About Gilbert Close
Gilbert Close is a street located in the town of Kempston. It uses the postcode MK42 8RN. The street has a length of approximately 291 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 27300602 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 46.48 miles North from central London., 1.61 miles South West from Bedford, 12.38 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 17.52 miles North from Luton.
GILBERT CLOSE is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Gilbert Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.36 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Address: Fletcher Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.52 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.71 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
1.99 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.66 |
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Map of Gilbert Close
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003631 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Gilbert Close |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £285,000 | £255,000 | £282,500 | 4 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £290,000 | £307,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £362,000 | £366,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £386,000 | £386,000 | £386,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £407,000 | £407,000 | £407,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Made | Taylor House, Roman Gate, Saxon Way, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FU | Visit Website |
| James Kendall | 194 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
| Waldens Estate Agents | 188-190 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Gilbert Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.127208 |
| Longitude | -0.499330 |
| OS Easting (X): | 502716 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 248762 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL027488 |
Roads that have a Junction with Gilbert Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Hillgrounds Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
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| Sunset | 18:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 23 September 2024 at 06:00 (6.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Heavy rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.5°C (98.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088412 |
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| ONS Area Name | Private Renting Young Families |
| Average Age | 39.09 |
| Area Population | 1258.00 |
| Male Population | 635.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 623.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 22 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017511 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 016C |
| SOA Code: | 3b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003631 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
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| Biddenham Neighbourhood, Great Denham, Bedford, England, MK40 4GH |
| 1234267908 |
| Distance: 0.49 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
| Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
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| 205-207 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DD |
| 0345 675 7055 |
| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Kempston |
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| Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, England, MK42 8AY |
| 01234 841199 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kempston |
| Tesco Bedford Ford End Express |
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| Ford End Rd, Bedford, MK40 4JH |
| 0345 610 6727 |
| Distance: 0.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Ford End Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01234 | KEMPSTON - SMKT | P17 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 26.3 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 39 |
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 Mohammad Yasin |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mohammad Yasin won with a majority of 9,430 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 72,478 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kempston North Ward |
| Parish: Kempston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Kempston Academy
Address: Kempston Academy, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01234290900
England Primary Schools
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 1.56 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
| 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: 1.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
| 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 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE (136 BROMHAM ROAD)
Address: 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
LINDLEYS CHEMIST
Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 359242
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 1.05 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.
Bedford St Johns Station is 1.36 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.