About Birch Street
Birch Street is a street located in the village of Birch Green. The street has a length of approximately 793 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Essex is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Colchester District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 8900166 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CO2 0NW, CO2 0NP, CO2 0NN, CO2 0NL, CO2 0NF, CO2 0ND and CO2 0NB.
It is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 46.15 miles North East from central London., 16.42 miles North East from Chelmsford, 20.9 miles South West from Ipswich and 39.21 miles South East from Cambridge.
BIRCH STREET is within the Post Town of COLCHESTER
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Map of Birch Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004524 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Birch Street |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £345,000 | £350,000 | £322,625 | 4 |
| 2018 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £487,500 | £444,167 | 3 |
| 2020 | £362,000 | £460,000 | £378,167 | 3 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £341,667 | 3 |
| 2022 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £475,000 | £392,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor Homes | Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, CO5 0JH | Visit Website |
| Knight West Property Consultants | 5 Pappus House Tollgate Business Park Tollgate West Stanway Colchester CO3 8AQ | |
| Fenn Wright | 1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RQ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Birch Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.836375 |
| Longitude | 0.819668 |
| OS Easting (X): | 594239 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 219116 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL942191 |
Roads that have a Junction with Birch Street
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| School Hill | junction |
| Mill Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:38 |
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| Sunset | 19:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Andrewsfield 20 September 2024 at 19:00 (16.18 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 16.6°C (78.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00109932 & E00109933 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement & Ageing Industrious Workers |
| Average Age | 42.78 |
| Area Population | 1710.00 |
| Male Population | 856.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 854.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021644 |
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| LSOA Name: | Colchester 019B |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004524 |
| MSOA Name: | Colchester 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Colchester (2) |
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| Unit 7 The Tollgate Ctr, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RG |
| 01206562675 |
| Distance: 3.31 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Colchester (2) |
| Asda Tiptree |
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| 25 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LA |
| 01621 725400 |
| Distance: 3.43 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tiptree |
| Iceland Tiptree |
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| 7 The Centre, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0HF |
| 01621819297 |
| Distance: 3.43 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Tiptree |
| Tesco Colchester Tiptree Superstore |
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| 86 Church Rd, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0SU |
| 0345 677 9674 |
| Distance: 3.47 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Tiptree Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01206 - Colchester |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.5 | 6.1 | 8.1 | N | 12 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Colchester |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex &CO3 3WG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01206 282 222 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Witham |
| The Member of Parliament is Priti Patel |
| Details for the MP Priti Patel on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Priti Patel on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Priti Patel won with a majority of 5,145 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,991 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Marks Tey and Layer Ward |
| Parish: Birch Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, High Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0DS
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01206734249
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, School Hill, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0LZ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01206330224
Nearest Hospitals
| Essex County Hospital |
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| Address: Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3NB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01206 747474 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to Essex County Hospital |
| Oaks Hospital |
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| Address: Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, CO4 5XR, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01206 753264 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oaks Hospital |
| Colchester General Hospital |
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| Address: Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01206 747474 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.85 (miles) |
| Directions from to Colchester General Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
LAYER ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHESTERFIELDS, LAYER ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 9LA
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
THE ZEN DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 143 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8NZ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
TIPTREE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 93 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0HB
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
118 STRAIGHT ROAD [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 118 STRAIGHT ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9DJ
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 41 PRETTYGATE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4EQ
Distance: 3.57 miles
Contact: :
COLCHESTER DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CIRCULAR ROAD SOUTH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7UT
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MALTING GREEN SURGERY
Address: 64 MALTING GREEN ROAD, LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 0JJ
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
WINSTREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 84 WINSTREE ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 0PZ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 572372
TOLLGATE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 145 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8NZ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 574483
AMBROSE AVE GROUP PRACTICE BRANCH SURGERY
Address: TOLLGATE HEALTH CENTRE, 145 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8NZ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
TIPTREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0HB
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 816475
SHRUB END SURGERY
Address: 122 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4RY
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: H2O LTD, PEARTREE ROAD, JAYREST CENTRE, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 0JX
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 543542
HUTT PHARMACY
Address: 4 THE SQUARE, ICENI WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 9EB
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576548
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 9, TOLLGATE WEST, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8RG
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 766802
MARKS TEY PHARMACY LTD
Address: 89 LONDON ROAD, MARKS TEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 1EB
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 212878
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 THE CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0HF
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 815432
TIPTREE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, 80 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0HB
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 810710
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Marks Tey Station is 3.45 miles away.
Address: Marks Tey station, Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EE
Marks Tey is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line|Gainsborough line (Sudbury branch line) and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Marks Tey Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Colchester Town Station is 5.00 miles away.
Address: Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Colchester Town is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Colchester Town Station is staffed on a part time basis.