The Drift is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 5,125 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Leicestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the South Kesteven District and Melton District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 35835386, 24900751, 24901385 and 24902488 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 90.42 miles North from central London., 19.1 miles North East from Leicester, 22.66 miles South East from Nottingham and 23.66 miles North West from Peterborough.
THE DRIFT is within the Post Town of MELTON MOWBRAY
Map of The Drift
| Street Crime (updated 14/01/2025) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005396 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 The Drift
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Grantham South Witham Address: A1, South Witham, Grantham, NG33 5LN Telephone: 020 3195 4917 Visit Hotel Page |
4.55 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Grantham Colsterworth Address: Moto Service Area, A1, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5JR Telephone: 0871 984 6075 Visit Hotel Page |
5.73 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Melton Mowbray Address: 5 Norman Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.06 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Grantham Address: A1/607 Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.18 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Grantham A1 Address: Moto Service Area Grantham North, A1 Gonerby Moor, Grantham, NG32 2AB Telephone: 0871 984 6077 Visit Hotel Page |
13.59 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Drift
UPRN: 200002698653
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200002698654
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200002698655
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200002698656
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200002698658
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200002698659
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RoyaleLife | Ranksborough Hall Estates, Langham, Oakham, LE15 7JR | Visit Website |
| Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers LTD | 5 Hilary Close, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PU | Visit Website |
| Pelham James | 3 Saddlers Court Barleythorpe Oakham LE15 7GH | Visit Website |
| Secure My Sale | Autumn Park Business Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire,NG31 7EU | Visit Website |
| Pigott & Hall | 38 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LY | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Drift | |
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| Latitude | 52.752858 |
| Longitude | -0.719675 |
| OS Easting (X): | 486402 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 318055 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK864181 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Drift
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Denton Lane | junction |
| Timber Hill | pseudo node |
| Stamford Road | junction |
| Moor Lane | junction |
| Fosse Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:45 |
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| Sunset | 16:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wittering 30 January 2025 at 05:00 (14.67 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.4°C (85.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00131497 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 44.23 |
| Area Population | 1528.00 |
| Male Population | 795.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 733.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025912 |
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| LSOA Name: | Melton 006D |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005396 |
| MSOA Name: | Melton 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Oakham Superstore |
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| 96 South St, Oakham, LE15 6BQ |
| 0345 677 9514 |
| Distance: 5.86 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Oakham Superstore |
| Tesco Melton Mowbray Superstore |
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| Thorpe Rd, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SQ |
| 0345 677 9463 |
| Distance: 6.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Melton Mowbray Superstore |
| Morrisons Melton Mowbray |
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| Vale of Belvoir Shopping Centre, Rutland Street, Melton Mowbray LE13 1QR |
| 01664 410330 |
| Distance: 6.85 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Melton Mowbray |
| Iceland Melton Mowbray |
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| 28 High Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0TR |
| 01664480948 |
| Distance: 7.1 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Melton Mowbray |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01572 - Oakham |
| Area Code: 01573 - Kelso |
| Area Code: 01664 - Melton Mowbray |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Melton |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire &LE13 1GH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01664 502 502 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Rutland and Melton |
| The Member of Parliament is Edward Argar |
| Details for the MP Edward Argar on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Edward Argar on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Edward Argar won with a majority of 5,396 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,316 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wymondham Ward |
| Parish: Wymondham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
Address: St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham, Glebe Lane, Wymondham, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2AF
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01572787658
Nearest Hospitals
| Rutland Memorial Hospital - University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
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| Address: Cold Overton Road, Oakham, LE15 6NT, |
| Independent Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01572 722 552 |
| Distance: 9.2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Rutland Memorial Hospital - University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| St Mary's Hospital |
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| Address: Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01664 854800 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Mary's Hospital |
| Manthorpe Centre |
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| Address: Manthorpe Centre, Grantham Hospital Site, 101 Manthorpe Road, |
| NHS Sector |
| Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01476 464848 |
| Distance: 19.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to Manthorpe Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL CENTRE COTTESMORE
Address: KENDREW, COTTESMORE ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 7BL
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
JDRM OAKHAM
Address: 40A MELTON ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6AY
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: :
GREEN OAKHAM DENTAL CARE
Address: 74 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6AS
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP STOCKEN
Address: STOCKEN HALL ROAD, STRETTON, OAKHAM, LE15 7RD
Distance: 5.79 miles
Contact: :
WEST ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 WEST ROAD, OAKHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE15 6LT
Distance: 5.79 miles
Contact: :
OAKHAM DENTAL STUDIO
Address: KNIGHTS YARD, GAOL STREET, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6AQ
Distance: 5.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES
Address: MARKET OVERTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, THISTLETON ROAD, MARKET OVERTON, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 7PP
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 490399
CHURCH STREET
Address: SOUTH WITHAM, GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE, NG33 5PJ
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01476 860243
OAKHAM SCHOOL SANATORIUM
Address: 25 STATION ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6QT
Distance: 5.56 miles
Contact: :
THE NEW SURGERY
Address: BESCABY LANE, WALTHAM ON THE WOLDS, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE14 4AB
Distance: 5.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01664 464232
COLSTERWORTH SURGERY
Address: BACK LANE, COLSTERWORTH, GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE, NG33 5NJ
Distance: 5.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01476 860243
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: COLD OVERTON ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6NT
Distance: 5.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 722621
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: COLD OVERTON ROAD, OAKHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE15 6NT
Distance: 5.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 770101
RUTLAND LATE NIGHT PHARMACY
Address: 45A-45B HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, LE15 6AJ
Distance: 5.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 733368
PICKFORDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, LE15 6AH
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 722083
BOOTS
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE15 6AL
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: SAGE CROSS STREET, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NX
Distance: 6.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01664 560306
ALLIED PHARMACY MELTON MOWBRAY
Address: 27 SHERRARD STREET, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1XH
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01664 560702
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
LANGRICK AND COE OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS (OAKHAM)
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6AA
Distance: 5.69 miles
Contact: :
SIMMONS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 23 BURLEY ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6DH
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: :
HARBOUR OPTICS
Address: 3 WESTGATE, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6BH
Distance: 5.73 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS OAKHAM
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6AH
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (OAKHAM)
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6AL
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MELTON MOWBRAY)
Address: 22-24 SHERRARD STREET, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1XJ
Distance: 6.92 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Oakham Station is 5.60 miles away.
Address: Oakham station, Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT
Oakham is situated on the Oakham to Kettering line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Oakham Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Melton Mowbray Station is 6.96 miles away.
Address: Melton Mowbray station, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF
Melton Mowbray is situated on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Melton Mowbray Station is staffed on a part time basis.