Map of Bench Lane
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About Bench Lane
Bench Lane is a shorter section of road situated in the village of Combe St Nicholas. It's identified by the postcode TA20 3PA.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
Bench Lane 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.
Bench Lane has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 36613196 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Bench Lane is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 131.9 miles West from central London., 9.66 miles South East from Taunton, 15.97 miles West from Yeovil and 26.52 miles North East from Exeter.
Bench Lane is within the Post Town of CHARD.
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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 Bench Lane
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2016 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 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 Bench Lane
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Derbyshire's Estate Agents | 7 High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QF | |
| Greenslade Taylor Hunt | 1 High Street, Chard, TA20 1QF | |
| Savill Andrews Limited | 1 Howards Row Fore Street Chard TA20 1PH | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Bench Lane
Hotels near Bench Lane
Budget Hotels near Bench Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Ilminster Address:A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT Telephone:0871 984 6229 Visit Site |
3.56 |
| 2: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address:Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Site |
8.89 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton M5 J25 Address:Ruishton Lane Telephone: Visit Site |
9.13 |
| 4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Taunton Address:Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Avenue Telephone: Visit Site |
9.19 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Taunton Address:2 Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR Telephone:0871 984 6056 Visit Site |
9.39 |
Location Details
| Bench Lane | |
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| Latitude | 50.894089 |
| Longitude | -2.988964 |
| OS Easting (X): | 330454 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 111039 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST305110 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Bench Lane
What Council (Local Authority) is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the local authority area of South Somerset Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the area of Combe St Nicholas Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the ward of Blackdown & Tatworth.
What County is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the ceremonial county of Somerset.
What Constituency is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the constituency of Yeovil.
What Part of the UK is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the South West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the Somerset Council area.
What Police Force area is Bench Lane in?
Bench Lane is located within the Avon and Somerset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Bench Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Brocole Lane | pseudo node |
| Combe Hill | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Bench Lane , TA20 3PA
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
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| Sunset | 20:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Bench Lane, TA20 3PA
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 16 April 2024 at 23:00 (11.15 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.7°C (80.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00148496 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 49.03 |
| Area Population | 2334.00 |
| Male Population | 1147.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1187.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029153 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Somerset 024A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006098 |
| MSOA Name: | South Somerset 024 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Chard |
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| Holyrood Street, Chard, England, TA20 2AJ |
| 01460 599830 |
| Distance: 1.85 Miles |
| Directions from Bench Lane to Sainsburys Chard |
| Tesco Chard Superstore |
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| Tapstone Rd, Chard, TA20 2LW |
| 0345 677 9141 |
| Distance: 2.05 Miles |
| Directions from Bench Lane to Tesco Chard Superstore |
| Tesco Ilminster Superstore |
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| Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ |
| 0345 675 7060 |
| Distance: 4.11 Miles |
| Directions from Bench Lane to Tesco Ilminster Superstore |
| Tesco Axminster Superstore |
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| Shand Park, West St, Axminster, EX13 5NG |
| 0345 677 9019 |
| Distance: 7.74 Miles |
| Directions from Bench Lane to Tesco Axminster Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01460 - Chard |
| Area Code: 01297 - Axminster |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 3 | 3 | 3.7 | N | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Ward: Blackdown & Tatworth Ward |
| Parish: Combe St Nicholas Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Somerset |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Address: Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Maxwell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-09-21)
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 0146063116
The Redstart Primary School
Address: Redstart Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Collins
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-27)
Distance: 1.85 miles
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)
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 0146062350
Secondary Schools
Holyrood Academy
Address: Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
Headteacher: Mr Dave Maccormick
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-08)
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01460260100
Swanmead Community School
Address: Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BL
Headteacher: Ms Claire Oaten
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-02-22)
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact:
Axe Valley Academy
Address: Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
Headteacher: Mr Robert Crocker
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-20)
Distance: 7.65 miles
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)
Distance: 10.62 miles
Contact: 01823320800
Richard Huish College
Address: South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ
Headteacher: Mr John Abbott
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2007-10-03)
Distance: 10.62 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)
Distance: 16.36 miles
Contact: 01278455464
Nearest Hospitals
| Chard Community Hospital |
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| Address: Crewkerne Road, Chard, TA20 1NF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01460 238220 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chard Community Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Taunton |
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| Address: Orchard Portman, Taunton, TA3 7BQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01823 336457 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Taunton |
| Axminster Hospital |
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| Address: Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5DU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01297 630400 |
| Distance: 12.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to Axminster Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Bench Lane
SOMERSET PCDS
Address: LEACH ROAD, CHARD BUSINESS PARK, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1FA
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGSIDE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 33A FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PT
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
THE ILE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 17 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, TA19 0AJ
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
AXMINSTER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WEYCROFT AVENUE, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5HU
Distance: 7.17 miles
Contact: :
STAMFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STAMFORD HOUSE, SILVER STREET, AXMINSTER, EX13 5AH
Distance: 7.82 miles
Contact: :
BLACK SWAN DENTAL SPA
Address: 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU
Distance: 8.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Bench Lane
ARIEL HEALTHCARE
Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63071
SPRINGMEAD SURGERY, CHARD
Address: SUMMERFIELDS ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2EW
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 64457
ARIEL HEALTHCARE - ST. MARYS
Address: ST. MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, TA20 2DZ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, CHARD
Address: TAWSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE, ST MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2DZ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 67763
CHURCH VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BROADWAY ROAD, HORTON, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9RX
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 55300
SUMMERVALE SURGERY
Address: ILMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE, CANAL WAY, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9FE
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52354
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Bench Lane
BOOTS
Address: 5 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63114
MORTONS PHARMACY CHARD HOLYROOD STREET
Address: 1 STRINGFELLOW GALLERY, HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AH
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63089
MORTON'S PHARMACY
Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 63051
MINSTER PHARMACY
Address: 15 SILVER STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0DH
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52712
BOOTS
Address: 6 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AJ
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01460 52648
MORTON'S PHARMACY
Address: TRINITY SQUARE, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5AP
Distance: 7.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 32115
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Bench Lane
SPECSAVERS (CHARD)
Address: 2 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (CHARD)
Address: 18 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PP
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN BESWETHERICK OPTICIANS
Address: 60 HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AL
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
RICHARD STENT OPTOMETRIST
Address: CORNHILL, MARKET SQUARE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AS
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (AXMINSTER)
Address: CHARD STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5DZ
Distance: 7.69 miles
Contact: :
BENNETT AND ROGERS OPTICIANS (AXMINSTER)
Address: 11A WEST STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5NU
Distance: 7.76 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Axminster Station is 8.01 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.
Crewkerne Station is 9.30 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.