Forge Close in the village of Benhall Green in Benhall
About Forge Close
Forge Close is a street located in the village of Benhall Green. It uses the postcode IP17 1JP. The street has a length of approximately 253 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Suffolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the East Suffolk District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 38605060 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Suffolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 83.58 miles North East from central London., 17.18 miles North East from Ipswich, 30.67 miles South from Norwich and 53.84 miles North East from Chelmsford.
FORGE CLOSE is within the Post Town of SAXMUNDHAM
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Map of Forge Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006289 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Forge Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Ipswich South East Address: 3 Augusta Close Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.77 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ipswich Address: 15 Duke St, Ipswich, IP3 0AE Telephone: 0871 984 6329 Visit Hotel Page |
16.98 |
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3: Name:easyHotel Ipswich Address: 3-5 Northgate Street Telephone: 01473 553990 Visit Hotel Page |
16.99 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre Quayside Address: 33 Key Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.16 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Ipswich North Address: Paper Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.38 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Jennie Jones Estate Agents | 26 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AJ | Visit Website |
| Flick & Son | Ashford House High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AB | Visit Website |
| Druce | 3 High Street Leiston IP16 4EL | Visit Website |
| Hamilton Smith | 80a High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BZ | Visit Website |
| Hamilton Smith Lettings | The Old Iron Works 80a High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BZ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Suffolk |
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Location Details
| Forge Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.199990 |
| Longitude | 1.484113 |
| OS Easting (X): | 638059 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 261518 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM381615 |
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Grays Lane | junction |
| The Beeches | junction |
| School Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
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| Sunset | 16:19 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 5 November 2024 at 13:00 (22.80 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.3°C (84.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00154069 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 49.22 |
| Area Population | 1911.00 |
| Male Population | 903.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 1008.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01030212 |
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| LSOA Name: | Suffolk Coastal 003E |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006289 |
| MSOA Name: | Suffolk Coastal 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Saxmundham Superstore |
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| 1 Church St, Saxmundham, IP17 1EP |
| 0345 671 9532 |
| Distance: 0.98 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Saxmundham Superstore |
| Waitrose Saxmundham |
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| Church Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EP |
| 01728 603004 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Saxmundham |
| Tesco Aldeburgh Saxmundham Express |
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| Saxmundham Rd, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JA |
| 0345 610 6365 |
| Distance: 5.48 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Aldeburgh Saxmundham Express |
| Tesco Southwold Queen St Express |
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| 2 Queen St, Southwold, IP18 6EQ |
| 0345 610 2778 |
| Distance: 11.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Southwold Queen St Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01728 - Saxmundham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 7.4 | 8 | 10.9 | N | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Suffolk |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Suffolk Coastal |
| The Member of Parliament is Jenny Riddell-Carpente |
| Details for the MP Jenny Riddell-Carpente on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jenny Riddell-Carpente on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jenny Riddell-Carpente won with a majority of 1,070 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,522 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Aldeburgh & Leiston Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Suffolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Snape Community Primary School
Address: Snape Community Primary School, Church Road, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1QG
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1HE
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact:
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2NP
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01728602297
Saxmundham Primary School
Address: Saxmundham Primary School, Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Set Saxmundham School
Address: Set Saxmundham School, Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DZ
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01728633910
Nearest Hospitals
| Aldeburgh Community Hospital |
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| Address: Park Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5ES, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust |
| Distance: 9.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to Aldeburgh Community Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital |
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| Address: Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 24.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital |
| Felixstowe Hospital |
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| Address: Constable Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 27.67 (miles) |
| Directions from to Felixstowe Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SUFFOLK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 1 & 3 ALEXANDER MEWS [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, LEISTON, SUFFOLK, IP16 4BZ
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: :
RENDLESHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 ACER ROAD, RENDLESHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP12 2GA
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 167 HIGH STREET, ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK, IP15 5AN
Distance: 6.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CROWN HOUSE, CROWN LANE, WICKHAM MARKET, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP13 0SA
Distance: 6.04 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 BRIDGE STREET, FRAMLINGHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP13 9AH
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH GROUP, LAMBSALE MEADOW NORTH ENTRANCE, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 602022
SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LAMBSALE MEADOW, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
LEISTON SURGERY
Address: MAIN STREET, LEISTON, SUFFOLK, IP16 4ES
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 830526
LEISTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MAIN STREET, LEISTON, IP16 4ES
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: :
PARK VIEW YOXFORD
Address: PARK VIEW, YOXFORD, SUFFOLK, IP17 3EU
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 830526
RENDLESHAM SURGERY
Address: RENDLESHAM SURGERY, 6 ACER ROAD, RENDLESHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP12 2GA
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01394 420555
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SAXMUNDHAM PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 602051
LEISTON PHARMACY
Address: 62 HIGH STREET, LEISTON, IP16 4BZ
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 832231
ACER ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 6 ACER ROAD, RENDLESHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP12 2GA
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01394 460548
ALDEBURGH PHARMACY
Address: 125 HIGH STREET, ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK, IP15 5AR
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 452763
WICKHAM MARKET PHARMACY
Address: 68 HIGH STREET, WICKHAM MARKET, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP13 0QU
Distance: 6.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 746267
FRAMLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: 32 MARKET HILL, FRAMLINGHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP13 9AY
Distance: 6.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 723477
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Saxmundham Station is 1.06 miles away.
Address: Saxmundham station, Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW
Saxmundham is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Saxmundham Station is an unstaffed station.
Wickham Market Station is 4.95 miles away.
Address: Wickham Market station, Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT
Wickham Market is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Wickham Market Station is an unstaffed station.