Map of Drakes Close
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About Drakes Close
Drakes Close is a street located in the village of East Harling. It uses the postcode NR16 2JB. The street has a length of approximately 185 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Norfolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Drakes Close is located within the Breckland District 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.
Drakes Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 4001694 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Drakes Close is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 78.9 miles North East from central London., 19.81 miles South West from Norwich, 28.08 miles North from Ipswich and 38.3 miles North East from Cambridge.
Drakes Close is within the Post Town of NORWICH.
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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 Drakes Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £140,000 | £267,500 | £203,750 | 2 |
| 2011 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £305,000 | £300,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £442,000 | £442,000 | £442,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 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 Drakes Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Stones Estate Agents | 25 Garlondes, East Harling, Norfolk,NR16 2NN | Visit Website |
| Orbit | London Road, Attleborough, NR17 1FF | |
| RoyaleLife | Forest Edge Court Puddledock Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1FJ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Drakes Close
Hotels near Drakes Close
Budget Hotels near Drakes Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Thetford Address:Bridge St, Thetford, IP24 3AF Telephone:0871 559 1889 Visit Site |
8.35 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Thetford Address:Maine Street Telephone: Visit Site |
9.23 |
| 3: Name:Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket Address:A14, Stowmarket, IP14 3PY Telephone:0871 984 6043 Visit Site |
15.72 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Norwich Cringleford Address:Thickthorn Service Area, A11 / A47 Interchange, Norwich Southern Bypass, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU Telephone:0871 984 6205 Visit Site |
16.30 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Address:The Churchyard Telephone: Visit Site |
16.52 |
Location Details
| Drakes Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.440585 |
| Longitude | 0.939009 |
| OS Easting (X): | 599736 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 286616 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL997866 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Drakes Close
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Frequently asked Questions for Drakes Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the local authority area of Breckland Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the area of Harling Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the ward of Harling & Heathlands.
What County is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the ceremonial county of Norfolk.
What Constituency is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the constituency of South West Norfolk.
What Part of the UK is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the Norfolk Council area.
What Police Force area is Drakes Close in?
Drakes Close is located within the Norfolk Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Drakes Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Quidenham Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Drakes Close , NR16 2JB
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
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| Sunset | 19:58 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Drakes Close, NR16 2JB
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 16 April 2024 at 03:00 (21.29 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.4°C (74.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00134345 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 46.77 |
| Area Population | 1533.00 |
| Male Population | 761.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 772.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026439 |
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| LSOA Name: | Breckland 014A |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005516 |
| MSOA Name: | Breckland 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Attleborough |
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| High Street, Attleborough, England, NR17 2EH |
| 01953 451095 |
| Distance: 6.09 Miles |
| Directions from Drakes Close to Sainsburys Attleborough |
| Tesco Thetford Superstore |
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| Kilverstone, Thetford, IP24 2RL |
| 0345 677 9681 |
| Distance: 7.23 Miles |
| Directions from Drakes Close to Tesco Thetford Superstore |
| Tesco Thetford Norwich Rd Express |
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| 8 Norwich Rd, Thetford, IP24 2HT |
| 0345 026 9373 |
| Distance: 8.16 Miles |
| Directions from Drakes Close to Tesco Thetford Norwich Rd Express |
| Iceland Thetford |
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| Unit 1 The Burrells, Minstergate Street, Thetford, IP24 1BN |
| 01842750746 |
| Distance: 8.35 Miles |
| Directions from Drakes Close to Iceland Thetford |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01379 - Diss |
| Area Code: 01842 - Thetford |
| Area Code: 01400 - Honington |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.1 | 19.6 | 21.3 | N | 19 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Breckland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk &NR19 1EE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01362 656 870 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South West Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is Elizabeth Truss |
| Details for the MP Elizabeth Truss on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Elizabeth Truss on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Elizabeth Truss won with a majority of 26,195 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,455 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Harling & Heathlands Ward |
| Parish: Harling Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Address: Gallants Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NQ
Headteacher: Miss Amanda Yates
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-23)
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01953717221
Garboldisham Church Primary School
Address: Church Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SE
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Humphrey
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2019-11-13)
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact:
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Church Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SE
Headteacher: Mrs Moira Croskell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-08)
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: 01953681327
Secondary Schools
Attleborough Academy
Address: 9 Norwich Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJ
Headteacher: Mr Neil McShane
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-08)
Distance: 7.76 miles
Contact: 01953452335
Old Buckenham High School
Address: Abbey Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RL
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Elliott
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-29)
Distance: 7.80 miles
Contact: 01953860233
Old Buckenham High School
Address: Abbey Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RL
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Fell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2015-10-08)
Distance: 7.80 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
West Suffolk College
Address: Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3RL
Headteacher: Dr Nikos Savvas
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-04)
Distance: 21.14 miles
Contact: 01284701301
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Address: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU
Headteacher: Dr Nikos Savvas
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-05-18)
Distance: 21.22 miles
Contact: 01284636501
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Address: Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ
Headteacher: Mr Jerry White
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-08)
Distance: 26.95 miles
Contact: 01603773311
Nearest Hospitals
| St Luke's Hospital |
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| Address: Ellingham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AE, |
| NHS Sector |
| St. Luke's Health Care |
| Distance: 10.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Luke's Hospital |
| Bickley Day Hospital |
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| Address: Defiant Precinct, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2QE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01953 455800 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bickley Day Hospital |
| Hartismere Hospital |
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| Address: Castleton Way, Eye, IP23 7BH, |
| Independent Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 18.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hartismere Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Drakes Close
ROOKWOOD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CONNAUGHT ROAD, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2BN
Distance: 6.15 miles
Contact: :
DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AS
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: :
ZANDIELLE CLINIC
Address: QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AE
Distance: 6.24 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LONDON HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: THETFORD COMMUNITY, HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, CROXTON ROAD, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 1JD
Distance: 8.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 TOWNSEND HOUSE, GUILDHALL STREET, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2DT
Distance: 8.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Drakes Close
E HARLING & KENNINGHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, MARKET ST, EAST HARLING, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2AD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 717204
DR LOCK & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, MARKET STREET, EAST HARLING, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2AD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 717204
KENNINGHALL PRACTICE
Address: QUIDENHAM ROAD, KENNINGHALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2EF
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AS
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 453166
DR OXLEY & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AF
Distance: 6.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 453166
BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BACK HILLS, BOTESDALE, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 1DW
Distance: 7.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 898295
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Drakes Close
EAST HARLING PHARMACY
Address: MEMORIAL GREEN, EAST HARLING, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2ND
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 717207
ALLIED PHARMACY QUEENS SQUARE
Address: THE GUILTCROSS CLUB, QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NR17 2AF
Distance: 6.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 452288
ALLIED PHARMACY CHURCH STREET
Address: 7 CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NR17 2AH
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 452288
TESCO IN-STORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO SUPERSTORE, NORWICH ROAD, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2RL
Distance: 6.79 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779681
LIME PHARMACY
Address: GROVE SURGERY, GROVE LANE, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2HY
Distance: 8.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01842 762913
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, CROXTON ROAD, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 1JD
Distance: 8.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01842 760301
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Drakes Close
ZANDIELLE CLINIC
Address: QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AE
Distance: 6.24 miles
Contact: :
MARTIN CHRISTOPHER OPTICIANS LTD
Address: CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - ATTLEBOROUGH
Address: 11 CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
SCOTTS OPTICIANS (THETFORD)
Address: RED CROSS BUILDING, GUILDHALL STREET, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2DT
Distance: 8.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (THETFORD)
Address: 26-28 KING STREET, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2AP
Distance: 8.21 miles
Contact: :
A & J DONNELLY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 1AH
Distance: 8.26 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Harling Road Station is 1.55 miles away.
Address: Harling Road station, Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP
Harling Road is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Harling Road Station is an unstaffed station.
Eccles Road Station is 2.47 miles away.
Address: Eccles Road station, Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG
Eccles Road is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Eccles Road Station is an unstaffed station.