About Tolkien Close
Tolkien Close is a street located in the town of Bedford. It uses the postcode MK41 0WS. The street has a length of approximately 55 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bedford is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Bedford (B) 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 27302113 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 46.74 miles North from central London., 2.65 miles East from Bedford, 16.63 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 18.73 miles North from Luton.
TOLKIEN CLOSE is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Tolkien Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
0.99 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.80 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
2.83 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.89 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.29 |
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Map of Tolkien Close
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003622 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £235,000 | £236,250 | 4 |
| 2020 | £275,600 | £275,600 | £275,600 | 1 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £257,000 | £270,667 | 3 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Squires Estate Agents Ltd | Goldington Road, Bedford,MK41 9NU | Visit Website |
| Fisher German LLP | 8 Stephenson Court Priory Business Park, Bedford,MK44 3WJ | Visit Website |
| Thomas Charles Estate Agents | 160 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3SW | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Tolkien Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.150369 |
| Longitude | -0.406474 |
| OS Easting (X): | 509015 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 251474 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL090515 |
Roads that have a Junction with Tolkien Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Thor Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:46 |
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| Sunset | 19:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 22 September 2024 at 17:00 (5.70 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.4°C (95.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00173758 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 32.72 |
| Area Population | 1657.00 |
| Male Population | 769.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 888.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 36 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017493 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 007F |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003622 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Bedford |
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| Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 0GX |
| 01234 273682 |
| Distance: 0.72 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Bedford |
| Iceland Bedford Goldington Square |
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| 95/97 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW |
| 01234954097 |
| Distance: 0.91 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bedford Goldington Square |
| Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
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| Riverfield Dr, Bedford, MK41 0SE |
| 0345 677 9044 |
| Distance: 0.97 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
| Tesco Bedford Extra |
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| Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG |
| 0345 677 9060 |
| Distance: 2.37 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.8 | N | 19 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bedford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford &MK42 9AP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01234 267422 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bedford |
| The Member of Parliament is Richard Fuller |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Richard Fuller won with a majority of 5,414 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,850 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Great Barford Ward |
| Parish: Renhold Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Putnoe Primary School
Address: Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01234303400
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01234326335
England Secondary Schools
Mark Rutherford School
Address: Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01234290200
Nearest Hospitals
| Bedford Hospital North Wing |
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| Address: 32-34 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
| Bedford Hospital South Wing |
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| Address: South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.13 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
| BMI The Manor Hospital |
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| Address: Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AW, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01234 364252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT NORTH
Address: 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HEALTH VILLAGE, 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHURCH LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 147A CHURCH LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 0PW
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH LANE BRANCH
Address: 147A CHURCH LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0PW
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DR LOTAY & PARTNERS
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE BRANCH SURGERY, 8 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
Address: 93 QUEENS DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9JE
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 319992
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3DB
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3DB
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 349531
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
121 PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 CAXTON PARK, CAXTON ROAD, ELMS FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEDFORD, MK41 0TY
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 930500
FAIRLEYS PHARMACY
Address: 103 CHURCH LANE, GOLDINGTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0PW
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 347437
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 687449
WELL
Address: 86 QUEENS DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9BS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
SMARTA HEALTHCARE
Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 831768
KIDMANS SURGICAL CHEMIST
Address: 141-143 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3RS
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354090
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 2.96 miles away.
Address: Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Bedford St Johns is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Bedford St Johns Station is an unstaffed station.
Bedford Station is 3.25 miles away.
Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Bedford is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Bedford Station is staffed on a full time basis.