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About Watson Road
Watson Road is a street located in the town of Blackpool. The street has a length of approximately 1,898 metres.
Watson Road is located within the Blackpool (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
Watson Road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 3000024, 3004182 and 3004098 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Watson Road is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 200.82 miles North West from central London., 20.32 miles South West from Lancaster, 26.82 miles North from Liverpool and 39.36 miles North West from Manchester.
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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?
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?)
Estate Agents near Watson Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Stephen Tew | 132 Highfield Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2HH | Visit Website |
| Martin & Co | 119 Highfield Road Blackpool FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains , Blackpool - Highfield Road | 117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
We have found 10 postcodes for Watson Road
Location Details
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| Latitude | 53.792580 |
| Longitude | -3.043866 |
| OS Easting (X): | 331243 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 433447 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD312334 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
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Frequently asked Questions for Watson Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the local authority area of Blackpool Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the ward of Waterloo &Hawes Side.
What County is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the ceremonial county of Lancashire.
What Constituency is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the constituency of Blackpool South.
What Part of the UK is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the Blackpool Council area.
What Police Force area is Watson Road in?
Watson Road is located within the Lancashire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Watson Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bond Street | junction |
| Promenade (A584) | junction |
| The Crescent | junction |
| Jesmond Avenue | junction |
| Trent Road | junction |
| Arlington Avenue | junction |
| Lytham Road (B5262) | junction |
| Grundy Mews | junction |
| Coniston Road | junction |
| Queensway | junction |
| Ullswater Road | junction |
| Worsley Avenue | junction |
| Thirlmere Road | junction |
| Rangeway Avenue | junction |
| Fenber Avenue | junction |
| Bamton Avenue | junction |
| Beverley Grove | junction |
| Stamford Avenue | junction |
| St Annes Road | junction |
| Marton Drive | junction |
| Watson Court | junction |
| Oak Avenue | junction |
| Watson Close | junction |
| Renwick Avenue | junction |
| Sowerby Avenue | junction |
| Quayle Avenue | junction |
| Millington Avenue | junction |
| Hawes Side Lane (B5261) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Watson Road
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
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| Sunset | 21:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Watson Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 10 May 2024 at 00:00 (20.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.9°C (94.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00064326, E00064324, E00064316, E00064002 & E00064020 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats, Communal Retirement, Self-Sufficient Retirement, Hard-Pressed European Settlers & Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces |
| Average Age | 39.74, 42.61 & 37.26 |
| Area Population | 1197.00, 1189.00 & 1520.00 |
| Male Population | 597.00, 582.00 & 739.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 600.00, 607.00 & 781.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 43, 15 & 52 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012754, E01012753 &E01012698 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackpool 017E, Blackpool 017D &Blackpool 016E |
| SOA Code: | 4b, 5a &4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002649 &E02002648 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackpool 017 &Blackpool 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express |
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| Marton Dr, Blackpool, FY4 3EU |
| 0345 675 6862 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions from Watson Road to Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express |
| Tesco South Shore Express |
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| 43 Highfield Rd, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2JD |
| 0345 026 9086 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions from Watson Road to Tesco South Shore Express |
| Tesco Blackpool Lytham Rd Express |
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| 257-259 Lytham Rd, Blackpool, FY1 6ET |
| 0345 026 9093 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions from Watson Road to Tesco Blackpool Lytham Rd Express |
| Iceland Blackpool |
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| 62/66 Waterloo Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1AB |
| 01253341305 |
| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Directions from Watson Road to Iceland Blackpool |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01253 - Blackpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 29.3 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 33 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Blackpool |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| PO Box 50, Town Hall, Blackpool, Lancashire &FY1 1AD |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01253 477 477 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blackpool South |
| The Member of Parliament is Scott Benton |
| Details for the MP Scott Benton on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Scott Benton on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Scott Benton won with a majority of 3,690 the result was Con gain from Lab. The total electorate was 57,690 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Waterloo &Hawes Side Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Stanley Primary School
Address: Stanley Primary School, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9UT
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01253761022
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Address: Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01253966150
Revoe Learning Academy
Address: Revoe Learning Academy, Grasmere Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5HP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01253763414
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Address: Blackpool Gateway Academy, Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01253402936
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01253403232
Thames Primary Academy
Address: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01253341466
Roseacre Primary Academy
Address: Roseacre Primary Academy, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2PF
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Waterloo Primary Academy
Address: Waterloo Primary Academy, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01253315370
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01253311248
Hawes Side Academy
Address: Hawes Side Academy, Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3LN
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01253402541
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy, Penrose Avenue, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4DJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01253762532
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Address: Marton Primary Academy and Nursery, Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5LY
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01253838556
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01253762833
England Secondary Schools
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Address: St George's School A Church of England Academy, Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01253316725
South Shore Academy
Address: South Shore Academy, St Anne's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01253336500
Armfield Academy
Address: Armfield Academy, 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01253207702
Highfield Leadership Academy
Address: Highfield Leadership Academy, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01253965750
Highfield Humanities College
Address: Highfield Humanities College, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
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Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Watson Road
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Watson Road
ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 204 ST. ANNES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2EF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 951950
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 178 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 3AD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 344219
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 178 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 3AD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
STONYHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 956655
SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 953950
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Watson Road
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Watson Road
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED (BLACKPOOL)
Address: 132 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2HH
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
L WOODHOUSE LTD
Address: 62-64 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2JF
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLACKPOOL)
Address: 79-81 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1AD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
EYEDEAL VISION LTD
Address: 63 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS BLACKPOOL
Address: 160 CHERRY TREE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4QH
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Blackpool South Station is 0.47 miles away.
Address: Blackpool South station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA
Blackpool South is situated on the Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Northern.
Blackpool South Station is an unstaffed station.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 0.50 miles away.
Address: Blackpool Pleasure Beach station, Burlington Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1NY
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is situated on the Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Northern.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Watson Road to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Rail Station