Map of The Shires
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006302 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Shires
The Shires is a street located in the town of Lowestoft. It uses the postcode NR32 5EX. The street has a length of approximately 60 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Suffolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Shires is located within the East Suffolk District 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.
The Shires has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 42500208 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Shires is located within the county of Suffolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 105.21 miles North East from central London., 20.47 miles East from Norwich, 39.89 miles North East from Ipswich and 71.64 miles East from Cambridge.
The Shires is within the Post Town of LOWESTOFT
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
House Sales in The Shires
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2011 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £1,010,000 | £1,010,000 | £1,010,000 | 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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| Azure Seas Holiday Village | The St, Corton, Lowestoft,NR32 5HN | |
| Shaws | 42 High Street, Lowestoft,NR32 1HZ | Visit Website |
| Leaders Lettings | 81 High Street, Lowestoft, NR32 1XN | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for The Shires
Location Details
| The Shires | |
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| Latitude | 52.508711 |
| Longitude | 1.738703 |
| OS Easting (X): | 653673 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 296702 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM537967 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Suffolk |
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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 East Suffolk Council which is a District Council.
What Parish 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 Lothingland.
What County is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the ceremonial county of Suffolk.
What Constituency is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the constituency of Waveney.
What Part of the UK is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the Suffolk Council area.
What Police Force area is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the Suffolk Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Shires
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Woodlands | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Shires , NR32 5EX
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
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| Sunset | 20:41 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Shires, NR32 5EX
| Observed at Weather Station: | Weybourne 13 May 2024 at 18:00 (39.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 19.0°C (68.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00154243 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 50.27 |
| Area Population | 1440.00 |
| Male Population | 705.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 735.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01030241 |
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| LSOA Name: | Waveney 001B |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006302 |
| MSOA Name: | Waveney 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Lowestoft Leisure Way Superstore |
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| Leisure Way, Lowestoft, NR32 4TZ |
| 0345 677 9440 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Tesco Lowestoft Leisure Way Superstore |
| Morrisons Lowestoft - North Quay Retail Park |
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| 12 North Quay Retail Park, Peto Way, Lowestoft NR32 2ED |
| 01502 587877 |
| Distance: 2.15 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Morrisons Lowestoft - North Quay Retail Park |
| Iceland Lowestoft Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 6B, North Quay Retail Park, Lowestoft, NR32 2ED |
| 01502521814 |
| Distance: 2.18 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Iceland Lowestoft Food Warehouse |
| Iceland Lowestoft |
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| 15 The Britten Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LR |
| 01502511835 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Iceland Lowestoft |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01502 - Lowestoft |
| Area Code: 01493 - Great Yarmouth |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.8 | 17.2 | 22 | N | 8 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Suffolk |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Waveney |
| The Member of Parliament is Peter Aldous |
| Details for the MP Peter Aldous on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Peter Aldous on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Peter Aldous won with a majority of 18,002 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 82,791 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lothingland Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Suffolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Gunton Primary Academy
Address: Gunton Primary Academy, Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01502584661
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, The Street, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5HW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01502730596
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Address: Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy, St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01502563528
Poplars Community Primary School
Address: Poplars Community Primary School, St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact:
Hopton Church of England Primary School
Address: Hopton Church of England Primary School, Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9BT
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact:
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Church Road, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01502730488
England Secondary Schools
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Address: Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01502582312
The Benjamin Britten High School
Address: The Benjamin Britten High School, Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Airey Close, Lowestoft |
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| Address: Lothingland, Oulton, NR32 3JQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01502 535000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Airey Close, Lowestoft |
| James Paget University Hospital |
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| Address: Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA, |
| NHS Sector |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01493 452452 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to James Paget University Hospital |
| Carlton Court |
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| Address: Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, NR33 8AG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01502 527474 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.78 (miles) |
| Directions from to Carlton Court |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Shires
OULTON VILLAGE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MEADOW ROAD, OULTON, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 3AZ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 CORTON ROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 4PH
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
WHAPLOAD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: WHAPLOAD ROAD, LOWESTOFT, NR32 1UR
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, HOPTON, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK, NR31 9BE
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (WILLIAMS)
Address: 7 REGENT ROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1PA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
REGENT ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 - 23 REGENT ROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1PA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Shires
CRESTVIEW, LOWESTOFT
Address: CRESTVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, 141 CRESTVIEW DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 4TW
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 564366
HIGH STREET SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1JE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 589151
ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES
Address: ALEXANDRA ROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1PL
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 526062
HOPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: STATION ROAD, HOPTON, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK, NR31 9BE
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 1A BRIDGE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, NR32 3LJ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1A BRIDGE ROAD, OULTON BROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 3LJ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 565936
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Shires
F P CROSS LTD
Address: 4 VILLAGE RISE, WESTON ROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 4PT
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 585296
HIGH STREET PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET SURGERY, HIGH STREET, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1JE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 580002
WELL
Address: ALEXANDRA ROAD SURGERY, ALEXANDRA ROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1PL
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 565245
HOPTON PHARMACY
Address: 1 WARREN ROAD, HOPTON ON SEA, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK, NR31 9BN
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 733876
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 14 THE BRITTEN CENTRE, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1LR
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 580237
HOLLY PHARMACY
Address: 1B BRIDGE ROAD, OULTON BROAD, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 3LJ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 583200
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Shires
HOME VISIT OPTICIANS LTD
Address: CLEAR VISION, PO BOX 184, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1WZ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LOWESTOFT)
Address: 101 LONDON ROAD NORTH, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1LX
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LOWESTOFT)
Address: 110 LONDON ROAD NORTH, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1HA
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
PENNINGTON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 129 BEVAN STREET EAST, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 2AQ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
JULIAN GUNN OPTICIANS
Address: 2 BEVAN STREET EAST, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 2AA
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LOWESTOFT)
Address: 46 LONDON ROAD NORTH, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, NR32 1EP
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Oulton Broad North Station is 2.35 miles away.
Address: Oulton Broad North station, Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ
Oulton Broad North is situated on the East Suffolk line|The Wherry Lines and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Oulton Broad North Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from The Shires to Oulton Broad North Rail Station
Lowestoft Station is 2.41 miles away.
Address: Lowestoft station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2EG
Lowestoft is situated on the East Suffolk line|The Wherry Lines and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Lowestoft Station is staffed on a part time basis.