Benson Close in the village of Shortstown


About Benson Close

Benson Close is a street located in the village of Shortstown. It uses the postcode MK42 0PH. The street has a length of approximately 51 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 Bedford 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.

It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 44.48 miles North from central London., 2.45 miles South East from Bedford, 14.97 miles East from Milton Keynes and 16.15 miles North from Luton.

BENSON CLOSE is within the Post Town of BEDFORD

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Map of Benson Close

Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02003634 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
Icon postcodes for Benson Close Postcodes for Benson Close
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 Benson Close

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina
Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
1.45
2: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road
Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS
Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page
2.08
3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford
Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
2.35
4: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside
Address: Riverside Square
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
2.47
5: Name:Travelodge Bedford
Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH
Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page
3.37



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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Benson Close


House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2020£245,000£250,000£247,5002
2021£309,995£305,000£307,4984
2022£346,000£346,000£346,0001
2023£285,000£285,000£285,0001

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

Estate Agents near Benson Close
NameAddressWebsite
Ashberry Homes (Northern Counties)Megginson Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0USVisit Website
Fisher German LLP8 Stephenson Court Priory Business Park, Bedford,MK44 3WJVisit Website
Hollands Smith163 Castle Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RTVisit Website
Thomas Charles Estate Agents160 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3SWVisit Website
Squires Estate Agents LtdGoldington Road, Bedford,MK41 9NUVisit Website

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Policing for Benson Close

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Location Details

Benson Close
Map showing the location of Benson Close
Latitude52.113102
Longitude-0.423359
OS Easting (X):507950
OS Northing (Y):247304
OS Grid Reference:TL080473

Known Residential Addresses for Benson Close

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Roads that have a Junction with Benson Close

StreetJunction Type
Prestwick Drivejunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise08:04
Sunset15:52

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Bedford 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (7.92 miles away)
Current Weather:Cloudy
Temperature and Humidity:13.6°C (73.7%)
Wind Direction and Speed:WSW (19 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00088287
ONS Area NameMulti-Ethnic Professionals with Families
Average Age38.34
Area Population1719.00
Male Population822.00 (48%)
Female Population897.00 (52%)
Benefit Claimants30 (2%)
LSOA Code:E01017486
LSOA Name:Bedford 019A
SOA Code:2d
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02003634
MSOA Name:Bedford 019

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco New Cardington Express
13 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE
0345 610 2812
Distance: 0.33 Miles
Directions to Tesco New Cardington Express
Tesco Bedford Extra
Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG
0345 677 9060
Distance: 1.65 Miles
Directions to Tesco Bedford Extra
Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore
Riverfield Dr, Bedford, MK41 0SE
0345 677 9044
Distance: 2 Miles
Directions to Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore
Waitrose Bedford
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 0GX
01234 273682
Distance: 2.16 Miles
Directions to Waitrose Bedford

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01234 - Bedford
Area Code: 01767 - Sandy

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North East Bedfordshire
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
Ward: Eastcotts Ward
Parish: Unparished area
Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Cotton End Forest School

Address: Cotton End Forest School, High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG

Distance: 1.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234740100

Shortstown Primary School

Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Distance: 0.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234740881

Shortstown Primary School

Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact:

King's Oak Primary School

Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234220480

England Secondary Schools

Bedford Academy

Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR

Distance: 1.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234301500

Nearest Hospitals

Bedford Hospital South Wing
Address: South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ,
NHS Sector
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Telephone: 01234 355 122
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 3.75 (miles)
Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing
Bedford Hospital North Wing
Address: 32-34 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NS,
NHS Sector
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Telephone: 01234 355 122
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 4.07 (miles)
Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing
BMI The Manor Hospital
Address: Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AW,
Independent Sector
BMI Healthcare
Telephone: 01234 364252
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 6.74 (miles)
Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL CLINIC

Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: :

RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: :

GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS

Distance: 2.05 miles

Contact: :

IDH LIMITED

Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY

Distance: 2.12 miles

Contact: :

LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: :

SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 743000

DR HYDER

Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC

Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 889088

ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 266851

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 743330

PHOENIX PHARMACY

Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU

Distance: 0.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 353630

SMARTA HEALTHCARE

Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 831768

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 621018

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY

Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 357733

AVICENNA PHARMACY

Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 354780

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

HUMPHRISS & BURGESS

Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)

Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN

Distance: 2.50 miles

Contact: :

ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS

Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN

Distance: 2.51 miles

Contact: :

HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN

Distance: 2.51 miles

Contact: :

DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE

Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS

Distance: 2.51 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)

Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ

Distance: 2.52 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Bedford St Johns Station is 2.19 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.

Directions to Bedford St Johns Rail Station

Bedford Station is 2.86 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.

Directions to Bedford Rail Station

Nearest Airports

London Luton Airport is 16.25 miles away Directions to London Luton Airport
Cambridge Airport is 26.17 miles away Directions to Cambridge Airport
London Stansted Airport is 32.9 miles away Directions to London Stansted Airport