Parkes Road is a street located in the town of Great Torrington. It uses the postcode EX38 7NW. The street has a length of approximately 106 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Devon is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Torridge District 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 40900805 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Devon, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 178.54 miles West from central London., 9.38 miles South from Barnstaple, 30.62 miles North West from Exeter and 40.15 miles North from Plymouth.
PARKES ROAD is within the Post Town of TORRINGTON
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Map of Parkes Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004225 (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 Parkes Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bideford Address: Clovelly Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.19 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Barnstaple Address: A39 North Devon Link Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3RZ Telephone: 0871 984 6345 Visit Hotel Page |
7.89 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Barnstaple Address: Whiddon Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.31 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Okehampton Sourton Cross Address: Sourton Cross, A386, Okehampton, EX20 4LY Telephone: 0871 984 6048 Visit Hotel Page |
17.17 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bude Address: The Strand Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
19.99 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Parkes Road
UPRN: 100040387559
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040387560
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040387562
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040387563
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040387564
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040387569
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2016 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £215,000 | £217,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Oxborough Phillips | 2 Well Street, Torrington, EX38 8EP | |
| Fine & Country | 17 High Street, Torrington, EX38 8HN | Visit Website |
| Webbers Property Services | 17 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN | |
| Morris and Bott | Grenville Wharf, 6a The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2HW | Visit Website |
| Stags | 4 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Parkes Road | |
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| Latitude | 50.952708 |
| Longitude | -4.129809 |
| OS Easting (X): | 250421 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 119251 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SS504193 |
Known Residential Addresses for Parkes Road
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- 7
- 12
- 5
Roads that have a Junction with Parkes Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Burwood Road | junction |
| Lower Burwood Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Chivenor 18 December 2024 at 23:00 (9.45 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (79.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00102871 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 42.40 |
| Area Population | 1249.00 |
| Male Population | 573.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 676.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020306 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torridge 006C |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004225 |
| MSOA Name: | Torridge 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bideford Superstore |
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| Manteo Way, Bideford, EX39 4AJ |
| 0345 026 9622 |
| Distance: 5.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bideford Superstore |
| Morrisons Bideford |
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| Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2LG |
| 01237 422337 |
| Distance: 5.87 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bideford |
| Asda Bideford |
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| Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU |
| 01237 427720 |
| Distance: 6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Bideford |
| Tesco Golf Links Rd Express |
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| Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho!, EX39 1LH |
| 0345 610 6378 |
| Distance: 7.71 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Golf Links Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01805 - Great Torrington |
| Area Code: 01237 - Bideford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 14 | 16.3 | 18.7 | N | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torridge |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon &EX39 2QG |
| Telephone Number: 01237 428 700 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torridge and West Devon |
| The Member of Parliament is Geoffrey Cox |
| Details for the MP Geoffrey Cox on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Geoffrey Cox on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Geoffrey Cox won with a majority of 3,950 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,727 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Great Torrington Ward |
| Parish: Great Torrington Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Devon |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Address: Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01805622333
England Secondary Schools
Great Torrington School
Address: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01805623531
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 0.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to Torrington Hospital |
| Bideford Hospital |
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| Address: Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01271 322 577 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bideford 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: 16.46 (miles) |
| Directions from to North Devon District Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CASTLE HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: CASTLE HILL GARDENS, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EU
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
TORRINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: HALSDON TERRACE, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8DY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
THE QUAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NATWEST BANK CHAMBERS, THE QUAY, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2HW
Distance: 5.54 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN ANNE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 QUEEN ANNES, HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AS
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: :
TOWER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TOWER HOUSE, THE STRAND, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2ND
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: :
NORTHAM DENTAL SURGERY (ADP)
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 6.98 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEW ROAD, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EL
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01805 622247
CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY
Address: CASTLE HILL GARDENS, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EU
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 07805 623222
WOODA SURGERY
Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 4AU
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 471071
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3AF
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 476363
OLD STABLE SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, HIGH BICKINGTON, DEVON, EX37 9AX
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01769 560111
NORTHAM SURGERY
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 6.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 474994
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ALLIED PHARMACY TORRINGTON
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, TORRINGTON, EX38 8HN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01805 622174
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 4AU
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 421221
WELL
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 473635
BOOTS
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 472019
BIDEFORD PHARMACY
Address: BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, EX39 3AF
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 472002
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CLOVELLY ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3QU
Distance: 6.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 427720
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
A & J OPTICIANS
Address: 10 FORE STREET, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8HQ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
JUST SPECTACLES
Address: 25 MARKET PLACE, BIDEFORD, EX39 2DR
Distance: 5.57 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BIDEFORD)
Address: 13-15 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.60 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BIDEFORD)
Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.60 miles
Contact: :
HUGHES OPTICIANS
Address: 16 BRIDGELAND STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 2QE
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: :
HUGHES OPTICIANS
Address: 16 BRIDGELAND STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2QE
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chapelton (Devon) Station is 6.33 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.
Umberleigh Station is 7.08 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.