Woodpecker Close in the village of Great Barford
About Woodpecker Close
Woodpecker Close is a street located in the village of Great Barford. It uses the postcode MK44 3BG. The street has a length of approximately 378 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 27302575 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 46.35 miles North from central London., 5.25 miles East from Bedford, 19.12 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 19.21 miles North from Luton.
WOODPECKER CLOSE is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Map of Woodpecker Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003619 (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 Woodpecker Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Bedford Wyboston Address: A1, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BE Telephone: 0871 984 6010 Visit Hotel Page |
2.73 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
3.55 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.20 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn St Neots A1 Wyboston Address: Great North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.26 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn St Neots Colmworth Park Address: 2 Marlborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.53 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £500,000 | £495,000 | £479,250 | 4 |
| 2016 | £325,000 | £335,000 | £364,333 | 3 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £525,000 | £355,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £66,000 | £328,500 | £197,250 | 2 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £610,000 | £386,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | £412,000 | £690,000 | £584,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £701,000 | £701,000 | £701,000 | 1 |
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
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy & Co | 17 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1LA | Visit Website |
| Inskip & Davie | 2-4 Park Road, Sandy, SG19 1JB | Visit Website |
| Lane & Browns | 11 High Street Sandy SG19 1AG | Visit Website |
| Fisher German LLP | 8 Stephenson Court Priory Business Park, Bedford,MK44 3WJ | Visit Website |
| Squires Estate Agents Ltd | Goldington Road, Bedford,MK41 9NU | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Woodpecker Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.154262 |
| Longitude | -0.344815 |
| OS Easting (X): | 513223 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 252001 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL132520 |
Roads that have a Junction with Woodpecker Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| New Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
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| Sunset | 16:32 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 2 November 2024 at 21:00 (7.03 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.1°C (89.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088327 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 41.09 |
| Area Population | 2003.00 |
| Male Population | 969.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1034.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017495 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 004B |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003619 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Bedford |
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| Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 0GX |
| 01234 273682 |
| Distance: 3.27 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Bedford |
| Tesco Sandy Superstore |
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| Station Rd, Sandy, SG19 1NX |
| 0345 610 2908 |
| Distance: 3.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sandy Superstore |
| Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
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| Riverfield Dr, Bedford, MK41 0SE |
| 0345 677 9044 |
| Distance: 3.5 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
| Iceland Bedford Goldington Square |
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| 95/97 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW |
| 01234954097 |
| Distance: 3.52 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bedford Goldington Square |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
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 | 7.4 | 8.1 | N | 48 |
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: Great Barford Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
John Donne Church of England Primary School
Address: John Donne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Blunham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01767640346
Great Barford Lower School
Address: Great Barford Lower School, Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3JU
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy, Silver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01234870342
England Secondary Schools
Alban Church of England Academy
Address: Alban Church of England Academy, Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Lakeside Hospital |
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| Address: The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Brookdale Healthcare Ltd (T/A Brookdale Care) |
| Distance: 5.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lakeside Hospital |
| 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: 8.1 (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: 9.17 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTHCROFT, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1JQ
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1HU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GREAT BARFORD SURGERY
Address: 26 SILVER STREET, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3HX
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 870325
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTHCROFT, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1JQ
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 682525
SHANNON COURT SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1AG
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 147A CHURCH LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 0PW
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH LANE BRANCH
Address: 147A CHURCH LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0PW
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
DR LOTAY & PARTNERS
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE BRANCH SURGERY, 8 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1HU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 680338
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: 4 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, SG19 1HU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 680488
121 PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 CAXTON PARK, CAXTON ROAD, ELMS FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEDFORD, MK41 0TY
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 930500
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 687449
FAIRLEYS PHARMACY
Address: 103 CHURCH LANE, GOLDINGTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0PW
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 347437
SMARTA HEALTHCARE
Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 831768
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sandy Station is 3.38 miles away.
Address: Sandy station, Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW
Sandy is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Sandy Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bedford St Johns Station is 5.48 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.