Map of The Shires
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About The Shires
The Shires is a street located in the village of Gilwern. It uses the postcode NP7 0EX. The street has a length of approximately 142 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Monmouthshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Shires is located within the Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK.
The Shires has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 47301026 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Shires is located within the county of Gwent, situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK. It's 130.41 miles West from central London., 22.25 miles South West from Hereford, 24.52 miles North from Cardiff and 33.95 miles North West from Bristol.
The Shires is within the Post Town of ABERGAVENNY.
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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 Shires
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £240,000 | £275,000 | £257,500 | 2 |
| 2012 | £275,000 | £249,995 | £262,498 | 2 |
| 2013 | £225,000 | £245,000 | £235,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £282,500 | £282,500 | £282,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £287,000 | £365,000 | £326,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £374,950 | £374,950 | £374,950 | 1 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £253,000 | £253,000 | £253,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 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 Shires
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Bidmead Cook & Waldron | 15 High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BD | Visit Website |
| Clee Tompkinson & Francis | 2 High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BW | |
| James.Dean | 59 Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AR | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for The Shires
Location Details
| The Shires | |
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| Latitude | 51.833280 |
| Longitude | -3.095095 |
| OS Easting (X): | 324550 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 215579 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO246156 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for The Shires
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Frequently asked Questions for The Shires
What Council (Local Authority) is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the local authority area of Monmouthshire Council which is a Welsh unitary authority.
What Community Council is The Shires in?
The Shires is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the ward of Llanelly Hill.
What County is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the ceremonial county of Gwent.
What Constituency is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the constituency of Monmouth.
What Part of the UK is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the historic nation of Wales.
What County Council area is The Shires in?
The Shires is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the Gwent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Shires
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Halfpennys | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Shires , NP7 0EX
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
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| Sunset | 20:32 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Shires, NP7 0EX
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 27 April 2024 at 01:00 (21.35 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.4°C (80.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00008143 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 46.33 |
| Area Population | 1013.00 |
| Male Population | 481.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 532.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001563 |
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| LSOA Name: | Monmouthshire 003C |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000338 |
| MSOA Name: | Monmouthshire 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Abergavenny |
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| Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Gwent, NP7 9LL |
| 01873 851184 |
| Distance: 3.04 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Waitrose Abergavenny |
| Tesco Abergavenny Metro |
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| 26 Frogmore St, Abergavenny, NP7 5AH |
| 0345 677 8995 |
| Distance: 3.24 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Tesco Abergavenny Metro |
| Iceland Abergavenny |
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| Unit 8 Cibi Walk, Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AJ |
| 01873858946 |
| Distance: 3.31 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Iceland Abergavenny |
| Asda Brynmawr |
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| Lakeside Retail Park - Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SL |
| 01495 314820 |
| Distance: 4.4 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Asda Brynmawr |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01873 - Abergavenny |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.4 | 14.3 | 20.9 | N | 27 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Monmouthshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, Monmouthshire & |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01633 644 644 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Monmouth |
| The Member of Parliament is David T. C. Davies |
| Details for the MP David T. C. Davies on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP David T. C. Davies on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election David T. C. Davies won with a majority of 9,982 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 67,098 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Llanelly Hill Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Gwent |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Gilwern Primary School
Address: Gilwern Primary School, Cae Meldon, Gilwern, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 0AY
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01873 830325
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Shires
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AG
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
BEAUFORT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 BANK BUILDINGS, BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AD
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
THE BRECON ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 BRECON ROAD, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5UG
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
44 CROSS STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 44 CROSS STREET, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5ER
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
WORCESTER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-12 WORCESTER STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4DA
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: :
BAILEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 89 BAILEY STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4AN
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Shires
WAR MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AG
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 810255
OLD STATION SURGERY
Address: 39 BRECON ROAD, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5AQ
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 859000
TUDOR GATE SURGERY
Address: TUDOR STREET, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5DL
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 855991
HEREFORD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 6 HEREFORD ROAD, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5PR
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 851155
BLAEN-Y-CWM GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360682
BLAENAVON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360663
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Shires
JOHN WILLIAMS PHARMACY
Address: 36 MAIN ROAD, GILWERN, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 0AS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 830647
BOOTS
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, NP8 1AD
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 810268
ALLIED PHARMACY MERTHYR ROAD
Address: WAITROSE STORE, 17 MERTHYR ROAD, LLANFOIST, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 9LL
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 850702
H SHACKLETON LTD
Address: 33 & 35 BRECON ROAD, ABERGAVENNY, MONMOUTHSHIRE, NP7 5UH
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 854310
H SHACKLETON LTD
Address: 1 NEVILL STREET, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 5AA
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 853219
BOOTS
Address: 2 CROSS STREET, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 5EH
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 853207
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Shires
CRICKHOWELL OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 17 HIGH STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1BD
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERGAVENNY)
Address: 17 FROGMORE STREET, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5AH
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (UK) LTD
Address: 62-62A FROGMORE STREET, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5AR
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
RAYNER OPTICIANS (ABERGAVENNY)
Address: 62 FROGMORE STREET, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5AR
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ABERGAVENNY)
Address: 67 FROGMORE STREET, ABERGAVENNY, GWENT, NP7 5AU
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTIC SHOP LIMITED
Address: 11 ST JOHNS STREET, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 5RT
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Abergavenny Station is 3.82 miles away.
Address: Abergavenny station, Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS
Abergavenny is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Abergavenny Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Ebbw Vale Town Station is 6.00 miles away.
Address: Ebbw Vale Town station, Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN
Ebbw Vale Town is situated on the Ebbw Valley Railway and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Ebbw Vale Town Station is an unstaffed station.