About Birch's Close
Birch's Close is a street located in the village of Hockliffe. It uses the postcode LU7 9LU. The street has a length of approximately 215 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Central Bedfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 35100247 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 35.96 miles North West from central London., 8 miles North West from Luton, 10.79 miles South East from Milton Keynes and 12.52 miles North East from Aylesbury.
BIRCHS CLOSE is within the Post Town of LEIGHTON BUZZARD
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Map of Birch's Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003637 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Birch's Close |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £265,000 | £288,333 | 3 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £305,000 | £280,000 | 5 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £310,000 | £305,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £362,500 | £390,000 | £376,250 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Just-Knock | Church End, Leighton Buzzard,LU7 9NH | Visit Website |
| Household Estate Agents | 2 High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY | |
| Household Estate Agents | 4 High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Birch's Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.928941 |
| Longitude | -0.581883 |
| OS Easting (X): | 497496 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 226601 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP975266 |
Roads that have a Junction with Birch's Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Nine Lands | junction |
| Kilby Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
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| Sunset | 19:06 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 20 September 2024 at 07:00 (6.13 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.6°C (86.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088726 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 43.48 |
| Area Population | 2169.00 |
| Male Population | 1097.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1072.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 26 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017577 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 019A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003637 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Appenine Way Express |
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| 1-4 Aries Court, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XW |
| 0345 026 9323 |
| Distance: 2.63 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Appenine Way Express |
| Morrisons Houghton Regis |
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| High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ |
| 01582 863304 |
| Distance: 3.07 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Houghton Regis |
| Morrisons Leighton Buzzard |
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| Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1WS |
| 01525 851909 |
| Distance: 3.3 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Leighton Buzzard |
| Tesco Dunstable High St Esso Express |
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| High St North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW |
| 0345 026 9890 |
| Distance: 3.39 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dunstable High St Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01525 - Leighton Buzzard |
| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 26 |
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: Heath and Reach Ward |
| Parish: Hockliffe Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hockliffe Lower School
Address: Hockliffe Lower School, Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01525210330
Beaudesert Lower School
Address: Beaudesert Lower School, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: 01525373019
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 8.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
| Steppingley Hospital |
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| Address: Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45 1AB, |
| Independent Sector |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 10.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to Steppingley Hospital |
| 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: 15.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Milton Keynes Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CHURCH SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 CHURCH SQUARE, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6AA
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BIERRUM HOUSE, 105-111 HIGH STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5BJ
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT PROFILES
Address: 27 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT SOUTH
Address: HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD SQUARE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
VANDYKE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 10 VANDYKE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HH
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LUTON ROAD, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6DE
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LUTON ROAD, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6DE
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 872222
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 866161
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 243890
LEIGHTON BUZZARD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: :
DR J L HENDERSON & PARTNERS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PHARMAG LTD
Address: TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, LUTON ROAD, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6DE
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 872093
HOUGHTON REGIS PHARMACY
Address: HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 866315
TITAN PHARMACY
Address: 17-18 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 865777
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 17-19 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 383686
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372175
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: 116 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LN
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 600268
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leighton Buzzard Station is 4.15 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.
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Station is 4.33 miles away.
Address: Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
Harlington (Bedfordshire) is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Station is staffed on a part time basis.