The Backs is a street located in the town of Chesham. The street has a length of approximately 243 metres.
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 7300574 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of HP5 1DU and HP5 1DR.
It is located within the county of Buckinghamshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 25.93 miles North West from central London., 11.47 miles South East from Aylesbury, 12.09 miles West from St Albans and 14.65 miles South West from Luton.
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Map of The Backs
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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 The Backs
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead West Address: A41 Service Area, Stoney Lane, Bourne End Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.22 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central Address: Moor End Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.50 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead Address: Stationers Place, Apsley Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.62 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Hemel Hempstead Address: Wolsey House, Wolsey Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4TU Telephone: 0871 984 6036 Visit Hotel Page |
6.67 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Kings Langley Address: Hempstead Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.90 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Potter & Ford | 112 High Street Chesham HP5 1EB | Visit Website |
| Chancellors | 64 The Broadway, High Street, Chesham, HP5 1EG | Visit Website |
| Sovereign Estates | 70 The Broadway, High Street, Chesham, HP5 1EG | Visit Website |
| Robsons | 1 White Hill Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3EA | Visit Website |
| Brown & Merry | 3 Market Square, Chesham, HP5 1HG |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Backs | |
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| Latitude | 51.706587 |
| Longitude | -0.610512 |
| OS Easting (X): | 496000 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 201836 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP960018 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Backs
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Victoria Road | junction |
| Station Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (12.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.6°C (78.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00089771 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 43.45 |
| Area Population | 1863.00 |
| Male Population | 878.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 985.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 22 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017792 |
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| LSOA Name: | Chiltern 004C |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
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| MSOA Code: | E02003679 |
| MSOA Name: | Chiltern 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Chesham |
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| The Backs, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1DR |
| 01494 791711 |
| Distance: 0.04 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Chesham |
| Sainsburys Chesham |
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| Elgiva Lane, Chesham, England, HP5 2YA |
| 01494 793052 |
| Distance: 0.09 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chesham |
| Little Waitrose Amersham |
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| 46 Sycamore Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5DR |
| 01494 433434 |
| Distance: 2.01 Miles |
| Directions to Little Waitrose Amersham |
| Tesco Amersham Hill Ave Express |
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| Merritt House, Hill Ave, Amersham, HP6 5BQ |
| 0345 675 7073 |
| Distance: 2.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Amersham Hill Ave Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01494 - High Wycombe |
| Area Code: 01442 - Hemel Hempstead |
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 Chesham and Amersham |
| The Member of Parliament is Sarah Green |
| Details for the MP Sarah Green on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sarah Green on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sarah Green won with a majority of 5,451 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,889 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Chess Valley Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Buckinghamshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Chesham Grammar School
Address: Chesham Grammar School, White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01494782854
Chiltern Hills Academy
Address: Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01494782066
England Primary Schools
Brushwood Junior School
Address: Brushwood Junior School, Brushwood Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3DW
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01494786023
Waterside Combined School
Address: Waterside Combined School, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School
Address: Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School, 128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Thomas Harding Junior School
Address: Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LR
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact:
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Address: Elmtree Infant and Nursery School, Elmtree Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PA
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Ivingswood Academy
Address: Ivingswood Academy, Greenway, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2BY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact:
Newtown School
Address: Newtown School, Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AT
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01494783713
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PL
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Address: 31A RED LION STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1ET
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 782241
GLADSTONE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 260-290 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 3EZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 782884
CHESS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: CHESS MEDICAL CENTRE, 260-290 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 3EZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM
Address: THE NEW SURGERY, CHESS MEDICAL CENTRE, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 3EZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 782262
AMERSHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: KING GEORGE V ROAD, AMERSHAM ON THE HILL, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5AY
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 434344
RECTORY MEADOW SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SCHOOL LANE, AMERSHAM, HP7 0HG
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
TURNER & BROWNING OPTICIANS
Address: 4 HIGH STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1EP
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CHESHAM)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1EP
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
BRIAN D SUTTIE LTD (CHESHAM)
Address: 44 BROAD STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 3DX
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
ULTIMATE EYEWEAR
Address: 25A HIGH STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1BG
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESHAM)
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1BG
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
HENRY LEONARD
Address: 30 WINDMILL WOOD, AMERSHAM, HP6 5QZ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Amersham Station is 2.24 miles away.
Address: Amerham station, Station Approach, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AZ
Amersham is situated on the London to Aylesbury Line and is managed by LUL Bakerloo Line.
Amersham Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Chalfont & Latimer Station is 3.41 miles away.
Address: Chalfont & Latimer station, Station Approach, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PR
Chalfont & Latimer is situated on the London to Aylesbury Line and is managed by LUL Bakerloo Line.
Chalfont & Latimer Station is staffed on a full time basis.