Map of Observatory Drive
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About Observatory Drive
Observatory Drive is a street located in Cambridge. The street has a length of approximately 198 metres.
Observatory Drive is located within the Cambridge District (B) 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.
Observatory Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 5401040 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Observatory Drive is located within the county of Cambridgeshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 50.06 miles North from central London., 1.22 miles North West from Cambridge, 24.39 miles East from Bedford and 28.61 miles South East from Peterborough.
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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 Observatory Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| VERTEX LIVING LTD | Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0LE | Visit Website |
| Carter Jonas | 1 Histon Road Cambridge CB4 3BF | Visit Website |
| Nido Student | 3 Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BF | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Observatory Drive | |
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| Latitude | 52.213205 |
| Longitude | 0.095302 |
| OS Easting (X): | 543137 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 259334 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL431593 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cambridgeshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Observatory Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the local authority area of Cambridge Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the ward of Castle.
What County is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire.
What Constituency is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the constituency of Cambridge.
What Part of the UK is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the Cambridgeshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Observatory Drive in?
Observatory Drive is located within the Cambridgeshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Observatory Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Madingley Road (A1303) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Observatory Drive
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
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| Sunset | 20:18 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Observatory Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 26 April 2024 at 22:00 (23.69 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.3°C (87.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00090578 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 35.74 |
| Area Population | 1651.00 |
| Male Population | 897.00 (54%) |
| Female Population | 754.00 (46%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017956 |
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| LSOA Name: | Cambridge 005B |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003723 |
| MSOA Name: | Cambridge 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Cambridge Eddington Avenue |
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| 27 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England, CB3 1SE |
| 01223 646350 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Drive to Sainsburys Cambridge Eddington Avenue |
| Iceland Histon Rd |
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| Unit 2, 135/167 Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3JD |
| 01223324948 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Drive to Iceland Histon Rd |
| Sainsburys Sidney Street |
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| 42-45 Sidney Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 3HX |
| 01223 366891 |
| Distance: 1.12 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Drive to Sainsburys Sidney Street |
| Tesco Cambridge Christs Lane Express |
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| Unit 5&6 Christs' Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1NP |
| 0345 600 0695 |
| Distance: 1.31 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Drive to Tesco Cambridge Christs Lane Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01223 - Cambridge |
| Area Code: 01954 - Madingley |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Cambridge |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Guildhall, Cambridge &CB2 3QJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01223 457000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Cambridge |
| The Member of Parliament is Daniel Zeichner |
| Details for the MP Daniel Zeichner on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Daniel Zeichner on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Daniel Zeichner won with a majority of 9,639 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 79,951 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Castle Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Cambridgeshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Milton Road Primary School
Address: Milton Road Primary School, Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01223712333
Newnham Croft Primary School
Address: Newnham Croft Primary School, Chedworth Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JF
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01223508737
University of Cambridge Primary School
Address: University of Cambridge Primary School, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01223792440
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Address: Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PW
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01954210339
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE Primary School, French's Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Park Street CofE Primary School
Address: Park Street CofE Primary School, Lower Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01223576922
Mayfield Primary School
Address: Mayfield Primary School, Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01223712127
England Secondary Schools
Chesterton Community College
Address: Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01223712150
Nearest Hospitals
| Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital |
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| Address: Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital |
| Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital |
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| Address: 30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9EL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01223 266 900 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital |
| Brookfields Hospital |
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| Address: 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01223 603051 |
| Distance: 4.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Brookfields Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Observatory Drive
GRANTA DENTAL
Address: 39 NEWNHAM ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 9EY
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 50 METCALFE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 2DD
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
CAMBRIDGE SMILE STUDIO
Address: 27 MILTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1UZ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13-13A VICTORIA AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EG
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
ORTHOWORLD 2000 LTD
Address: 2B MILTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
CHESTERTON ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 36 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EN
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Observatory Drive
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 1 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0DB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 0DB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 364127
BRIDGE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 ALL SAINTS PASSAGE, OFF BRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3LS
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 652671
NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY
Address: WORDSWORTH GROVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 9HS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 366811
NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY AT BOOTS CAMBRIDGE
Address: 28 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ND
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
TRUMPINGTON STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 56 TRUMPINGTON STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 1RG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 361611
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Observatory Drive
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 189 HISTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3HL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 368537
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 59 SIDNEY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3HX
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 353002
BOOTS
Address: 28 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ND
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 68 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 355055
FITZWILLIAM PHARMACY
Address: 30 TRUMPINGTON STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 1QZ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 359449
JANK NK (CHEMIST)
Address: 32A ELTISLEY AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 9JG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Observatory Drive
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (CAMBRIDGE)
Address: UNIT C, 59 SIDNEY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3HX
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [CAMBRIDGE]
Address: 39-41 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3NB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 28 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ND
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION YARD, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 20-21 LION YARD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3NA
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LION YARD, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 30 LION YARD SHOPPING CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3NA
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CAMBRIDGE)
Address: THE LION YARD SHOPPING CENTRE, ST. TIBBS ROW, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ET
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Cambridge Station is 2.20 miles away.
Address: Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Cambridge is situated on the West Anglia Main Line|Cambridge line|Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Cambridge Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Cambridge North Station is 2.94 miles away.
Address: Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ
Cambridge North is situated on the Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Cambridge North Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Observatory Drive to Cambridge North Rail Station