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 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 48.36 miles North East from central London., 19.53 miles East from Chelmsford, 21.6 miles South West from Ipswich and 35.28 miles North from Canterbury.
BIRCHWOOD CLOSE is within the Post Town of COLCHESTER
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Map of Birchwood Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004526 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Birchwood 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 Birchwood Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre Castle Address: St Peters Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.96 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133 Address: Cowdray Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.30 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea North Colchester Road Address: Crown Green Roundabout Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.27 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea Seafront Address: Marine Parade West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.54 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Colchester Feering Address: A12 London Road Northbound, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EL Telephone: 0871 984 6029 Visit Hotel Page |
9.69 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Birchwood Close
UPRN: 100090440123
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Birchwood Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.778752 |
| Longitude | 0.923512 |
| OS Easting (X): | 601648 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 212991 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM016130 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
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| Sunset | 15:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (16.04 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.9°C (75.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (19 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00110378 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 49.13 |
| Area Population | 1445.00 |
| Male Population | 667.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 778.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 0 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021731 |
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| LSOA Name: | Colchester 021A |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004526 |
| MSOA Name: | Colchester 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco West Mersea Express |
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| Griffon Garage, 1 Barfield Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QT |
| 0345 675 7110 |
| Distance: 0.45 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco West Mersea Express |
| Tesco Brightlingsea Express |
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| 44-45 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AB |
| 0345 026 9383 |
| Distance: 4.88 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Brightlingsea Express |
| Sainsburys Colchester Layer Road Local |
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| 1 Layer Road, Colchester, England, CO2 7HN |
| 1206546708 |
| Distance: 7.17 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Colchester Layer Road Local |
| Tesco Colchester Magdalen Express |
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| Magdalen St, Colchester, CO1 2LA |
| 0345 610 2954 |
| Distance: 7.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Magdalen Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01206 - Colchester |
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 Harwich and North Essex |
| The Member of Parliament is Bernard Jenkin |
| Details for the MP Bernard Jenkin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Bernard Jenkin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Bernard Jenkin won with a majority of 1,162 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,296 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mersea and Pyefleet Ward |
| Parish: West Mersea Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Mersea Island School
Address: Mersea Island School, Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01206382736
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: 12.26 (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: 14.31 (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: 14.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Colchester General Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WEST MERSEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32A KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
NATRELLES
Address: 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD
Distance: 4.77 miles
Contact: :
COLNE VIEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 53 LADYSMITH AVENUE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0JD
Distance: 4.86 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHTLING SEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0AQ
Distance: 4.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 5.57 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 6.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Address: 32 KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382015
THE TOLLESBURY PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 25 HIGH STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8RG
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 869204
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0DT
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302522
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, CO7 0DT
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: :
MALTING GREEN SURGERY
Address: 64 MALTING GREEN ROAD, LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 0JJ
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: :
ROWHEDGE SURGERY
Address: 7 RECTORY ROAD, ROWHEDGE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 7HP
Distance: 5.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 728585
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
CARE PHARMACY
Address: RETAIL UNIT NO.1, 37/39 KINGSLAND RD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 381673
BOOTS
Address: 37 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382850
ISLAND PHARMACY
Address: 4 & 5 KINGSWAY, BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 615113
TOLLESBURY PHARMACY
Address: 12A EAST STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8QD
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 860511
BOOTS
Address: 52 VICTORIA PLACE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, CO7 0AB
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302029
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
PATRICK & MENZIES (WEST MERSEA)
Address: 2 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK & MENZIES (BRIGHTLINGSEA)
Address: 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
DAVID J RUSSELL OPTICIANS
Address: 100 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0AB
Distance: 7.60 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 7.63 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 7.63 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wivenhoe Station is 5.55 miles away.
Address: Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
Wivenhoe is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Wivenhoe Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Alresford (Essex) Station is 6.07 miles away.
Address: Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
Alresford (Essex) is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Alresford (Essex) Station is staffed on a part time basis.