Drakes Avenue in the town of LEIGHTON BUZZARD
About Drakes Avenue
Drakes Avenue is a street located in the town of Leighton Buzzard. The street has a length of approximately 382 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 Central Bedfordshire 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 35102335 and 35100793 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LU7 3BX and LU7 3AF.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 37.72 miles North West from central London., 9.06 miles South East from Milton Keynes, 10.18 miles North East from Aylesbury and 10.85 miles West from Luton.
DRAKES AVENUE is within the Post Town of LEIGHTON BUZZARD
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Map of Drakes Avenue
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003639 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Drakes Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes South Address: Bletcham Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.23 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area, M1, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR Telephone: 0871 984 6214 Visit Hotel Page |
6.74 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable Luton Address: 350 Luton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.43 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dunstable Address: Vinci Site, London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.50 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes South West Furzton Lake Address: Shirwell Crescent Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.93 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £150,000 | £275,000 | £204,000 | 5 |
| 2015 | £300,000 | £160,000 | £165,713 | 7 |
| 2016 | £285,000 | £345,000 | £173,500 | 10 |
| 2017 | £298,000 | £185,000 | £205,167 | 9 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £348,000 | £239,571 | 7 |
| 2019 | £331,500 | £390,000 | £224,717 | 6 |
| 2020 | £294,000 | £180,000 | £203,500 | 6 |
| 2021 | £289,100 | £368,000 | £247,360 | 10 |
| 2022 | £110,000 | £185,000 | £166,045 | 11 |
| 2023 | £189,000 | £170,000 | £181,667 | 3 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Homes, Manor Heath | Manor Heath, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AD | Visit Website |
| M & M Properties | 27/29 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ | Visit Website |
| Urban & Rural Property Services | 23-25 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ | Visit Website |
| EweMove | The Coach House, 5 West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DA | Visit Website |
| Taylors Lettings | 1 West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DA | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Drakes Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 51.927227 |
| Longitude | -0.654463 |
| OS Easting (X): | 492510 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 226315 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP925263 |
Roads that have a Junction with Drakes Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Churchill Road | junction |
| Wellington Way | junction |
| Blenheim Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 13 November 2024 at 09:00 (6.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.5°C (96.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088875 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 36.60 |
| Area Population | 1668.00 |
| Male Population | 783.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 885.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 52 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017609 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 021E |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003639 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Appenine Way Express |
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| 1-4 Aries Court, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XW |
| 0345 026 9323 |
| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Appenine Way Express |
| Iceland Leighton Bzard |
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| 9/11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EU |
| 01525379421 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leighton Bzard |
| Waitrose Leighton Buzzard |
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| 9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DH |
| 01525 378334 |
| Distance: 0.82 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Leighton Buzzard |
| Morrisons Leighton Buzzard |
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| Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1WS |
| 01525 851909 |
| Distance: 0.83 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Leighton Buzzard |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01525 - Leighton Buzzard |
| Area Code: 01908 - Milton Keynes |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 8 | 8.5 | 12.6 | N | 42 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South West Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Alex Mayer |
| Details for the MP Alex Mayer on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alex Mayer on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alex Mayer won with a majority of 667 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,742 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Leighton Buzzard North Ward |
| Parish: Leighton-Linslade Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Leedon Lower School
Address: Leedon Lower School, Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01525374713
Beaudesert Lower School
Address: Beaudesert Lower School, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01525373019
St George's Lower School
Address: St George's Lower School, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact:
Heathwood Lower School
Address: Heathwood Lower School, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01525377096
Dovery Down Lower School
Address: Dovery Down Lower School, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Address: Clipstone Brook Lower School, Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01525376085
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Address: The Mary Bassett Lower School, Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01525373017
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Address: Pulford CofE VA Lower School, Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01525372188
England Secondary Schools
Vandyke Upper School
Address: Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01525636700
Brooklands Middle School
Address: Brooklands Middle School, Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01525372018
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Address: Gilbert Inglefield Academy, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01525372266
Leighton Middle School
Address: Leighton Middle School, Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01525374907
Nearest Hospitals
| Milton Keynes Hospital |
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| Address: Standing Way, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01908 660033 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.34 (miles) |
| Directions from to Milton Keynes Hospital |
| BMI The Saxon Clinic |
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| Address: Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01908 665533 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.41 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Saxon Clinic |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
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| Address: Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01582 491166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.88 (miles) |
| Directions from to Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
VANDYKE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 10 VANDYKE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HH
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
PREMIER SMILE STUDIO
Address: 34 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY
Address: CHILD WELFARE CLINIC, 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
OLD BANK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1RT
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
LE ROUX 2
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RT
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LEIGHTON BUZZARD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
DR J L HENDERSON & PARTNERS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373111
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 243890
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372571
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372175
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 17-19 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 383686
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: VIMY ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 250449
BOOTS
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373703
ROSEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373391
GROVEBURY PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 ENTERPRISE COURT, ENTERPRISE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4SZ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 378993
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leighton Buzzard Station is 1.22 miles away.
Address: Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
Leighton Buzzard is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Leighton Buzzard Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Cheddington Station is 4.80 miles away.
Address: Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
Cheddington is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Cheddington Station is staffed on a part time basis.