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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 45.01 miles North West from central London., 7.07 miles East from Milton Keynes, 7.1 miles South West from Bedford and 15.72 miles North West from Luton.
FORGE CLOSE is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003605 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Forge Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Bedford Marston Moretaine Address: Junction, A421 Beancroft Rd, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PZ Telephone: 0871 984 6011 Visit Hotel Page |
2.00 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Address: Fletcher Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.47 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes Address: Eastlake Park, Tongwell St, Fox Milne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.10 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.55 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes East - Willen Lake Address: Willen Lake, Brickhill Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.58 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Forge Close
UPRN: 10094348438
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10094348439
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10094348440
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forge Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.075751 |
| Longitude | -0.598658 |
| OS Easting (X): | 496028 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 242904 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP960429 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 21 December 2024 at 18:00 (4.06 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.4°C (68.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00087850 & E00087863 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families & Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 39.17 |
| Area Population | 1540.00 |
| Male Population | 804.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 736.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017394 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 007C |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003605 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wootton Cause End Express |
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| 14 Cause End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DA |
| 0345 610 6798 |
| Distance: 3.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wootton Cause End Express |
| Sainsburys Milton Keynes Brooklands |
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| 4 Brooklands Square, Brookland, Milton Keynes, England, MK10 7NG |
| 07546 479165 |
| Distance: 3.95 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Milton Keynes Brooklands |
| Tesco Kingston Extra |
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| 1 Winchester Circle, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0AH |
| 0345 677 9462 |
| Distance: 4.64 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kingston Extra |
| Tesco Woburn Sands Express |
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| 5 High St, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RQ |
| 0345 671 9627 |
| Distance: 4.94 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Woburn Sands Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01908 - Milton Keynes |
| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
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 Mid Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Blake Stephenson |
| Details for the MP Blake Stephenson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Blake Stephenson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Blake Stephenson won with a majority of 1,321 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,457 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Cranfield and Marston Moretaine Ward |
| Parish: Cranfield Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shelton Lower School
Address: Shelton Lower School, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Beds, Bedfordshire, MK43 0LS
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01234768269
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Address: Cranfield Church of England Academy, Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01234750261
England Secondary Schools
Holywell School
Address: Holywell School, Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01234750381
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: 9.08 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
| Steppingley Hospital |
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| Address: Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45 1AB, |
| Independent Sector |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 9.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Steppingley Hospital |
| Blakelands Hospital |
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| Address: Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HR, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01908 334200 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blakelands Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CRANFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 192 HIGH STREET, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0EN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
COLLEGE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1A COLLEGE ROAD, WHARLEY END, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0ST
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
MARSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 GARRICKS COURT, GOLD FURLONG, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, MK43 0XR
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
MK SMILES
Address: 42 MONTAGUE CRESCENT, BROOKLANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7LN
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
MUNRO HALL CLINIC
Address: UNIT 4, RUSHEY FORD BUSINESS PARK, WEST END ROAD, BEDFORD, MK43 8RU
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
BROOKLANDS DENTAL CLINIC
Address: NEWPORT ROAD, BROUGHTON, NEWPORT PAGNELL, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK16 0HU
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CRANFIELD SURGERY
Address: 137 HIGH STREET, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, MK43 0HZ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 750734
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
Address: 59 BEDFORD ROAD, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, MK43 0LA
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 750234
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
Address: WOOTTON VALE HLTH LIV CTR, FIELDS ROAD, WOOTTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9JJ
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 762500
BROOKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNIT 3, BROOKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE, COUNTESS WAY, BROOKLANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7HN
Distance: 3.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01908 874444
MILTON KEYNES VILLAGE SURG
Address: GRIFFITH GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9BQ
Distance: 4.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01908 393979
ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ASPLANDS CLOSE, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QP
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DR ALLEN PHARMACY
Address: 3 MILL ROAD, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0JG
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 750238
MCLAREN PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, MORETEYNE RETAIL PARK, BEDFORD ROAD, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0LA
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 764222
WOOTTON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, FOLKES ROAD, WOOTTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9TE
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 765166
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: UNIT A BROOKLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE, MONTAGUE CRESCENT, BROOKLANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7LN
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01908 392950
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 1 WINCHESTER CIRCLE, KINGSTON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 0AH
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01908 457047
BOOTS
Address: WINCHESTER CIRCLE, KINGSTON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 0BA
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01908 585882
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ASK OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 3, MORETEYNE RETAIL PARK, BEDFORD ROAD, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, MK43 0LE
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDEVILLE DRIVE
Address: COSTCO, MANDEVILLE DRIVE, KINGSTON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 0DB
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
MK KINGSTON EXTRA
Address: 1 WINCHESTER CIRCLE, KINGSTON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 0AH
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MILTON KEYNES)
Address: UNIT 2, 32 WINCHESTER CIRCLE, KINGSTON WALK, KINGSTON CENTRE, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 0BA
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWPORT PAGNELL)
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT PAGNELL, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK16 8AR
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Lidlington Station is 2.90 miles away.
Address: Lidlington station, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA
Lidlington is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Lidlington Station is an unstaffed station.
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station is 3.18 miles away.
Address: Millbrook station, Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station is an unstaffed station.