Map of Rays Close
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About Rays Close
Rays Close is a street located in the town of Bedford. It uses the postcode MK42 0BE. The street has a length of approximately 185 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
Rays Close is located within the Bedford (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.
Rays Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27301377 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Rays Close is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 46.24 miles North from central London., 0.4 miles South from Bedford, 13.89 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 17.57 miles North from Luton.
Rays Close is within the Post Town of BEDFORD.
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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 Rays Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Fry Estate Agents | 24 Castle Lane Bedford MK40 3US | Visit Website |
| Goodacres Residential | 27 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL | Visit Website |
| Tim Anderson Property | Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Rays Close
Location Details
| Rays Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.131722 |
| Longitude | -0.463260 |
| OS Easting (X): | 505174 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 249316 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL052493 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Rays Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the local authority area of Bedford Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the ward of Castle.
What County is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the constituency of Bedford.
What Part of the UK is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the Bedford Council area.
What Police Force area is Rays Close in?
Rays Close is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Rays Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cardington Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Rays Close , MK42 0BE
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
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| Sunset | 20:19 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Rays Close, MK42 0BE
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 25 April 2024 at 05:00 (6.45 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.8°C (77.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088443 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 38.47 |
| Area Population | 1811.00 |
| Male Population | 924.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 887.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 65 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017522 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 014E |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003629 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bedford Express |
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| Bedford Lounge 63 High St, Bedford, MK40 1RZ |
| 0345 026 9925 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions from Rays Close to Tesco Bedford Express |
| Tesco Bedford Metro |
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| 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS |
| 0345 671 9457 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions from Rays Close to Tesco Bedford Metro |
| Iceland Bedford 2 |
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| 7/11 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL |
| 01234354338 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions from Rays Close to Iceland Bedford 2 |
| Tesco Bedford Extra |
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| Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG |
| 0345 677 9060 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions from Rays Close to Tesco Bedford Extra |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01234 | BEDFORD TOWN - SMBF | P7 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 11.4 | 9.7 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bedford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford &MK42 9AP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01234 267422 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bedford |
| The Member of Parliament is Mohammad Yasin |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Mohammad Yasin won with a majority of 145 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,581 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Castle Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01234740881
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact:
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01234326335
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01234401900
St John Rigby RC VA Lower School
Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01234302300
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01234352901
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01234345636
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Nearest Hospitals
| Bedford Hospital South Wing |
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| Address: South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
| Bedford Hospital North Wing |
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| Address: 32-34 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
| BMI The Manor Hospital |
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| Address: Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AW, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01234 364252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Rays Close
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
HOWARD STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2 HOWARD STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HS
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
LURKE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 28 LURKE STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HU
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NN
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Rays Close
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266851
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
GOLDINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 12 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 355588
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Rays Close
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354780
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 356231
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
GOLDHARTS CHEMIST
Address: 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353582
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Rays Close
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 0.24 miles away.
Address: Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Bedford St Johns is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Bedford St Johns Station is an unstaffed station.
Bedford Station is 0.75 miles away.
Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Bedford is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Bedford Station is staffed on a full time basis.