Map of Birch Close
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003602 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About Birch Close
Birch Close is a street located in the village of Broom. It uses the postcode SG18 9NR. The street has a length of approximately 182 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Central Bedfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Birch Close is located within the Central Bedfordshire 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.
Birch Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 25200435 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Birch Close is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 40.32 miles North from central London., 8.67 miles South East from Bedford, 14.3 miles North from Luton and 19.77 miles South West from Cambridge.
Birch Close is within the Post Town of BIGGLESWADE
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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?)
House Sales in Birch Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £261,500 | £261,500 | £261,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £335,000 | £306,750 | £320,875 | 2 |
| 2014 | £346,500 | £346,500 | £346,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £447,500 | £425,000 | £436,250 | 2 |
| 2018 | £435,000 | £413,000 | £424,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | 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 Birch Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Thomas Morris - Biggleswade | 1 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AP | Visit Website |
| Henry's Estate Agents | 7, Lincoln Crescent, Bedfordshire, Biggleswade,SG18 8HP | Visit Website |
| Sellors and Lettors | 19 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JE | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Birch Close
Location Details
| Birch Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.072228 |
| Longitude | -0.291106 |
| OS Easting (X): | 517112 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 242964 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL171430 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for Birch Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the local authority area of Central Bedfordshire Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the area of Southill Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the ward of Northill.
What County is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the constituency of Mid Bedfordshire.
What Part of the UK is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the Central Bedfordshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Birch Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Birch Close , SG18 9NR
| Sunrise | 05:11 |
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| Sunset | 20:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Birch Close, SG18 9NR
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 10 May 2024 at 12:00 (12.85 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 21.6°C (55.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00087930 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 42.76 |
| Area Population | 1520.00 |
| Male Population | 779.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 741.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017412 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 004A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003602 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Biggleswade |
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| 9/10 Grove Court, Station Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8AP |
| 01767318785 |
| Distance: 1.47 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Iceland Biggleswade |
| Asda Biggleswade |
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| Church Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JS |
| 01767 604100 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Asda Biggleswade |
| Sainsburys Biggleswade |
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| Bells Brook, Biggleswade, England, SG18 0NA |
| 01767 317587 |
| Distance: 1.64 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Sainsburys Biggleswade |
| Sainsburys Biggleswade Kings Reach Local |
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| Local Centre, , Kings Reach, Biggleswade, England, SG18 8SX |
| 01767 313939 |
| Distance: 2.53 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Sainsburys Biggleswade Kings Reach Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
| Area Code: 01462 - Hitchin |
| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.2 | N | 32 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Nadine Dorries |
| Details for the MP Nadine Dorries on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nadine Dorries on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Nadine Dorries won with a majority of 24,664 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 87,795 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Northill Ward |
| Parish: Southill Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Langford Village Academy
Address: Langford Village Academy, Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01462629000
Southill Lower School
Address: Southill Lower School, School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01462813312
Nearest Hospitals
| Pinehill Hospital |
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| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill 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: 13.86 (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: 13.94 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Birch Close
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17A HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0JE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 3 VICTORIA PLACE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9RN
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 99 HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, SG17 5JB
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5DG
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Birch Close
DR KIRKHAM & PARTNERS
Address: 111 CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: BIGGLESWADE HEALTH CENTRE, SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 316346
IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0RA
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 312441
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, SG17 5FS
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818620
SHANNON COURT SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1AG
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Birch Close
LANGFORD PHARMACY
Address: 73A CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 701518
BIGGLESWADE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8AP
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313115
BOOTS
Address: 9-10 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AS
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313278
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 5 KINGSFIELD ROAD, SAXON CENTRE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AT
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313092
SHEFFORD PHARMACY
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818633
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: RICHARD DANIELS HOUSE, 7 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DD
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 813283
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Birch Close
SPECSAVERS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: UNIT 1B, 20-21 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AS
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 29A MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AQ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0JH
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
CLEAR VISION DIRECT LTD
Address: 54-56 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0LJ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - BIGGLESWADE BELLS BROOK
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS, BELLS BROOK, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0NA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
ADAM LOVEDAY EYECARE
Address: 99-101 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0LA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Biggleswade Station is 1.54 miles away.
Address: Biggleswade station, Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL
Biggleswade is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Biggleswade Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Arlesey Station is 3.36 miles away.
Address: Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
Arlesey is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Arlesey Station is staffed on a part time basis.