Rock Close in the village of Wentnor
About Rock Close
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Shropshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Shropshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 36500370 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Shropshire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 139.27 miles North West from central London., 13.83 miles South West from Shrewsbury, 34.1 miles North from Hereford and 37.58 miles North West from Worcester.
ROCK CLOSE is within the Post Town of BISHOPS CASTLE
Property types, tenure and build ages for Rock Close
🏠 The majority of homes are Social Housing.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Social Housing | 14 |
🧱 Most homes are Semi-Detached House and End-Terrace Bungalow.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Semi-Detached House | 10 |
| End-Terrace Bungalow | 2 |
| End-Terrace House | 2 |
📆 Properties were built between 1993 and 1999, with most built around 1993.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1999 | 1993 | 1993 | 1995 | 7 |
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| Street Crime (updated 10/06/2025) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006041 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Postcodes for Rock Close |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Rock Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hill Address: A5, A49, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA Telephone: 0871 984 6103 Visit Hotel Page |
12.10 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury Address: Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.83 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Address: Smithfield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.98 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Ludlow Address: Foldgate Ln, Ludlow, SY8 1LS Telephone: 0871 984 6347 Visit Hotel Page |
14.86 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Battlefield Address: Battlefield Roundabout, Shrewsbury, SY4 3EQ Telephone: 0871 984 6120 Visit Hotel Page |
17.02 |
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Known Addresses for Rock Close
Our data shows that Rock Close is a residential street.
Street Crime Per Month (Rock Close April 2024 to April 2025)
Crime Data
April 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Drugs 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Rock Close
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
June 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Burglary 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Rock Close
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
July 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Public order 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Rock Close
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Rock Close
UPRN: 100070063158
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100070063159
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100070063160
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100070063164
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200002873918
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200002873922
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200002873923
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Evans | 4 The Square, Church Stretton, SY6 6DA | Visit Website |
| Wrights | 32 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BW | Visit Website |
| Halls Estate Agents | 43 Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AD | Visit Website |
| Samuel Wood | 10 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9ND | Visit Website |
| McCartneys LLP | Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
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| Police Force: West Mercia |
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Location Details
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| Rock Close | |
| Latitude | 52.532431 |
| Longitude | -2.913051 |
| OS Easting (X): | 338071 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 293161 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO381932 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
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| Sunset | 21:37 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shobdon Saws 12 June 2025 at 23:00 (20.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 16.3°C (86.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00147648 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 45.06 |
| Area Population | 1238.00 |
| Male Population | 617.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 621.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01028991 |
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| LSOA Name: | Shropshire 030A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006041 |
| MSOA Name: | Shropshire 030 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Shrewsbury |
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| Meole Brace Retail Park, Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, England, SY3 9NB |
| 01743 244744 |
| Distance: 12.67 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Shrewsbury |
| Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
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| Smithfield Rd, Welshpool, SY21 7BL |
| 0345 026 9676 |
| Distance: 12.96 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
| Morrisons Welshpool |
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| Berriew Street, Welshpool SY21 7SS |
| 01938 559032 |
| Distance: 13.08 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Welshpool |
| Sainsburys Welshpool |
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| Brook Street, Welshpool, Wales, SY21 7NJ |
| 01938 559341 |
| Distance: 13.32 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Welshpool |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01588 - Bishops Castle |
| Area Code: 01694 - Church Stretton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.4 | 4.5 | 8.1 | N | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Shropshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Shropshire Council, Chief Executives Office, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury &Shropshire |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: General enquiries |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Ludlow |
| The Member of Parliament is Stuart Anderson |
| Details for the MP Stuart Anderson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Stuart Anderson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Stuart Anderson won with a majority of 1,624 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,677 |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Norbury Primary School and Nursery
Address: Norbury Primary School and Nursery, Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01588650207
Nearest Hospitals
| Bishop's Castle Community Hospital |
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| Address: Union Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01588 638220 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.3 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bishop's Castle Community Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital |
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| Address: Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 20.17 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital |
| Royal Shrewsbury Hospital |
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| Address: Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01743 261000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 21.24 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BUTLER AND FINNIGAN
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 2 MARKET SQUARE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5BN
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 BURWAY ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6DL
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: :
REDCOTE SURGERY
Address: 2 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6EE
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
CRAVEN ARMS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GATEWAY, AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SY7 9QJ
Distance: 7.17 miles
Contact: :
MINSTERLEY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: MINSTERLEY ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0QJ
Distance: 8.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5ER
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638285
CHURCH STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EASTHOPE ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BL
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722127
CRAVEN ARMS SURGERY
Address: 20 SHREWSBURY ROAD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PY
Distance: 7.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672309
PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HALL BANK, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RF
Distance: 8.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 790325
DORRINGTON SURGERY
Address: THE MAITLANDS, CHURCH ROAD, DORRINGTON, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 7LD
Distance: 8.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 718486
THE MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TURNPIKE MEADOW, CLUN, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 8HZ
Distance: 8.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 640573
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HILLSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 18 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SY6 6BW
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722799
BISHOPS CASTLE PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5AE
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638408
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 40 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BH
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722806
LUNTS PHARMACY
Address: DROVERS HOUSE, THE AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9BZ
Distance: 7.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672327
PONTESBURY PHARMACY
Address: PHARMACY FLAT, MAIN ROAD, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RR
Distance: 8.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 790273
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
A B OPTICS LTD (CHURCH STRETTON)
Address: 20 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BW
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTICIAN (BISHOPS CASTLE)
Address: 29 CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AD
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE FLOYD OPTOMETRIST
Address: 5 DALE STREET, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PB
Distance: 7.21 miles
Contact: :
SARAH BANKS LTD
Address: MONTGOMERY ACTIVITY CENTRE, SCHOOL BANK, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6QA
Distance: 9.99 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Church Stretton Station is 4.61 miles away.
Address: Church Stretton station, Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
Church Stretton is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Church Stretton Station is an unstaffed station.
Craven Arms Station is 7.02 miles away.
Address: Craven Arms station, Station Crescent, Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9PY
Craven Arms is situated on the Heart of Wales Line|Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Craven Arms Station is an unstaffed station.