About Whetstone Lane
Whetstone Lane is a street located in the town of Birkenhead. The street has a length of approximately 814 metres.
The street is located within the Wirral District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 44503845, 44508300, 44500760, 44504200, 44508289 and 44500703 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CH41 9DE, CH41 2ZE, CH41 2TQ, CH41 2TJ, CH41 2TG, CH41 2TF, CH41 2TE, CH41 2SW, CH41 2SN, CH41 2QS and CH41 2QR.
It is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 179.41 miles North West from central London., 2.2 miles South West from Liverpool, 14.7 miles North from Chester and 32.98 miles West from Manchester.
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Map of Whetstone Lane
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Moscrops Estate Agents | 8 Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, CH41 2QR | Visit Website |
| Graham & Barnes Property Management | 45-47 Grange Rd West, Birkenhead,CH41 4BZ | Visit Website |
| Bamboo Estates LLP | Partnership Building Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5AA | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Whetstone Lane | |
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| Latitude | 53.386233 |
| Longitude | -3.027389 |
| OS Easting (X): | 331676 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 388230 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ317882 |
Roads that have a Junction with Whetstone Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Grange Road West | junction |
| Salisbury Street | junction |
| Borough Road (A552) | junction |
| Borough Road (A552) | junction |
| Church Road (B5148) | junction |
| Elm Grove | junction |
| Rodney Street | junction |
| Wellington Terrace | junction |
| Clifton Road | junction |
| Derby Road | junction |
| Maple Street | junction |
| Park Grove | junction |
| Cedar Street | junction |
| Quarry Bank | junction |
| Borough Road (A552) | junction |
| Borough Road (A552) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
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| Sunset | 19:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 21 September 2024 at 07:00 (7.74 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.3°C (94.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00036130, E00036136, E00036977, E00036135, E00036139, E00036134 & E00036979 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals, Hampered Aspiration & Challenged Transitionaries |
| Average Age | 41.30, 33.60, 36.24 & 37.36 |
| Area Population | 1651.00, 1774.00, 1670.00 & 1563.00 |
| Male Population | 861.00, 866.00, 823.00 & 797.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 790.00, 908.00, 847.00 & 766.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 85, 48, 102 & 82 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007128, E01007130, E01007291 &E01007129 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wirral 016C, Wirral 021A, Wirral 021D &Wirral 016D |
| SOA Code: | 4d &4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001482 &E02001487 |
| MSOA Name: | Wirral 016 &Wirral 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
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| 221/225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2PH |
| 01516473679 |
| Distance: 0.21 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
| Asda Birkenhead |
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| 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB |
| 0151 552 1110 |
| Distance: 0.23 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Birkenhead |
| Iceland Birkenhead Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 6, Rock Retail Park, Birkenhead, CH41 9DF |
| 01516662036 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Birkenhead Food Warehouse |
| Iceland Prenton |
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| 790/794 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JG |
| 01516081617 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Prenton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wirral |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral &CH44 8ED |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0151 606 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Birkenhead |
| The Member of Parliament is Alison McGovern |
| Details for the MP Alison McGovern on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alison McGovern on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alison McGovern won with a majority of 13,798 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,091 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Birkenhead and Tranmere Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Rock Ferry Primary School
Address: Rock Ferry Primary School, Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01516451017
St John's Catholic Infant School
Address: St John's Catholic Infant School, Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01516455291
St John's Catholic Junior School
Address: St John's Catholic Junior School, Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01516459615
Well Lane Primary School
Address: Well Lane Primary School, Park Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01516459844
Mersey Park Primary School
Address: Mersey Park Primary School, Elm Road, Higher Tranmere, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 0PH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01516478197
Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2SY
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: 01516478406
Cathcart Street Primary School
Address: Cathcart Street Primary School, Dover Close, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 3JY
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01516477349
Bedford Drive Primary School
Address: Bedford Drive Primary School, Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01516451561
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School, Park Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2TD
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01516478404
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School, Mount Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2UJ
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01516521278
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Address: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School, The Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4HS
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01516477188
Devonshire Park Primary School
Address: Devonshire Park Primary School, Temple Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JX
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01516089243
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey, Wheatland Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 7ED
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01516383919
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Address: Woodchurch Road Primary School, Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School
Address: Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School, Holm Lane, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 2HT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01516524909
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Price Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8DU
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01516523366
Townfield Primary School
Address: Townfield Primary School, Townfield Lane, Prenton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 2LH
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01516528498
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Address: Bidston Avenue Primary School, Tollemache Road, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0DQ
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01516521594
Co-op Academy Portland
Address: Co-op Academy Portland, Laird Street, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0AB
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01516525124
Portland Primary School
Address: Portland Primary School, Laird Street, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0AB
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Wirral Metropolitan College
Address: Wirral Metropolitan College, Conway Park Campus, Conway Park, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4NT
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01515517777
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Address: Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01516525575
England Secondary Schools
Prenton High School for Girls
Address: Prenton High School for Girls, Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01516448113
Birkenhead High School Academy
Address: Birkenhead High School Academy, 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01516525777
Birkenhead Park School
Address: Birkenhead Park School, Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01516521574
St Anselm's College
Address: St Anselm's College, Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01516521408
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR
Address: 44 WHETSTONE LANE, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2TF
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6479613
DEVANEY MED CTR
Address: 40 BALLS ROAD, OXTON, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RE
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6524281
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Address: ST. CATHERINES HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 436700
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
HAMILTON MED CTR
Address: 86 MARKET STREET, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 6AJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6490191
VITTORIA MED CTR G
Address: VITTORIA STREET, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 3RH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6477321
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Birkenhead Central Station is 0.38 miles away.
Address: Birkenhead Central station, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9DB
Birkenhead Central is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Birkenhead Central Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Green Lane Station is 0.50 miles away.
Address: Green Lane station, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9AN
Green Lane is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Green Lane Station is staffed on a full time basis.