford St Johns Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Observer Close to Bedford St Johns Rail Station