Map of The Ridge
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003219 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Ridge
The Ridge is a street located in the village of Broad Blunsdon. The street has a length of approximately 282 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Swindon is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Ridge 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 Ridge has the postcodes of SN26 7AS and SN26 7AD.
The Ridge is located within the county of Wiltshire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 72.84 miles West from central London., 3.66 miles North from Swindon, 24.68 miles South West from Oxford and 26.13 miles South East from Gloucester.
The Ridge is within the Post Town of SWINDON.
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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 The Ridge
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £337,500 | £485,000 | £400,833 | 3 |
| 2014 | £448,500 | £448,500 | £448,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 | 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 The Ridge
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Backhouse Housing Limited, Coming Soon - Blunsdon | Fortuna Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 7AT | Visit Website |
| Dewhurst & Co | Abbey Meads Village Centre, 1 Elstree Way, Swindon, SN25 4YX | |
| Richard James | Gemini House, Hargreaves Road, Swindon, SN25 5AZ | Visit Website |
Location Details
| The Ridge | |
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| Latitude | 51.614021 |
| Longitude | -1.788770 |
| OS Easting (X): | 414624 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 190650 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU146907 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for The Ridge
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Frequently asked Questions for The Ridge
What Council (Local Authority) is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the local authority area of Swindon Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the ward of Blunsdon and Highworth.
What County is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the ceremonial county of Wiltshire.
What Constituency is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the constituency of North Swindon.
What Part of the UK is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the South West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the Swindon Council area.
What Police Force area is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is located within the Wiltshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Ridge
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Ridge
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
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| Sunset | 20:22 |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00078249 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 45.74 |
| Area Population | 1716.00 |
| Male Population | 830.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 886.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015473 |
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| LSOA Name: | Swindon 008A |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003219 |
| MSOA Name: | Swindon 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Swindon Abbey Meads Express |
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| 4 Abbey Meads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon, SN25 4YX |
| 0345 026 9053 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions from The Ridge to Tesco Swindon Abbey Meads Express |
| Asda Swindon Haydon |
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| Orbital Shopping Park, Thamesdown Drive, Swindon, SN25 4BG |
| 01793 707770 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions from The Ridge to Asda Swindon Haydon |
| Tesco Priory Vale Express |
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| Redhouse Village Centre, Priory Vale, Swindon, SN25 2LR |
| 0345 026 9752 |
| Distance: 1.43 Miles |
| Directions from The Ridge to Tesco Priory Vale Express |
| Morrisons Swindon - Thames Avenue |
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| Thames Avenue, Swindon SN25 1JP |
| 01793 726705 |
| Distance: 1.76 Miles |
| Directions from The Ridge to Morrisons Swindon - Thames Avenue |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01793 | BLUNSDON - SSBBN | P2 | FTTC |
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: Blunsdon and Highworth Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Wiltshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Kingsdown School
Address: Kingsdown School, Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7SH
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, Blunsdon
Address: St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, Blunsdon, Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26 7AP
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact:
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Blunsdon
Address: St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Blunsdon, Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26 7AP
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact:
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Address: Abbey Meads Community Primary School, Hugo Drive, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4GY
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
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: 9.4 (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: 9.86 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Ridgeway Hospital |
| Fairford Hospital |
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| Address: The Croft, Fairford, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 421 6470 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fairford Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Ridge
SEVEN FIELDS DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE LTD
Address: GROUNDWELL FARMHOUSE, CRICKLADE ROAD, SWINDON, SN25 4AU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
ABBEYMEADS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ABBEY MEADS VILLAGE CENTRE, ELSTREE WAY, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 4YZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY VALE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT A, MILLGROVE HOUSE, 59 MILLGROVE STREET, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 2FW
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
SMILES CENTRE
Address: 3 BEECHCROFT ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 7RD
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
WEST SWINDON DENTAL CARE
Address: 16 MOREDON ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 3DQ
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: PINETREES COMMUNITY CENTRE, THE CIRCLE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN2 1QR
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Ridge
BLUNSDON SURGERY
Address: 36 BERTON CLOSE, BLUNSDON, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN26 7BE
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 721254
ABBEY MEADS MEDICAL PRACT
Address: ABBEYMEADS VILLAGE CENTRE, ELSTREE WAY, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 4YZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 706030
TADPOLE SURGERY
Address: WILLIAM MORRIS WAY, TADPOLE GARDEN VILLAGE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 2PP
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 257 PENHILL DRIVE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN2 5HN
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 723130
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Address: HOME GROUND SURGERY, THAMES AVENUE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 1QQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 705783
TAW HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: AIKEN ROAD, SWINDON, SN25 1UH
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Ridge
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: ABBEY MEADS MEDICAL CTR, ELSTREE WAY, ABBEY MEADS, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 4YX
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 704165
PENHILL PHARMACY
Address: 257A PENHILL DRIVE, SWINDON, SN2 5HN
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 723534
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ORBITAL SHOPPING PARK, THAMESDOWN DRIVE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 4BG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 707770
BOOTS
Address: NORTH SWINDON DISTRICT CENTRE, THAMESDOWN DRIVE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 4AN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 728569
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: THAMES AVENUE, HAYDON WICK, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 1QQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 705322
HOME GROUND PHARMACY
Address: HOME GROUND SURGERY, THAMES AVENUE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 1QQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 727866
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Ridge
MYOPTIQUE GROUP (GEMINI HOUSE)
Address: GEMINI HOUSE, HARGREAVES ROAD, GROUNDWELL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SWINDON, SN25 5AZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
4581 SWINDON, HAYDON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, THAMESDOWN DRIVE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN25 4BG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
HAINE AND SMITH OPTICIANS (GORSE HILL, SWINDON)
Address: 105 CRICKLADE ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN2 1AB
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
SWINDON EXTRA
Address: OCOTAL WAY, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 2EH
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS ( SWINDON)
Address: 1ST FLOOR (SUITE 4), MINTON PLACE, STATION ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 1DA
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW RHYS EVANS (OPTOMETRISTS)
Address: 82 HIGH STREET, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN6 6DF
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Swindon (Wilts) Station is 3.36 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.
Kemble Station is 10.93 miles away.
Address: Kemble station, Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW
Kemble is situated on the Golden Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Kemble Station is staffed on a part time basis.