Map of The Close
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003618 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Close
The Close is a street located in the village of Thurleigh. The street has a length of approximately 325 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bedford is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The 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.
The Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27300139 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Close is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 51.67 miles North from central London., 5.41 miles North from Bedford, 17.42 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 18.61 miles East from Northampton.
The 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?House Sales in The Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £170,000 | £238,000 | £204,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £145,000 | £129,000 | £137,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £119,995 | £119,995 | £119,995 | 1 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £179,500 | £208,167 | 3 |
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 Close
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Dandara Ltd | The Oaks, Yelnow Lane, Sharnbrook, MK44 1FA | Visit Website |
| Domovo | Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7BJ | Visit Website |
| bpha | Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7BJ |
Location Details
| The Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.215501 |
| Longitude | -0.457762 |
| OS Easting (X): | 505353 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 258641 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL054586 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Close
What Council (Local Authority) is The Close in?
The Close is located within the local authority area of Bedford Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is The Close in?
The Close is located within the area of Thurleigh Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Close in?
The Close is located within the ward of Riseley.
What County is The Close in?
The Close is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is The Close in?
The Close is located within the constituency of North East Bedfordshire.
What Part of the UK is The Close in?
The Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Close in?
The Close is located within the Bedford Council area.
What Police Force area is The Close in?
The Close is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Glebe Close | junction |
| High Street | junction |
| Keysoe Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Close
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
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| Sunset | 20:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Close
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 23 April 2024 at 14:00 (0.71 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.2°C (80.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088267 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers |
| Average Age | 44.41 |
| Area Population | 1715.00 |
| Male Population | 831.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 884.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017478 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 003A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003618 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Clapham High St Express |
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| 59 High St, Clapham, MK41 6AG |
| 0345 610 6389 |
| Distance: 4.12 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Tesco Clapham High St Express |
| Tesco Bedford Brickhill Dr Express |
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| Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7QF |
| 0345 610 2808 |
| Distance: 4.25 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Tesco Bedford Brickhill Dr Express |
| Iceland Bedford Goldington Square |
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| 95/97 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW |
| 01234954097 |
| Distance: 4.54 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Iceland Bedford Goldington Square |
| Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
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| 90 Clapham Road, Bedford, England, MK41 7PJ |
| 01234 363150 |
| Distance: 4.98 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.6 | N | 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 North East Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Richard Fuller |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Richard Fuller won with a majority of 24,283 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 90,678 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Riseley Ward |
| Parish: Thurleigh Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Kymbrook Primary School
Address: Kymbrook Primary School, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HH
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: 01234376266
Thurleigh Primary School
Address: Thurleigh Primary School, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2DB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01234771252
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 8.26 (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: 9.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
| 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: 9.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Close
TIME FOR TEETH IRC YARL'S WOOD
Address: THURLEIGH ROAD, MILTON ERNEST, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1FD
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6DN
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD HEIGHTS
Address: BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 7PH
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
COLWORTH PARK
Address: SHARNBROOK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1LZ
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT NORTH
Address: 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT
Distance: 5.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HEALTH VILLAGE, 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT
Distance: 5.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Close
SHARNBROOK SURGERY
Address: TEMPLARS WAY, SHARNBROOK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1PZ
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 781392
DR KANUNGO
Address: 106 TYNE CRESCENT, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 7UW
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 48 THE GLEBE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6GA
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 262040
CHURCH LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 147A CHURCH LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 0PW
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH LANE BRANCH
Address: 147A CHURCH LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0PW
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
Address: 93 QUEENS DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9JE
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 319992
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Close
WELLBEING PHARMACY
Address: 61 HIGH STREET, SHARNBROOK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1PB
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 783566
HERBERT AND HERBERT
Address: 88 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6BW
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266907
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 107 BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 7QF
Distance: 4.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 262213
FAIRLEYS PHARMACY
Address: 103 CHURCH LANE, GOLDINGTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0PW
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 347437
WELL
Address: 86 QUEENS DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9BS
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
121 PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 CAXTON PARK, CAXTON ROAD, ELMS FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEDFORD, MK41 0TY
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 930500
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Close
JOHN KAYE OPTOMETRIST
Address: 8 LIBRARY WALK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 8HF
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: :
FAIRFIELD PARK SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 90 CLAPHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7PJ
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: :
HOMESIGHT BEDFORD
Address: 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 5.56 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.
Bedford St Johns Station is 5.96 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.