Map of The Drive
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About The Drive
The Drive is a street located in the town of Rayleigh and near the town of Rayleigh. The street has a length of approximately 522 metres.
The Drive is located within the Rochford 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.
The Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 32200283 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Drive is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 32.43 miles East from central London., 12.79 miles South East from Chelmsford, 21.61 miles North from Maidstone and 28.37 miles North West from Canterbury.
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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 The Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Eastwood Team | 379 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5PS | |
| Essex Guild Homes | 75 Eastwood Road Rayleigh SS6 7JN | Visit Website |
| diggins & co | 35 Eastwood Road Rayleigh SS6 7JE | Visit Website |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.578028 |
| Longitude | 0.634143 |
| OS Easting (X): | 582498 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 189914 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ825899 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the local authority area of Rochford Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the area of Rayleigh Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the ward of Lodge.
What County is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Essex.
What Constituency is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford.
What Part of the UK is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the Essex Council area.
What Police Force area is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the Essex Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Ethel Road | junction |
| Warwick Road | junction |
| Eastwood Road (A1015) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Drive
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
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| Sunset | 20:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 23 April 2024 at 14:00 (8.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.8°C (73.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00111479 & E00111478 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia & White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 43.61 |
| Area Population | 1556.00 |
| Male Population | 779.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 777.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021946 |
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| LSOA Name: | Rochford 009A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004571 |
| MSOA Name: | Rochford 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Rayleigh Eastwood Road Local |
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| 243 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, England, SS6 7LF |
| 1268779104 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Sainsburys Rayleigh Eastwood Road Local |
| Tesco Eastwood Esso Express |
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| Rayleigh Rd, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5PS |
| 0345 674 6488 |
| Distance: 0.79 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Eastwood Esso Express |
| Iceland Rayleigh |
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| 147/153 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QA |
| 01268771884 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Iceland Rayleigh |
| Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir |
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| 21 Stadium Way, Benfleet, England, SS7 3UB |
| 01268 741181 |
| Distance: 1.47 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01702 | EASTWOOD - EAEWD | P12 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.1 | 5.2 | 8 | Y | 4 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Rochford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, South Street, Rochford, Essex &SS4 1BW |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01702 546 366 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford |
| The Member of Parliament is Mark Francois |
| Details for the MP Mark Francois on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mark Francois on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Mark Francois won with a majority of 31,000 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,930 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lodge Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Address: Eastwood Primary School & Nursery, Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01702525137
Heycroft Primary School
Address: Heycroft Primary School, Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01702521832
Edwards Hall Primary School
Address: Edwards Hall Primary School, Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Fairways Primary School
Address: Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01702525693
Grove Wood Primary School
Address: Grove Wood Primary School, Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01268743445
Wyburns Primary School
Address: Wyburns Primary School, Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Rayleigh Primary School
Address: Rayleigh Primary School, Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact:
Glebe Primary School
Address: Glebe Primary School, Creswick Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HG
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Eastwood Academy
Address: The Eastwood Academy, Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01702524341
The FitzWimarc School
Address: The FitzWimarc School, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01268743884
The FitzWimarc School
Address: The FitzWimarc School, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Drive
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Drive
DR S H H ZAIDI & PARTNER
Address: 348 RAYLEIGH ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 5PU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 525289
AUDLEY MILLS SURGERY
Address: 57 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7JF
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 209309
AUDLEY MILLS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 57 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7JF
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
DR S H H ZAIDI & PARTNER
Address: 335 EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 4LT
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 529111
SCOTT PARK SURGERY
Address: 205 WESTERN APPROACHES, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS2 6XY
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 420642
DR KRISHNAN & PTNR - KENT ELMS HC
Address: KENT ELMS HEALTH CENTRE, 1 RAYLEIGH ROAD, EASTWOOD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 5UU
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 522012
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Drive
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Drive
ALL-SPECS OPTICAL (LEIGH-ON-SEA)
Address: UNIT 1, 50 PROGRESS ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 5PR
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
ESSEX EYE CARE
Address: 55 WARWICK ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 8PQ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
ESSEX EYECARE (RAYLEIGH)
Address: 55 WARWICK ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 8PQ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
TYLER GOODCHILD OPTICIANS
Address: 380 RAYLEIGH ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 5PT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
AUDLEY MILLS OPTICIANS
Address: 43 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7JE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE OPTICIANS
Address: 4 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7JQ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Rayleigh Station is 1.64 miles away.
Address: Rayleigh station, Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ
Rayleigh is situated on the Shenfield to Southend Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Rayleigh Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Hockley Station is 2.06 miles away.
Address: Hockley station, Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG
Hockley is situated on the Shenfield to Southend Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Hockley Station is staffed on a part time basis.