Map of Orchard Close
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About Orchard Close
Orchard Close is a street located in the village of Meppershall. It uses the postcode SG17 5LW. The street has a length of approximately 348 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Central Bedfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Orchard Close is located within the Central Bedfordshire 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.
Orchard Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 25200680 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Orchard Close is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 37.13 miles North from central London., 9.92 miles South East from Bedford, 10.14 miles North from Luton and 17.99 miles East from Milton Keynes.
Orchard Close is within the Post Town of SHEFFORD.
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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 Orchard Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £219,000 | £186,000 | £215,833 | 3 |
| 2013 | £225,000 | £200,000 | £205,500 | 4 |
| 2014 | £230,000 | £285,000 | £246,667 | 3 |
| 2015 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £6,000 | £420,000 | £179,750 | 4 |
| 2020 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £450,000 | £378,250 | 4 |
| 2022 | £354,000 | £354,000 | £354,000 | 1 |
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 Orchard Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Bloor Homes | Station Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6JJ | Visit Website |
| Country Properties | 46 High Street Shefford SG17 5DG | Visit Website |
| Satchells Estate Agents | 18-20 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Orchard Close
Hotels near Orchard Close
Budget Hotels near Orchard Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City Address:Station Road Telephone: Visit Site |
5.33 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Hitchin Town Centre Address:Portmill Lane Telephone: Visit Site |
5.39 |
| 3: Name:Days Inn Stevenage North Address:Baldock Services, A1M Junction 10, A507 Radwell Telephone: Visit Site |
5.64 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage North Address:Coreys Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Site |
8.29 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound Address:Moto Service Area, M1, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR Telephone:0871 984 6214 Visit Site |
8.53 |
Location Details
| Orchard Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.018239 |
| Longitude | -0.335413 |
| OS Easting (X): | 514213 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 236890 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL142369 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Orchard Close
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Frequently asked Questions for Orchard Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the local authority area of Central Bedfordshire Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the area of Meppershall Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the ward of Shefford.
What County is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the constituency of Mid Bedfordshire.
What Part of the UK is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the Central Bedfordshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Orchard Close in?
Orchard Close is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Orchard Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Shefford Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Orchard Close , SG17 5LW
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
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| Sunset | 20:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Orchard Close, SG17 5LW
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 16 April 2024 at 09:00 (11.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.3°C (76.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00087845 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 43.14 |
| Area Population | 1745.00 |
| Male Population | 837.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 908.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017393 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 013C |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003611 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shefford Esso Express |
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| Ivel Rd, Shefford, SG17 5LH |
| 0345 675 7040 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Close to Tesco Shefford Esso Express |
| Morrisons Shefford |
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| High Street, Shefford SG17 5DZ |
| 01462 850 941 |
| Distance: 1.31 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Close to Morrisons Shefford |
| Tesco Clifton Shefford Express |
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| 27 Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RG |
| 0345 610 6796 |
| Distance: 1.76 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Close to Tesco Clifton Shefford Express |
| Tesco Fairfield Express |
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| 70 Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield, SG5 4FD |
| 0345 671 9397 |
| Distance: 3.94 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Close to Tesco Fairfield Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01462 - Hitchin |
| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 15.4 | 3.8 | >=30 | Y | 50 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Nadine Dorries |
| Details for the MP Nadine Dorries on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nadine Dorries on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Nadine Dorries won with a majority of 24,664 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 87,795 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Shefford Ward |
| Parish: Meppershall Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Address: 107 High Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ
Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Newman
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2019-09-25)
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact:
Shefford Lower School
Address: School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA
Headteacher: Mrs Polly Ross
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-05)
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01462629123
Stondon Lower School
Address: Hillside Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Woodham
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-10)
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01462850288
Secondary Schools
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Address: Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
Headteacher: Mr John Linehan
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2014-06-26)
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01462628800
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Address: Shefford Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS
Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Martin
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-03)
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01462629900
Henlow Church of England Academy
Address: Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN
Headteacher: Mrs Caren Earp
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-09-12)
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: 01462813733
Higher Schools
Luton Sixth Form College
Address: Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW
Headteacher: Mr Altaf Hussain
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-13)
Distance: 9.70 miles
Contact: 01582877500
North Hertfordshire College
Address: Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA
Headteacher: Mr Kit Davies
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-24)
Distance: 12.59 miles
Contact: 01462424242
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Address: Green Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Headteacher: Mr Tim Detheridge
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-05)
Distance: 13.66 miles
Contact: 01234762890
Nearest Hospitals
| Pinehill Hospital |
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| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.03 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill Hospital |
| Steppingley Hospital |
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| Address: Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45 1AB, |
| Independent Sector |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 12.08 (miles) |
| Directions from to Steppingley Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
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| Address: Graveley Road, Stevenage, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01438 342942 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.99 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Orchard Close
SHEFFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 99 HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, SG17 5JB
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5DG
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
CHICKSANDS DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHICKSANDS, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5PR
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 THE AVENUE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LY
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: :
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE AND STEVENAG
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF
Distance: 5.19 miles
Contact: :
PURLEYS
Address: NEVELLS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4TS
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Orchard Close
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, SG17 5FS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818620
DR CARRAGHER AND NEAL AND AKHTAR
Address: 109 STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, SG16 6JJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850305
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE BRANCH
Address: ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, SG15 6SN
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6SN
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 628128
DR KIRKHAM & PARTNERS
Address: 111 CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Orchard Close
SHEFFORD PHARMACY
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818633
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: RICHARD DANIELS HOUSE, 7 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DD
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 813283
HENLOW PHARMACY
Address: 197A STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6JE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850880
ARLESEY PHARMACY
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6RA
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 731200
LANGFORD PHARMACY
Address: 73A CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 701518
STOTFOLD PHARMACY
Address: 1 BROOK STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LA
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 730249
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Orchard Close
STEPHEN HING OPTICIANS
Address: 14A CLIFTON ROAD, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5AE
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
PAUL ADLER OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 50 HIGH STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LL
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
PERY LAERD LTD - STOTFOLD
Address: 50 HIGH STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, SG5 4LL
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (BARTON)
Address: 83A BEDFORD ROAD, BARTON-LE-CLAY, BEDFORD, MK45 4LL
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: :
DAVID STERN OPTICIANS
Address: 10 ARENA PARADE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3BY
Distance: 5.30 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (LETCHWORTH)
Address: 15 EASTCHEAP, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3DA
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Arlesey Station is 2.99 miles away.
Address: Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
Arlesey is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Arlesey Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Letchworth Garden City Station is 5.23 miles away.
Address: Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
Letchworth Garden City is situated on the Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Letchworth Garden City Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Orchard Close to Letchworth Garden City Rail Station