About The Folly
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Gloucestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Forest of Dean 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 108.07 miles West from central London., 15.8 miles South West from Gloucester, 20.23 miles South from Hereford and 22.09 miles North from Bristol.
THE FOLLY is within the Post Town of LYDNEY
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Map of The Folly
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004633, E02004632 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Folly |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Folly
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Michaelwood M5 Address: J13/14 M5 Northbound, Lowerwick, Dursley Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.27 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Ross On Wye Address: Ledbury Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.93 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Stonehouse Address: Stonehouse, GL10 3SQ Telephone: 0871 984 6054 Visit Hotel Page |
11.55 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bristol Severn View M48 Address: Moto Service Area, M48 Motorway, Severn Bridge, Bristol, BS35 4BH Telephone: 0871 984 6052 Visit Hotel Page |
11.76 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bristol Alveston Address: Thornbury Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.71 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gloucestershire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Folly | |
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| Latitude | 51.773153 |
| Longitude | -2.582509 |
| OS Easting (X): | 359812 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 208486 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO598085 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
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| Sunset | 18:40 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 5 October 2024 at 21:00 (23.33 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.1°C (75.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00113005, E00113072, E00113185 & E00113205 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers, Semi-Detached Ageing, Established Farming Communities & Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.86, 43.94, 44.95 & 44.97 |
| Area Population | 1529.00, 1290.00, 1475.00 & 1947.00 |
| Male Population | 766.00, 640.00, 715.00 & 963.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 763.00, 650.00, 760.00 & 984.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12, 4, 15 & 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01022232, E01022246, E01022264 &E01022269 |
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| LSOA Name: | Forest of Dean 008B, Forest of Dean 007G, Forest of Dean 008C &Forest of Dean 008E |
| SOA Code: | 2d &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004633 &E02004632 |
| MSOA Name: | Forest of Dean 008 &Forest of Dean 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Coleford Gloucester Express |
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| 25 High St, Coleford, GL16 8HD |
| 0345 026 9324 |
| Distance: 1.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Coleford Gloucester Express |
| Tesco Lydney High St Superstore |
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| High St, Lydney, GL15 5DN |
| 0345 677 9443 |
| Distance: 3.94 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lydney High St Superstore |
| Iceland Monmouth |
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| 24 Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Gwent, NP25 3DY |
| 01600716794 |
| Distance: 6.31 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Monmouth |
| Waitrose Monmouth |
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| 110-114 Monnow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EQ |
| 01600 772552 |
| Distance: 6.34 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Monmouth |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01594 - Lydney |
| Area Code: 01600 - Monmouth |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Forest of Dean |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire &GL16 8HG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01594 810 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Forest of Dean |
| The Member of Parliament is Matt Bishop |
| Details for the MP Matt Bishop on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Matt Bishop on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Matt Bishop won with a majority of 278 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,857 |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Parkend Primary School
Address: Parkend Primary School, Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HL
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01594562407
Bream Church of England Primary School
Address: Bream Church of England Primary School, High Street, Bream, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6JW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Ellwood Primary School
Address: Ellwood Primary School, Bromley Road, Ellwood, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01594833232
Coalway Community Infant School
Address: Coalway Community Infant School, Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01594833457
Coalway Junior School
Address: Coalway Junior School, 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01594810271
Nearest Hospitals
| Lydney & District Hospital |
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| Address: Grove Road, Lydney, GL15 5JE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 421 8722 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.98 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lydney & District Hospital |
| Dilke Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Speech House Road, Cinderford, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 421 8640 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dilke Memorial Hospital |
| Berkeley Hospital |
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| Address: Marybrook Street, Berkeley, GL13 9AD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gloucestershire Care Services Cic |
| Distance: 12.41 (miles) |
| Directions from to Berkeley Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WILLOW TREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2-3 PYART COURT, COLEFORD, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RG
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
ROCK CASTLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32 NEWLAND STREET, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8AL
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5NQ
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILL STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5HH
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
HYLTON COURT (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HYLTON COURT SHOPPING CENTRE, 1B NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5RF
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: :
IAN STORRAR DENTAL SURGEON
Address: THE COACH HOUSE, VICTORIA ROAD, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5DG
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BREAM SURGERY
Address: BEECH WAY, BREAM, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6NB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
BRUNSTON PRACTICE
Address: CINDERHILL, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8HJ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 833255
BRUNSTON PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: CINDERHILL, COLEFORD, GL16 8HJ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
COLEFORD FAMILY DOCTORS
Address: RAILWAY DRIVE, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RH
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 838108
YORKLEY HEALTH CENTRE(WG)
Address: BAILEY HILL, YORKLEY, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 4RS
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 562437
WYE VALLEY PRACTICE
Address: WYE VALLEY PRACTICE, SMITHVILLE CLOSE, ST. BRIAVEL'S, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6TN
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 530334
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, BREAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6JS
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 562271
COLEFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9-10 PYART COURT, RAILWAY DRIVE, COLEFORD, GL16 8RG
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 832151
DAY LEWIS CHEMISTS LTD
Address: 14 PYART COURT, STAUNTON, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RG
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 836835
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 42 PARK ROAD, BERRY HILL, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 7AG
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 832225
LYDNEY PHARMACY
Address: 33 NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5RB
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 843443
FOREST PHARMACY
Address: 41-43 NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GL15 5RA
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 842847
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Lydney Station is 4.60 miles away.
Address: Lydney station, Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
Lydney is situated on the Gloucester to Newport line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Lydney Station is an unstaffed station.
Chepstow Station is 9.95 miles away.
Address: Chepstow station, Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD
Chepstow is situated on the Gloucester to Newport line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Chepstow Station is staffed on a part time basis.