Map of Rock Close
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About Rock Close
Rock Close is a street located in the town of Leighton Buzzard. It uses the postcode LU7 2YJ. The street has a length of approximately 189 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.
Rock 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.
Rock Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 35100944 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Rock Close is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 37.86 miles North West from central London., 8.83 miles North East from Aylesbury, 9.31 miles South from Milton Keynes and 11.77 miles West from Luton.
Rock Close is within the Post Town of LEIGHTON BUZZARD.
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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 Rock Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £575,500 | £575,500 | £575,500 | 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 Rock Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Hunters | 11 Bridge Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AH | Visit Website |
| Quarters Estate Agents | 17-21 Ropa Court Friday Street Leighton Buzzard Beds LU7 1DU | Visit Website |
| Watsons Letting Agents | 17-21 Ropa Court Friday Street Leighton Buzzard Beds LU7 1DU | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Rock Close
Hotels near Rock Close
Budget Hotels near Rock Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes South Address:Bletcham Way Telephone: Visit Site |
6.68 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes South West Furzton Lake Address:Shirwell Crescent Telephone: Visit Site |
7.97 |
| 3: Name:Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound Address:Moto Service Area, M1, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR Telephone:0871 984 6214 Visit Site |
8.05 |
| 4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dunstable Address:Vinci Site, London Road Telephone: Visit Site |
8.22 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Aylesbury Address:Buckingham Road Telephone: Visit Site |
8.29 |
Location Details
| Rock Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.915818 |
| Longitude | -0.681643 |
| OS Easting (X): | 490664 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 225012 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP907250 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Rock Close
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Frequently asked Questions for Rock Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the local authority area of Central Bedfordshire Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the area of Leighton-Linslade Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the ward of Linslade.
What County is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the constituency of South West Bedfordshire.
What Part of the UK is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the Central Bedfordshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Rock Close in?
Rock Close is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Rock Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Rock Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Rock Close , LU7 2YJ
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
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| Sunset | 20:04 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Rock Close, LU7 2YJ
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 16 April 2024 at 12:00 (7.81 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.8°C (64.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088899 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.74 |
| Area Population | 1387.00 |
| Male Population | 684.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 703.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017613 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 023C |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003641 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 023 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Linslade Express |
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| 49 Coniston Rd, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PJ |
| 0345 026 9232 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions from Rock Close to Tesco Linslade Express |
| Tesco Leighton Buzzard Superstore |
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| Vimy Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1ER |
| 0345 677 9421 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions from Rock Close to Tesco Leighton Buzzard Superstore |
| Waitrose Leighton Buzzard |
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| 9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DH |
| 01525 378334 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions from Rock Close to Waitrose Leighton Buzzard |
| Iceland Leighton Bzard |
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| 9/11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EU |
| 01525379421 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions from Rock Close to Iceland Leighton Bzard |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01525 | LEIGHTON BUZZARD - SMLBD | P2 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 16.1 | 8 | >=30 | Y | 12 |
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 South West Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew Selous |
| Details for the MP Andrew Selous on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Selous on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Andrew Selous won with a majority of 18,583 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 79,926 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Linslade Ward |
| Parish: Leighton-Linslade Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Linslade Lower School
Address: Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU
Headteacher: Mrs Hazel Farlam
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-27)
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01525372085
Southcott Lower School
Address: Bideford Green, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Laundy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-03)
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01525375753
Greenleas School
Address: Derwent Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Clarke
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-09-29)
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01525371735
Secondary Schools
Linslade School
Address: Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA
Headteacher: Mark Gibbs
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-13)
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01525372640
Cedars Upper School
Address: Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE
Headteacher: Mr Mark Gibbs
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-20)
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01525219300
Leighton Middle School
Address: Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Vallance
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-06-08)
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01525374907
Higher Schools
Milton Keynes College
Address: Chaffron Way Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP
Headteacher: Dr Julie Mills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-05-26)
Distance: 9.15 miles
Contact: 01908684444
Buckinghamshire College Group
Address: Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD
Headteacher: Ms Jenny Craig
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-12)
Distance: 12.02 miles
Contact: 01296588588
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: 15.33 miles
Contact: 01234762890
Nearest Hospitals
| Milton Keynes Hospital |
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| Address: Standing Way, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01908 660033 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to Milton Keynes Hospital |
| BMI The Saxon Clinic |
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| Address: Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01908 665533 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Saxon Clinic |
| Whiteleaf Centre |
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| Address: Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01865 902000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.46 (miles) |
| Directions from to Whiteleaf Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Rock Close
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 SOULBURY ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2RN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
EUROPA HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: EUROPA HOUSE, WEST STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE STREET DENTAL
Address: 17A BRIDGE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY
Address: CHILD WELFARE CLINIC, 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
SMILE CREATIONS INNOVATIONS LTD
Address: 1A, 5 BELL ALLEY, MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1DG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
OLD BANK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1RT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Rock Close
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372571
LEIGHTON BUZZARD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
DR J L HENDERSON & PARTNERS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373111
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 243890
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Rock Close
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 47 CONISTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PJ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 370040
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: VIMY ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1ER
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 250449
BOOTS
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373703
ROSEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373391
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372175
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 17-19 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 383686
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Rock Close
DEREK H REDFERN
Address: 3 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 18 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 22 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 1 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
KINGS OPTICIANS (NORTH STREET)
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1EN
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
TJ LODGE OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 58-60 AYLESBURY STREET, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK2 2BA
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leighton Buzzard Station is 0.20 miles away.
Address: Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
Leighton Buzzard is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Leighton Buzzard Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Cheddington Station is 4.09 miles away.
Address: Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
Cheddington is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Cheddington Station is staffed on a part time basis.