Watton Road is a street located in the village of Shropham and near the village of Shropham. The street has a length of approximately 1,716 metres.
The street is located within the Breckland District 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 4002029 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NR17 1DY and NR17 1DZ.
It is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 81.78 miles North East from central London., 18.35 miles South West from Norwich, 32.48 miles North from Ipswich and 39.26 miles North East from Cambridge.
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Map of Watton Road
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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 Watton Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Thetford Address: Bridge St, Thetford, IP24 3AF Telephone: 0871 559 1889 Visit Hotel Page |
9.26 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Thetford Address: Maine Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.01 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Norwich Cringleford Address: Thickthorn Service Area, A11 / A47 Interchange, Norwich Southern Bypass, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU Telephone: 0871 984 6205 Visit Hotel Page |
14.76 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Norwich West Showground A47 Address: Longwater Interchange Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.36 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Address: 14 Queens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3PR Telephone: 0871 984 6297 Visit Hotel Page |
18.09 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| RoyaleLife | Forest Edge Court Puddledock Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1FJ | Visit Website |
| Orbit | London Road, Attleborough, NR17 1FF | |
| Stones Estate Agents | 25 Garlondes, East Harling, Norfolk,NR16 2NN | Visit Website |
| Hammond & Stratford | Connaught Plain, Attleborough, NR17 2EJ | Visit Website |
| Abbotts | 20 Exchange Street, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AB | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Norfolk |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 52.502078 |
| Longitude | 0.910962 |
| OS Easting (X): | 597554 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 293376 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL976934 |
Roads that have a Junction with Watton Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Westgate | junction |
| Rocklands Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
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| Sunset | 15:47 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 22 December 2024 at 04:00 (17.67 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.0°C (89.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00134619 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 45.83 |
| Area Population | 2148.00 |
| Male Population | 1048.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1100.00 (51%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026491 |
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| LSOA Name: | Breckland 010E |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005512 |
| MSOA Name: | Breckland 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Attleborough |
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| High Street, Attleborough, England, NR17 2EH |
| 01953 451095 |
| Distance: 4.38 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Attleborough |
| Tesco Watton Superstore |
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| 3 Thetford Rd, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BQ |
| 0345 677 9703 |
| Distance: 5.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Watton Superstore |
| Tesco Thetford Superstore |
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| Kilverstone, Thetford, IP24 2RL |
| 0345 677 9681 |
| Distance: 8.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Thetford Superstore |
| Tesco Thetford Norwich Rd Express |
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| 8 Norwich Rd, Thetford, IP24 2HT |
| 0345 026 9373 |
| Distance: 9.02 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Thetford Norwich Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01842 - Thetford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 3.5 | 3.4 | 8 | N | 31 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Breckland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk &NR19 1EE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01362 656 870 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South West Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is George Freeman |
| Details for the MP George Freeman on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP George Freeman on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election George Freeman won with a majority of 3,054 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,238 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: All Saints & Wayland Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Rocklands Community Primary School
Address: Rocklands Community Primary School, 74 The Street, Rockland All Saints, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1TP
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: 01953483369
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
Address: Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery, Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
E HARLING & KENNINGHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, MARKET ST, EAST HARLING, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2AD
Distance: 4.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 717204
DR LOCK & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, MARKET STREET, EAST HARLING, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2AD
Distance: 4.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 717204
DR OXLEY & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AF
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 453166
ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AS
Distance: 4.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 453166
KENNINGHALL PRACTICE
Address: QUIDENHAM ROAD, KENNINGHALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2EF
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: :
WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 GREGOR SHANKS WAY, WATTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6FA
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 881247
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ZANDIELLE CLINIC
Address: QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AE
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: :
MARTIN CHRISTOPHER OPTICIANS LTD
Address: CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - ATTLEBOROUGH
Address: 11 CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - WATTON
Address: 13 HIGH STREET, WATTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6AB
Distance: 5.99 miles
Contact: :
A & J DONNELLY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 1AH
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (THETFORD)
Address: 26-28 KING STREET, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2AP
Distance: 9.13 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Eccles Road Station is 3.29 miles away.
Address: Eccles Road station, Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG
Eccles Road is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Eccles Road Station is an unstaffed station.
Harling Road Station is 3.34 miles away.
Address: Harling Road station, Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP
Harling Road is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Harling Road Station is an unstaffed station.