Downing Close in PRENTON in the town of BIRKENHEAD
About Downing Close
Downing Close is a street located in the town of Birkenhead. It uses the postcode CH43 5XQ. The street has a length of approximately 84 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wirral is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 Number of 44501082 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 179.25 miles North West from central London., 3.08 miles South West from Liverpool, 14.24 miles North West from Chester and 33.64 miles West from Manchester.
DOWNING CLOSE is within the Post Town of PRENTON
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Map of Downing Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001488 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| 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 Downing Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock Address: Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.52 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Docks Address: Brunswick Dock, Sefton St, Liverpool, L3 4BN Telephone: 0871 984 6030 Visit Hotel Page |
2.55 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Albert Dock Address: East Britannia Building Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.59 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool Albert Dock Address: East Britannia Building Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.59 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand Address: The Strand, Liverpool, L2 0PP Telephone: 0871 984 6486 Visit Hotel Page |
2.80 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £71,000 | £71,000 | £70,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £65,000 | £85,000 | £75,083 | 6 |
| 2016 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £91,000 | £62,000 | £71,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £60,000 | £79,500 | £72,750 | 4 |
| 2019 | £88,500 | £92,000 | £90,833 | 3 |
| 2020 | £72,000 | £87,000 | £79,167 | 3 |
| 2021 | £89,500 | £95,000 | £89,875 | 4 |
| 2022 | £123,000 | £80,000 | £104,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | £118,000 | £92,000 | £105,000 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Caddick | 338 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH42 8PQ | Visit Website |
| Bradshaw Farnham & Lea | 357 Woodchurch Road Prenton CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
| Brennan Ayre O'Neill | 377 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PE | |
| Clive Watkin | 359 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
| Clive Watkin Lettings | 359 Woodchurch Road Prenton CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Merseyside |
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Location Details
| Downing Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.375518 |
| Longitude | -3.039973 |
| OS Easting (X): | 330821 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 387051 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ308871 |
Roads that have a Junction with Downing Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fairview Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
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| Sunset | 16:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 17 November 2024 at 20:00 (8.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.5°C (92.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00036715 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Communities and Families |
| Average Age | 46.94 |
| Area Population | 1604.00 |
| Male Population | 754.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 850.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007243 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wirral 022D |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001488 |
| MSOA Name: | Wirral 022 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Prenton |
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| 790/794 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JG |
| 01516081617 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Prenton |
| Tesco Tranmere Express |
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| 790-794 Borough Rd, Tranmere, CH42 9JG |
| 0345 671 9632 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Tranmere Express |
| Sainsburys Birkenhead |
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| 342a Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, England, CH42 8PQ |
| 0151 608 0383 |
| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Birkenhead |
| Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
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| 221/225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2PH |
| 01516473679 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 21.5 | 19.5 | >=30 | Y | 34 |
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: Oxton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| 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: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01516451017
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: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01516478197
Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2SY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01516478406
Cathcart Street Primary School
Address: Cathcart Street Primary School, Dover Close, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 3JY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01516477349
Bedford Drive Primary School
Address: Bedford Drive Primary School, Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RT
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01516451561
Town Lane Infant School
Address: Town Lane Infant School, Town Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 8LD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01516081918
Town Lane Infant School
Address: Town Lane Infant School, Town Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 8LD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School, Park Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2TD
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01516478404
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School, Mount Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2UJ
Distance: 0.69 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: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01516477188
Higher Bebington Junior School
Address: Higher Bebington Junior School, Mill Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 8QE
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01516081011
Devonshire Park Primary School
Address: Devonshire Park Primary School, Temple Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JX
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01516089243
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Address: Woodchurch Road Primary School, Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT
Distance: 0.06 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: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01516524909
Townfield Primary School
Address: Townfield Primary School, Townfield Lane, Prenton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 2LH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01516528498
Prenton Primary School
Address: Prenton Primary School, Bramwell Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 0RQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01516082958
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Address: Bidston Avenue Primary School, Tollemache Road, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0DQ
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01516521594
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, New Hey Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LE
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01516774088
England Higher Schools
Wirral Metropolitan College
Address: Wirral Metropolitan College, Conway Park Campus, Conway Park, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4NT
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01515517777
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Address: Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ
Distance: 1.40 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: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01516448113
Birkenhead High School Academy
Address: Birkenhead High School Academy, 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01516525777
Birkenhead Park School
Address: Birkenhead Park School, Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01516521574
St Anselm's College
Address: St Anselm's College, Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01516521408
Ridgeway High School
Address: Ridgeway High School, Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01516783322
Nearest Hospitals
| St Catherine's Hospital |
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| Address: Church Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| E-Logica Ltd |
| Telephone: 0151 514 2888 |
| Distance: 1.02 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Catherine's Hospital |
| Arrowe Park Hospital |
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| Address: Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 678 5111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.82 (miles) |
| Directions from to Arrowe Park Hospital |
| Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
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| Address: Holmwood Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 1AU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0151 648 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PRENTON ROAD WEST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 94 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PX
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
PRENTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 79 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
WESTBOURNE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118 STORETON ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8NA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
THE ARNO DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 350 WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
DEVONSHIRE PARK DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 62 GREENWAY ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 7LX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BALLS ROAD, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RF
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Address: ST. CATHERINES HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 436700
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
DEVANEY MED CTR
Address: 40 BALLS ROAD, OXTON, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6524281
HOLMLANDS MED CTR
Address: 16-20 HOLMLANDS DR, OXTON, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6087750
VILLA MED CTR
Address: 1-2 ROMAN ROAD, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 3DB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6084702
PRENTON MEDICAL CENTRE_MURUGESH V
Address: 516-518 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6087666
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WOODCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 379 WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 8PE
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 082609
ST CATHERINES PHARMACY
Address: THE RETAIL PHARMACY UNIT, ST CATHERINES HOSPITAL, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 013132
ALLIED PHARMACIES BALLS ROAD
Address: 40 BALLS ROAD, PRENTON, CH43 5RE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 528282
TRANMERE PHARMACY
Address: 4 TRANMERE COURT, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 5AB
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 478645
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: VICTORIA PARK HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD AVENUE, ROCK FERRY, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4QJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 451201
BOOTS
Address: 10 HOLMLANDS DRIVE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6085093
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Green Lane Station is 1.11 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.
Rock Ferry Station is 1.21 miles away.
Address: Rock Ferry station, Bedford Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2AT
Rock Ferry is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Rock Ferry Station is staffed on a full time basis.