Map of The Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003224 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
About The Drive
The Drive is a street located in Swindon. The street has a length of approximately 1,227 metres.
The Drive is located within the Swindon Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The Drive is located within the county of Wiltshire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 70.46 miles West from central London., 1.93 miles East from Swindon, 24.45 miles South West from Oxford and 26.3 miles North East from Trowbridge.
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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?Estate Agents near The Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Moovahome | 20 Ergo Business Park Kelvin Road Swindon SN3 3JW | Visit Website |
| Moovahome Ltd. | 20 Ergo Business Park Kelvin Road Swindon SN3 3JW | Visit Website |
| Moovahome Rooms | 20 Kelvin Road, Swindon, SN3 3JW | Visit Website |
Location Details
| The Drive | |
|---|---|
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| Latitude | 51.563022 |
| Longitude | -1.739349 |
| OS Easting (X): | 418065 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 184990 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU181850 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Wiltshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for The Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the local authority area of Swindon Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is The Drive in?
The Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the ward of Covingham and Dorcan.
What County is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Wiltshire.
What Constituency is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the constituency of North Swindon.
What Part of the UK is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the South West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the Swindon Council area.
What Police Force area is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the Wiltshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Dorcan Way (B4006) | roundabout |
| Blakeney Avenue | junction |
| Nyland Road | junction |
| Dallas Avenue | junction |
| Chalford Avenue | junction |
| Tyneham Road | junction |
| Tregantle Walk | junction |
| Kimmeridge Close | junction |
| Bryanston Way | junction |
| Lytchett Way | junction |
| Keyneston Road | junction |
| Dorcan Way (B4006) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Drive
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
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| Sunset | 20:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lyneham 25 April 2024 at 10:00 (11.64 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (71.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00078304, E00078305, E00078306, E00078312, E00078315 & E00078316 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement, White Suburban Communities, Delayed Retirement, Multi-Ethnic Suburbia, White Professionals & Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 48.14 & 43.30 |
| Area Population | 1403.00 & 1439.00 |
| Male Population | 685.00 & 729.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 718.00 & 710.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 & 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015484 &E01015486 |
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| LSOA Name: | Swindon 013D &Swindon 013F |
| SOA Code: | 8b &3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003224 |
| MSOA Name: | Swindon 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Swindon - Dorcan Way |
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| Dorcan House Site, Eldene Drive, Swindon SN3 3TX |
| 01793 399501 |
| Distance: 0.51 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Morrisons Swindon - Dorcan Way |
| Sainsburys Stratton |
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| Oxford Road, Swindon, England, SN3 4EW |
| 01793 828255 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Sainsburys Stratton |
| Tesco Swindon Liden Express |
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| Liden Village Centre, Swindon, SN3 6HP |
| 0345 026 9104 |
| Distance: 1.12 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Swindon Liden Express |
| Tesco Swindon Extra |
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| Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH |
| 0345 677 9653 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Swindon Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01793 - Swindon |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Swindon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, Wiltshire &SN1 2JH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01793 445 500 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Swindon |
| The Member of Parliament is Justin Tomlinson |
| Details for the MP Justin Tomlinson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Justin Tomlinson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Justin Tomlinson won with a majority of 16,171 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 82,441 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Covingham and Dorcan Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Wiltshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Address: Eldene Nursery and Primary School, Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01793525908
Liden Primary and Nursery School
Address: Liden Primary and Nursery School, Liden Primary & Nursery School, Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6EX
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
Colebrook Infant Academy
Address: Colebrook Infant Academy, Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01793331960
Colebrook Junior School
Address: Colebrook Junior School, Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01793823057
Covingham Park Primary School
Address: Covingham Park Primary School, The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01793525465
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01793521933
Grange Junior School
Address: Grange Junior School, Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Mountford Manor Primary School
Address: Mountford Manor Primary School, Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01793536494
Grange Infants' School
Address: Grange Infants' School, Delamere Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XE
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact:
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01793527679
Drove Primary School
Address: Drove Primary School, Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Dorcan Academy
Address: The Dorcan Academy, St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01793525231
St Joseph's Catholic College
Address: St Joseph's Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01793714200
Nearest Hospitals
| The Great Western Hospital |
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| Address: Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01793 604020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.85 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Great Western Hospital |
| BMI The Ridgeway Hospital |
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| Address: Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DD, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01793 814848 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Ridgeway Hospital |
| Faringdon Day Hospital |
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| Address: Oakwood House, Cedar Road, Faringdon, SN7 8DS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 14.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to Faringdon Day Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Drive
MAYHEW DENTAL
Address: 19 COVINGHAM SQUARE, SWINDON, SN3 5AA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
ELDENE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ELDENE CENTRE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3RZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PRIORY ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 2EZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
MALHERBE DENTAL CLINICS LTD
Address: 75 VICTORIA ROAD, SWINDON, SN1 3BB
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
ADVANCED DENTAL CARE
Address: 1 WOOD STREET, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 4AN
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 93-97 CRICKLADE ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN2 1AB
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Drive
ELDENE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: COLINGSMEAD, SWINDON, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
ELDENE SURGERY
Address: COLINGSMEAD, ELDENE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 522710
ELDENE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ELDENE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3RZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
KINGSWOOD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: KINGSWOOD SURGERY, 138 KINGSWOOD AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, SN3 2RJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
KINGSWOOD SURGERY
Address: KINGSWOOD AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 2RJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 534699
PRIORY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PRIORY ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 2EZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Drive
COVINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: 3 COVINGHAM SQUARE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5AA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 529911
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: COLINGSMEAD, ELDENE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 692073
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: KINGSWOOD AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 2RJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 527757
ALLIED PHARMACY PARK SOUTH
Address: UNIT 1, ROYSTON ROAD, PARK SOUTH, SWINDON, SN3 2FB
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 521379
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5-6, GREENBRIDGE RETAIL PARK, STRATTON ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 3SG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 423838
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, SUSSEX PLACE, SOMERVILLE ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3FS
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 520262
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Drive
KNIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: ELDENE CENTRE, SWINDON, SN3 3RZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS STRATTON
Address: OXFORD ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4EW
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
SWINDON EXTRA
Address: OCOTAL WAY, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 2EH
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
SAMSCO LTD
Address: 51 WINDSOR ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 1JU
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
OUTSIDE CLINIC LTD
Address: 10-14 HIGH STREET, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 3EP
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (SWINDON)
Address: 33 WOOD STREET, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 4AN
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Swindon (Wilts) Station is 1.99 miles away.
Address: Swindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ
Swindon (Wilts) is situated on the Great Western Main Line|South Wales Main Line|Golden Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Swindon (Wilts) Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Bedwyn Station is 14.04 miles away.
Address: Bedwyn station, The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD
Bedwyn is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bedwyn Station is an unstaffed station.