Gainsborough Drive in the village of Westward Ho
About Gainsborough Drive
Gainsborough Drive is a street located in the village of Westward Ho!. It uses the postcode EX39 1XQ. The street has a length of approximately 250 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 40903169 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Devon, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 182.21 miles West from central London., 8.73 miles West from Barnstaple, 38.03 miles North West from Exeter and 42.33 miles South from Swansea.
GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE is within the Post Town of BIDEFORD
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Map of Gainsborough Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004221 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Gainsborough Drive |
| 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 Gainsborough Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bideford Address: Clovelly Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.96 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Barnstaple Address: A39 North Devon Link Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3RZ Telephone: 0871 984 6345 Visit Hotel Page |
7.27 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Barnstaple Address: Whiddon Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.50 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bude Address: The Strand Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
19.38 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Okehampton Sourton Cross Address: Sourton Cross, A386, Okehampton, EX20 4LY Telephone: 0871 984 6048 Visit Hotel Page |
24.11 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £307,000 | £320,000 | £283,613 | 4 |
| 2016 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £579,950 | £435,000 | £507,475 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Devitt | 58 Riverside Court, Bideford,EX39 1XD | Visit Website |
| Brights | 18 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, EX39 2QE | Visit Website |
| BLaK Property | 32 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2PS | Visit Website |
| Bond Oxborough Phillips | 5 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2PS | |
| Harding and Co | 31 Bridgeland Street Bideford Devon EX39 2PS | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
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Location Details
| Gainsborough Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.036646 |
| Longitude | -4.246294 |
| OS Easting (X): | 242526 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 128825 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SS425288 |
Roads that have a Junction with Gainsborough Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Rudyard Way | junction |
| Old Stone Close | junction |
| Cornborough Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:30 |
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| Sunset | 16:32 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Chivenor 14 November 2024 at 21:00 (5.56 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.2°C (96.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00102892 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 52.54 |
| Area Population | 2112.00 |
| Male Population | 1035.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1077.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 33 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020310 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torridge 002C |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004221 |
| MSOA Name: | Torridge 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Golf Links Rd Express |
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| Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho!, EX39 1LH |
| 0345 610 6378 |
| Distance: 0.59 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Golf Links Rd Express |
| Morrisons Bideford |
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| Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2LG |
| 01237 422337 |
| Distance: 1.98 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bideford |
| Asda Bideford |
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| Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU |
| 01237 427720 |
| Distance: 2.04 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Bideford |
| Tesco Bideford Superstore |
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| Manteo Way, Bideford, EX39 4AJ |
| 0345 026 9622 |
| Distance: 2.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bideford Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01237 - Bideford |
| Area Code: 01805 - Great Torrington |
| Area Code: 01271 - Barnstaple |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.6 | 2.5 | >=30 | Y | 11 |
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: Westward Ho! Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Devon |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 3.14 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bideford 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: 11.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Torrington 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: 15 (miles) |
| Directions from to North Devon District Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
NORTHAM DENTAL SURGERY (ADP)
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
TOWER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TOWER HOUSE, THE STRAND, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2ND
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN ANNE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 QUEEN ANNES, HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AS
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
THE QUAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NATWEST BANK CHAMBERS, THE QUAY, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2HW
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
HEDDONS CROFT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: EXETER ROAD, BRAUNTON, DEVON, EX33 2JL
Distance: 6.12 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BUTTS PATH, BRAUNTON, DEVON, EX33 2EU
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NORTHAM SURGERY
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 474994
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3AF
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 476363
WOODA SURGERY
Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 4AU
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 471071
FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 11-13 BEARDS ROAD, FREMINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2PG
Distance: 5.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 376655
CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CAEN STREET, BRAUNTON, DEVON, EX33 1LR
Distance: 6.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01271 818030
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEW ROAD, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EL
Distance: 7.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01805 622247
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ARNOLDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 NELSON ROAD, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1LF
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 474340
BIDEFORD PHARMACY
Address: BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, EX39 3AF
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 472002
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CLOVELLY ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3QU
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 427720
WELL
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 473635
BOOTS
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 472019
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barnstaple Station is 8.36 miles away.
Address: Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
Barnstaple is situated on the Tarka Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Barnstaple Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Chapelton (Devon) Station is 9.75 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.