Howard Close is a street located in the village of Cardington. It uses the postcode MK44 3SL. The street has a length of approximately 79 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 27300464 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 44.67 miles North from central London., 2.72 miles South East from Bedford, 15.67 miles East from Milton Keynes and 16.54 miles North from Luton.
HOWARD CLOSE is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Map of Howard Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003634 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| 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 Howard Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.52 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
1.84 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.80 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.04 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
3.52 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Howard Close
UPRN: 100080021434
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021437
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021439
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021438
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021441
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021442
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021443
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080021444
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080021445
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10094802848
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2020
Mains Gas: Unknown
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2017 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Fisher German LLP | 8 Stephenson Court Priory Business Park, Bedford,MK44 3WJ | Visit Website |
| Ashberry Homes (Northern Counties) | Megginson Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0US | Visit Website |
| Squires Estate Agents Ltd | Goldington Road, Bedford,MK41 9NU | Visit Website |
| Thomas Charles Estate Agents | 160 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3SW | Visit Website |
| Hollands Smith | 163 Castle Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RT | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Howard Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.118720 |
| Longitude | -0.408963 |
| OS Easting (X): | 508922 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 247950 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL089480 |
Known Residential Addresses for Howard Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Howard Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cople Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (7.71 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.8°C (92.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088286 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 38.34 |
| Area Population | 1719.00 |
| Male Population | 822.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 897.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 30 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017486 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 019A |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003634 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco New Cardington Express |
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| 13 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE |
| 0345 610 2812 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco New Cardington Express |
| Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
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| Riverfield Dr, Bedford, MK41 0SE |
| 0345 677 9044 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
| Waitrose Bedford |
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| Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 0GX |
| 01234 273682 |
| Distance: 1.83 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Bedford |
| Tesco Bedford Extra |
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| Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG |
| 0345 677 9060 |
| Distance: 1.95 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 |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.3 | 7.4 | 8.1 | N | 8 |
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 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 |
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| Ward: Great Barford Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Sheerhatch Primary School
Address: Sheerhatch Primary School, Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01234838827
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01234740881
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
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: 4.38 (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: 4.46 (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: 7.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743000
DR LOTAY & PARTNERS
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE BRANCH SURGERY, 8 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
DR HYDER
Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 889088
ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SMARTA HEALTHCARE
Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 831768
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743330
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353630
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 687449
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
121 PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 CAXTON PARK, CAXTON ROAD, ELMS FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEDFORD, MK41 0TY
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 930500
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
HOMESIGHT BEDFORD
Address: 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 2.59 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 3.22 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.