The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the North Devon 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 167.25 miles West from central London., 6.71 miles East from Barnstaple, 28.87 miles North West from Exeter and 35.21 miles West from Taunton.
FORTESCUE CLOSE is within the Post Town of BARNSTAPLE
Map of Fortescue Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004187 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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.
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| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Barnstaple Address: Whiddon Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.66 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Barnstaple Address: A39 North Devon Link Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3RZ Telephone: 0871 984 6345 Visit Hotel Page |
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21.56 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Fortescue Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.067466 |
| Longitude | -3.905607 |
| OS Easting (X): | 266496 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 131579 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SS665316 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:17 |
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| Sunset | 16:19 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Chivenor 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (10.67 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.5°C (81.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00101941 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| Average Age | 43.76 |
| Area Population | 2206.00 |
| Male Population | 1128.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1078.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020131 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Devon 013B |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004187 |
| MSOA Name: | North Devon 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys South Molton |
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| New Road, South Molton, England, EX36 4BQ |
| 01769 574530 |
| Distance: 4.85 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys South Molton |
| Tesco Barnstaple Superstore |
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| Rose Ln, Barnstaple, EX32 8PG |
| 0345 677 9042 |
| Distance: 5.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barnstaple Superstore |
| Tesco Barnstaple High St Express |
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| 100-101 High St, Barnstaple, EX31 1EZ |
| 0345 610 2974 |
| Distance: 6.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barnstaple High St Express |
| Tesco Barnstaple Taw View Extra |
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| Barnstaple Retail Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS |
| 0345 026 9620 |
| Distance: 6.75 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barnstaple Taw View Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01769 - South Molton |
| Area Code: 01271 - Barnstaple |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North Devon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon &EX31 1EA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01271 327711 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Devon |
| The Member of Parliament is Ian Roome |
| Details for the MP Ian Roome on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Ian Roome on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Ian Roome won with a majority of 6,744 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,079 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: North Molton Ward |
| Parish: East and West Buckland Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| South Molton Hospital |
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| Address: Widgery Drive, South Molton, EX36 4DP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01769 572 164 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to South Molton Hospital |
| North Devon District Hospital |
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| Address: Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, EX31 4JB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01271 322577 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to North Devon District Hospital |
| Torrington Hospital |
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| Address: Calf Street, Torrington, EX38 7BJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01805 622208 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 20.46 (miles) |
| Directions from to Torrington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DUKE STREET DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 12 DUKE STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3AL
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
WESTCOUNTRY DENTAL & IMPLANT CTR
Address: 2 OLD STATION ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8PB
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: :
ENDSLEIGH DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 17 NEWPORT ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9BG
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: :
TRINITY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 28 TRINITY STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8HX
Distance: 6.55 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: VICARAGE STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7BH
Distance: 6.62 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD ROW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BEDFORD ROW, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8NR
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SOUTH MOLTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 9-10 EAST STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3BZ
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01769 573101
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9LL
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 323443
BRANNAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRANNAMS SQUARE, LITCHDON STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8GP
Distance: 6.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 329004
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 6-7 QUEEN STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8HY
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 372672
OLD STABLE SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, HIGH BICKINGTON, DEVON, EX37 9AX
Distance: 7.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01769 560111
FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 11-13 BEARDS ROAD, FREMINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2PG
Distance: 9.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 376655
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 18 BROAD STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3AQ
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: MEDICAL HALL, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3BU
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01769 572528
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE, LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 9LL
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 342434
BRANNAM PHARMACY
Address: 2 BRANNAMS SQUARE, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QB
Distance: 6.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 342076
BEAR STREET PHARMACY
Address: 49 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 7DB
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 342549
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK, STATION ROAD, BICKINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AS
Distance: 6.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01172 918822
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BYRNES & BYRNES OPTICIANS
Address: 17 BROAD STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3AQ
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG AND NORTH OPTICIANS - SOUTH MOLTON
Address: 127 EAST STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, EX36 3BU
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH MOLTON EYECARE (SOUTH STREET)
Address: 3 SOUTH STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, EX36 4AA
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
EYEWEAR CREATIONS LTD
Address: 50-51 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7DB
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK)
Address: BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK, STATION ROAD, BICKINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AS
Distance: 6.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BARNSTAPLE)
Address: 90 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1HR
Distance: 6.75 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Umberleigh Station is 5.93 miles away.
Address: Umberleigh station, Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
Umberleigh is situated on the Tarka Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Umberleigh Station is an unstaffed station.
Chapelton (Devon) Station is 6.27 miles away.
Address: Chapelton station, Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
Chapelton (Devon) is situated on the Tarka Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Chapelton (Devon) Station is an unstaffed station.