Drakes Close is a street located in the town of High Wycombe. It uses the postcode HP11 1GS. The street has a length of approximately 62 metres.
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 Buckinghamshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 45503912 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Buckinghamshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 27.25 miles West from central London., 14.65 miles South from Aylesbury, 15.58 miles North East from Reading and 18.74 miles South West from St Albans.
DRAKES CLOSE is within the Post Town of HIGH WYCOMBE
Map of Drakes Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003711 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 Friendly Hotels near Drakes Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn High Wycombe Beaconsfield Address: Thanstead Farm Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.90 |
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2: Name:Travelodge High Wycombe Address: Octagon Parade, Abbey Way, High Wycombe, HP11 2DQ Telephone: 0871 984 6493 Visit Hotel Page |
2.10 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn High Wycombe Central Address: Arch Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.14 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Beaconsfield Central Address: Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LW Telephone: 0871 559 1803 Visit Hotel Page |
3.38 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Marlow Address: The Causeway Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.00 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Drakes Close
UPRN: 10092751593
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10092751594
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10092751595
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10092751596
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10092751597
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kingshills Estate Agents | Kingsmead Business Park, Frederick Place, Loudwater, High Wycombe, HP11 1JU | Visit Website |
| Red Kite Community Housing | Windsor Court, Kingsmead Business Park, Frederick Place, High Wycombe, HP11 1JU | |
| Twenty11 (Homes) Limited | Windsor Court, Kingsmead Business Park, Frederick Pl, High Wycombe, HP11 1JU | Visit Website |
| Paul Kingham Residential Lettings, High Wycombe | Red Lion House, 600 London Road, High Wycombe HP11 1EX | Visit Website |
| Robertsons Estate Agents | Swains House, Swains Lane, Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9BN | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Drakes Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.613192 |
| Longitude | -0.713636 |
| OS Easting (X): | 489058 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 191320 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU891913 |
Roads that have a Junction with Drakes Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Kingsmead Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:40 |
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| Sunset | 16:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Northolt 31 January 2025 at 00:00 (13.59 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.2°C (90.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00090355 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 35.16 |
| Area Population | 2505.00 |
| Male Population | 1263.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1242.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 40 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017908 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wycombe 016A |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003711 |
| MSOA Name: | Wycombe 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco London Rd Express |
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| 480 London Rd, High Wycombe, HP11 1LP |
| 0345 610 2977 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco London Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Flackwell Heath Straight Bit Local |
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| Straight Bit, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, England, HP10 9LS |
| 1628532827 |
| Distance: 0.83 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Flackwell Heath Straight Bit Local |
| Tesco High Wycombe Loudwater Superstore |
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| London Rd, Loudwater, High Wycombe, HP10 9RT |
| 0345 677 9351 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco High Wycombe Loudwater Superstore |
| Tesco High Wycombe Hatters Ln Express |
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| Hatters Ln, High Wycombe, HP13 7LY |
| 0345 610 2877 |
| Distance: 1.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco High Wycombe Hatters Ln Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01494 - High Wycombe |
| Area Code: 01628 - Maidenhead |
| Area Code: 01753 - Slough |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Buckinghamshire |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wycombe |
| The Member of Parliament is Emma Reynolds |
| Details for the MP Emma Reynolds on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Emma Reynolds on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Emma Reynolds won with a majority of 4,591 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,415 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Tylers Green and Loudwater Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Buckinghamshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Loudwater Combined School
Address: Loudwater Combined School, School Way, Kingsmead Road, Loudwater Combined School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1JJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01494524919
Marsh School
Address: Marsh School, Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RW
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01494522756
Carrington Infant School
Address: Carrington Infant School, 2 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01628523356
Carrington Junior School
Address: Carrington Junior School, 4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01628521457
Beechview Academy
Address: Beechview Academy, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01494527113
Beechview School
Address: Beechview School, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Wycombe Hospital |
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| Address: Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2TT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01494 526 161 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wycombe Hospital |
| BMI The Shelburne Hospital |
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| Address: Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2TR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01494 888700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Shelburne Hospital |
| Marlow Community Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Road, Marlow, |
| NHS Sector |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01628 482292 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Marlow Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE MILL HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: THE MILL HOUSE, LONDON ROAD, LOUDWATER, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 9TJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 30 STRAIGHT BIT, FLACKWELL HEATH, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 9LT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
CRENDON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 7A CRENDON STREET, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6LE
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
WYCOMBE DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 20A HIGH STREET, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2BE
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
AMERSHAM HILL DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 13 AMERSHAM HILL, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6NR
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
WYCOMBE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 15 AMERSHAM HILL, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6NR
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Address: QUEENSMEAD ROAD, LOUDWATER, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 9XA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 445150
CRESSEX HEALTH CENTRE - LYNTON HOUSE
Address: LYNTON HOUSE, 43 LONDON ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 1BP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
KINGSWOOD SURGERY
Address: HOLLIS ROAD, TOTTERIDGE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 7UN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 474783
COX , STEVEN & PARTNERS
Address: PENN SURGERY, ELM ROAD, PENN, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 8LQ
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01494817144
WYE VALLEY SURGERY
Address: WYCOMBE HOSPITAL, QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 2TT
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 521044
PRIORY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 24-26 PRIORY AVENUE, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP13 6SH
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RYEMEAD PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WYCOMBE RETAIL PARK, RYEMEAD WAY, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 1FY
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 525752
BOOTS
Address: 3 ARIES HOUSE, STRAIGHT BIT, FLACKWELL HEATH, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 9NB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01628 521750
PHARMACARE (MEDICAL)
Address: COMPASS HOUSE, KNAVES BEECH WAY, LOUDWATER, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 9QY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0800 6521554
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: LONDON ROAD, LOUDWATER, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP10 9RT
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 576030
AQSA PHARMACY
Address: 91 LONDON ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 1BU
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 451888
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 TOTTERIDGE DRIVE, KINGS WOOD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6JH
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 538393
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ASHTON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: UNIT 1, 12-16 STRAIGHT BIT, FLACKWELL HEATH, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP10 9LS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
DAVID WILLIAMS
Address: 7 QUEEN VICTORIA ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 1BA
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH WYCOMBE)
Address: 27 EDEN WALK, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2AU
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HIGH WYCOMBE)
Address: 27-31 WHITE HART STREET, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2HL
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (HIGH WYCOMBE)
Address: 18 QUEENS SQUARE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2DF
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
REDGATE OPTICIANS
Address: 3-4 QUEENS SQUARE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2BP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
High Wycombe Station is 1.77 miles away.
Address: High Wycombe station, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6NN
High Wycombe is situated on the Chiltern Main Line and is managed by Chiltern Railway.
High Wycombe Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bourne End Station is 2.50 miles away.
Address: Bourne End station, Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5QH
Bourne End is situated on the Marlow Branch Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bourne End Station is staffed on a part time basis.