Bishop Close Chard is a street located in the town of Chard with a Postcode of TA20 1DY

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About Bishop Close

Bishop Close is a street located in the town of Chard. It uses the postcode TA20 1DY. The street has a length of approximately 72 metres.

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

Bishop Close is located within the South Somerset District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.

Bishop Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 36612295 in the National Street Gazetteer.

Bishop Close is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 131.49 miles West from central London., 10.98 miles South East from Taunton, 15.44 miles West from Yeovil and 26.07 miles North West from Dorchester.

Bishop Close is within the Post Town of CHARD.

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26th March 2024

In the late 1950/early 1960s, there was a large house on this site called Downalong that was owned by the Bellman family. I believe Mr Bellman was a political speech writer.

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19th March 2024

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House Sales in Bishop Close

Yearly House Sales for Bishop Close
YearHighLowAverageSales
2011£158,000£119,000£138,5002
2013£165,000£116,000£140,5002
2014£125,000£125,000£125,0002
2018£187,000£160,000£173,5002
2020£221,500£220,000£220,7502
2022£165,000£165,000£165,0001

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Estate Agents near Bishop Close

Estate Agents near Bishop Close
NameAddressWebsite
Derbyshire's Estate Agents7 High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QF
Greenslade Taylor Hunt1 High Street, Chard, TA20 1QF
Savill Andrews Limited1 Howards Row Fore Street Chard TA20 1PHVisit Website

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Hotels near Bishop Close

 

Budget Hotels near Bishop Close

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Travelodge Ilminster
Address:A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT
Telephone:0871 984 6229 Learn More
4.07
2: Name:Days Inn Taunton
Address:Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull
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10.18
3: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton M5 J25
Address:Ruishton Lane
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10.39
4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Taunton
Address:Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Avenue
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5: Name:Travelodge Taunton
Address:2 Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR
Telephone:0871 984 6056 Learn More
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Location Details

Bishop Close
Map showing the location of Bishop Close
Latitude50.878994
Longitude-2.970341
OS Easting (X):331741
OS Northing (Y):109343
OS Grid Reference:ST317093

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Frequently asked Questions for Bishop Close

What Council (Local Authority) is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the local authority area of South Somerset Council which is a District Council.

What Parish Council is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the area of Chard Town Parish Council.

What Electoral Ward is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the ward of Chard Crimchard.

What County is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the ceremonial county of Somerset.

What Constituency is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the constituency of Yeovil.

What Part of the UK is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the South West (England) region of the United Kingdom.

What County Council area is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the Somerset Council area.

What Police Force area is Bishop Close in?

Bishop Close is located within the Avon and Somerset Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with Bishop Close

StreetJunction Type
Beasley Courtjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times for Bishop Close , TA20 1DY

Sunrise05:53
Sunset18:40

Latest Weather Conditions for Bishop Close, TA20 1DY

Observed at Weather Station:Dunkeswell Aerodrome 28 March 2024 at 14:00 (11.79 miles away)
Current Weather:Overcast
Temperature and Humidity:8.0°C (89.7%)
Wind Direction and Speed:SSW (26 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00148612
ONS Area NameOlder Workers and Retirement
Average Age45.21
Area Population1496.00
Male Population717.00 (48%)
Female Population779.00 (52%)
Benefit Claimants3 (0%)
LSOA Code:E01029172
LSOA Name:South Somerset 022B
SOA Code:8b
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02006096
MSOA Name:South Somerset 022

Nearest Supermarkets

Sainsburys Chard
Holyrood Street, Chard, England, TA20 2AJ
01460 599830
Distance: 0.55 Miles
Directions from Bishop Close to Sainsburys Chard
Tesco Chard Superstore
Tapstone Rd, Chard, TA20 2LW
0345 677 9141
Distance: 0.78 Miles
Directions from Bishop Close to Tesco Chard Superstore
Tesco Ilminster Superstore
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ
0345 675 7060
Distance: 4.19 Miles
Directions from Bishop Close to Tesco Ilminster Superstore
Tesco Axminster Superstore
Shand Park, West St, Axminster, EX13 5NG
0345 677 9019
Distance: 6.81 Miles
Directions from Bishop Close to Tesco Axminster Superstore

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01460 - Chard
Area Code: 01297 - Axminster

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps 6.2 6.1 13.6 N 13

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of South Somerset
Visit the Council's Website
Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset &BA20 2HT
Telephone Number: 01935 462 462
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Yeovil
The Member of Parliament is Marcus Fysh
Details for the MP Marcus Fysh on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Marcus Fysh on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2019 General Election Marcus Fysh won with a majority of 16,181 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 82,468
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Chard Crimchard Ward
Parish: Chard Town Parish Council
Ceremonial County: Somerset

Nearest Schools

Primary Schools

The Redstart Primary School

Address: Redstart Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Collins

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-27)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 0146067457

Manor Court Community Primary School

Address: Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES

Headteacher: Mr Luke Talmage

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-12-04)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 0146062350

Avishayes Community Primary School

Address: Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS

Headteacher: Clare Rinaldi

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-12-13)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.54 miles

School Website

Contact: 0146063050

Secondary Schools

Holyrood Academy

Address: Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL

Headteacher: Mr Dave Maccormick

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-08)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01460260100

Swanmead Community School

Address: Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BL

Headteacher: Ms Claire Oaten

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-02-22)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 5.17 miles

Contact:

Axe Valley Academy

Address: Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA

Headteacher: Mr Robert Crocker

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-20)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 6.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 0129732146

Higher Schools

Richard Huish College

Address: South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ

Headteacher: Ms Emma Fielding

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-04-29)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 12.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823320800

Richard Huish College

Address: South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ

Headteacher: Mr John Abbott

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2007-10-03)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 12.26 miles

Contact:

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ

Headteacher: Mr Andy Berry

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-08)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 17.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01278455464

Nearest Hospitals

Chard Community Hospital
Address: Crewkerne Road, Chard, TA20 1NF,
NHS Sector
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01460 238220
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 1.34 (miles)
Directions from to Chard Community Hospital
Axminster Hospital
Address: Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5DU,
NHS Sector
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01297 630400
Distance: 10.72 (miles)
Directions from to Axminster Hospital
Crewkerne Community Hospital
Address: Middle Path, Crewkerne, TA18 8BG,
NHS Sector
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01460 72491
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 12.09 (miles)
Directions from to Crewkerne Community Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists near Bishop Close

SPRINGSIDE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 33A FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PT

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: :

SOMERSET PCDS

Address: LEACH ROAD, CHARD BUSINESS PARK, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1FA

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: :

THE ILE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 17 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, TA19 0AJ

Distance: 4.24 miles

Contact: :

AXMINSTER DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: WEYCROFT AVENUE, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5HU

Distance: 6.15 miles

Contact: :

STAMFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: STAMFORD HOUSE, SILVER STREET, AXMINSTER, EX13 5AH

Distance: 6.87 miles

Contact: :

BLACK SWAN DENTAL SPA

Address: 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU

Distance: 7.63 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near Bishop Close

ARIEL HEALTHCARE

Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63071

SPRINGMEAD SURGERY, CHARD

Address: SUMMERFIELDS ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2EW

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 64457

ARIEL HEALTHCARE - ST. MARYS

Address: ST. MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, TA20 2DZ

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: :

TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, CHARD

Address: TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, ST MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2DZ

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 67763

SUMMERVALE SURGERY

Address: ILMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE, CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE

Distance: 3.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 52354

THE MEADOWS SURGERY

Address: CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE

Distance: 3.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 52284

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies near Bishop Close

BOOTS

Address: 5 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63114

MORTONS PHARMACY CHARD HOLYROOD STREET

Address: 1 STRINGFELLOW GALLERY, HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AH

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63089

MORTON'S PHARMACY

Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63051

MINSTER PHARMACY

Address: 15 SILVER STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0DH

Distance: 4.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 52712

BOOTS

Address: 6 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AJ

Distance: 4.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 52648

MORTON'S PHARMACY

Address: TRINITY SQUARE, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5AP

Distance: 6.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01297 32115

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near Bishop Close

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (CHARD)

Address: 18 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PP

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CHARD)

Address: 2 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: :

STEPHEN BESWETHERICK OPTICIANS

Address: 60 HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AL

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

RICHARD STENT OPTOMETRIST

Address: CORNHILL, MARKET SQUARE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AS

Distance: 4.23 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (AXMINSTER)

Address: CHARD STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5DZ

Distance: 6.74 miles

Contact: :

BENNETT AND ROGERS OPTICIANS (AXMINSTER)

Address: 11A WEST STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5NU

Distance: 6.83 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Axminster Station is 7.10 miles away.

Address: Axminster station, Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF

Axminster is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.

Axminster Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions from Bishop Close to Axminster Rail Station

Crewkerne Station is 8.38 miles away.

Address: Crewkerne station, Station Road, Crewkerne, Dorset, TA18 8AU

Crewkerne is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.

Crewkerne Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions from Bishop Close to Crewkerne Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Exeter International Airport is 22 miles away Directions from Bishop Close to Exeter International Airport
Bristol International Airport is 36.84 miles away Directions from Bishop Close to Bristol International Airport
Cardiff International Airport is 39.29 miles away Directions from Bishop Close to Cardiff International Airport

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