Broad Close is a street located in the city of Wells. It uses the postcode BA5 3NJ. The street has a length of approximately 43 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.
The street is located within the Mendip 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 25001640 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 110.95 miles West from central London., 16.79 miles South from Bristol, 18.7 miles North from Yeovil and 19.78 miles West from Trowbridge.
BROAD CLOSE is within the Post Town of WELLS
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Map of Broad Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006052 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Broad Close |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Broad Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wells Somerset Address: Rowdens Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.08 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Glastonbury Address: A39 Wirral Park Rd, Glastonbury, BA6 9XE Telephone: 0871 984 6339 Visit Hotel Page |
6.38 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Glastonbury Address: Morland Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.70 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bristol Sidcot A38 Address: Bridgewater Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.64 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Yeovil Podimore Address: Podimore Services, A303 Roundabout, Nr. Yeovil, BA22 8JG Telephone: 0871 984 6059 Visit Hotel Page |
13.09 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Broad Close
UPRN: 250017386
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 250017387
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 250017389
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 250078621
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 250017390
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 250017392
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 250017393
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 250017385
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £240,000 | £202,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £186,500 | £186,500 | £186,500 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Killens | 10 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2SE | Visit Website |
| Allen & Harris | 15 Sadler Street, Wells, Somerset , BA5 2RR | |
| Sandersons Lettings | 20 Chamberlain Street, Wells, BA5 2PF | |
| holland & odam | 55 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AE | Visit Website |
| Cooper & Tanner | 19 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
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Location Details
| Broad Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.211666 |
| Longitude | -2.630496 |
| OS Easting (X): | 355964 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 146075 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST560461 |
Known Residential Addresses for Broad Close
- 8
- 5
- 5A
Roads that have a Junction with Broad Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bedford Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 16:06 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (14.22 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.5°C (76.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00148122 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.62 |
| Area Population | 1503.00 |
| Male Population | 689.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 814.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029084 |
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| LSOA Name: | Mendip 006D |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006052 |
| MSOA Name: | Mendip 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Wells |
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| Parkwood Estate (off East Somerset Way), Wells BA5 1SQ |
| 01749 679174 |
| Distance: 0.91 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Wells |
| Waitrose Wells |
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| Whiting Way, Wells, BA5 2PJ |
| 01749 672570 |
| Distance: 0.94 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wells |
| Tesco Wells Superstore |
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| Tucker St, Wells, BA5 2DZ |
| 0345 677 9710 |
| Distance: 1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wells Superstore |
| Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
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| Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG |
| 0345 671 9389 |
| Distance: 3.89 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01749 - Shepton Mallet |
| Area Code: 01458 - Glastonbury |
| Area Code: 01761 - Temple Cloud |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 12.5 | 12 | 15.1 | N | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Mendip |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset &BA4 5BT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 03333 043333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wells |
| The Member of Parliament is Tessa Munt |
| Details for the MP Tessa Munt on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Tessa Munt on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Tessa Munt won with a majority of 11,121 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,051 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wells St Thomas' Ward |
| Parish: Wells Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Somerset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Horrington Primary School
Address: Horrington Primary School, West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
Stoberry Park School
Address: Stoberry Park School, North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01749672516
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Blue School
Address: The Blue School, Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01749678799
Nearest Hospitals
| Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01749 342931 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
| Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
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| Address: Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Care UK |
| Telephone: 01749 333600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
| West Mendip Community Hospital |
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| Address: Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8JD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01458 836450 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Mendip Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
NORTHAM HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 NEW STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2LD
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
ROCK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 81 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 5 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, BA5 1SR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
11 PRIORY ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 11 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SU
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SU
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
TOWN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13 TOWN STREET, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5BE
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WELLS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1XJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 672137
WELLS CITY PRACTICE
Address: PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE, PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1XJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 836650
GROVE HOUSE SURGERY
Address: WEST SHEPTON, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5UH
Distance: 3.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 342314
HASKINS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: HASKINS RETAIL CENTRE, TOWNSEND, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5AX
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CANNARDS GRAVE ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5RT
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 334383
OAKHILL SURGERY
Address: PONDSMEAD, SHEPTON ROAD, OAKHILL, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 5HT
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 840233
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 19-21 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AA
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 673138
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TUCKER STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2DZ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 313449
WELLS CITY PHARMACY
Address: ROSEBANK, PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, BA5 1XJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 675508
BOOTS
Address: 2 HITCHEN LANE, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5TZ
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 346953
BOOTS
Address: CANNARDS GRAVE ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5RT
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 346982
WELL
Address: GLASTONBURY SURGERY, FEVERSHAM LANE, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9LP
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01458 834986
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (WELLS)
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELLS)
Address: 60A HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2SN
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
MANSFIELD OPTICAL LTD
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, WELLS, BA5 2AG
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
R.MANSFIELD OPTICIANS - WELLS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AG
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
MILLICANS EYE CENTRE
Address: 75 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELLS)
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Castle Cary Station is 9.03 miles away.
Address: Castle Cary station, Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
Castle Cary is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Castle Cary Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bruton Station is 10.53 miles away.
Address: Bruton station, Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
Bruton is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bruton Station is an unstaffed station.