The Drift is a street located in the village of East Bilney. It uses the postcode NR20 4HX. The street has a length of approximately 153 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 4090087 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 95.61 miles North East from central London., 18.87 miles West from Norwich, 48.65 miles North from Ipswich and 48.78 miles East from Peterborough.
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Map of The Drift
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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 The Drift
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Norwich West Showground A47 Address: Longwater Interchange Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.92 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Norwich Address: Norwich Sports Village, Drayton High Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.91 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Norwich Airport Address: Delft Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.97 |
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4: 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 |
17.01 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Norwich City Centre Duke Street Address: Duke Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.64 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Homeworks | 54 Swaffham Road, Dereham, NR19 2DL | Visit Website |
| Hopkins Homes | Rectory Road, Swanton Morley, NR20 4GU | Visit Website |
| Sowerbys | Canterbury House 20 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AX | |
| Case & Dewing | Church Street, Dereham, NR19 2DJ | Visit Website |
| Parsons & Co | 37 Quebec Street Dereham Norfolk, NR19 2DJ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Norfolk |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Drift | |
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| Latitude | 52.740710 |
| Longitude | 0.885309 |
| OS Easting (X): | 594751 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 319839 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF948198 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Drift
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fakenham Road (B1146) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
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| Sunset | 15:44 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (14.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.1°C (72.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00134478 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 48.00 |
| Area Population | 2240.00 |
| Male Population | 1089.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1151.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026462 |
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| LSOA Name: | Breckland 002D |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005504 |
| MSOA Name: | Breckland 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Dereham |
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| 10 Nelson Place, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EA |
| 01362695881 |
| Distance: 4.77 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dereham |
| Morrisons East Dereham |
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| Station Road, East Dereham NR19 1DF |
| 01362 691004 |
| Distance: 4.99 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons East Dereham |
| Tesco Dereham Extra |
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| Kingston Rd, Dereham, NR19 1WB |
| 0345 677 9236 |
| Distance: 5.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dereham Extra |
| Tesco Fakenham Superstore |
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| Oak St, Fakenham, NR21 9DX |
| 0345 026 9522 |
| Distance: 6.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fakenham Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01362 - Dereham |
| Area Code: 01328 - Fakenham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.9 | N | 4 |
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 Mid 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: Lincoln Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Brisley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Brisley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, School Road, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LH
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ELMHAM SURGERY
Address: 59 HOLT ROAD, NORTH ELMHAM, EAST DEREHAM, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR20 5JS
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 668215
LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MANOR DRIVE, LITCHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 2NW
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 701568
LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MANOR DRIVE, LITCHAM, KING'S LYNN, PE32 2NW
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
THEATRE ROYAL SURGERY
Address: 27 THEATRE STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2EN
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 852800
SWANTON MORLEY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LINCOLN HOUSE, DEREHAM ROAD, SWANTON MORLEY, DEREHAM, NR20 4LT
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: :
SWANTON MORLEY PMS PRACTICE
Address: LINCOLN HOUSE, DEREHAM ROAD, SWANTON MORLEY, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR20 4LT
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 668215
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (EAST DEREHAM)
Address: 31 MARKET PLACE, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2AP
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
MOSS AND LEAKEY OPTICIANS (DEREHAM)
Address: 29 MARKET PLACE, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2AP
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - DEREHAM
Address: 3 CHURCH STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1DJ
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: :
KINGS LYNN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 4 NORWICH STREET, DEREHAM, NR19 1BX
Distance: 4.82 miles
Contact: :
DEREHAM EXTRA
Address: KINGSTON ROAD, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1WB
Distance: 5.58 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FAKENHAM)
Address: 17-19 BRIDGE STREET, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 9AG
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wymondham Station is 15.57 miles away.
Address: Wymondham station, Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ
Wymondham is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Wymondham Station is an unstaffed station.
Spooner Row Station is 16.53 miles away.
Address: Spooner Row station, Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH
Spooner Row is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Spooner Row Station is an unstaffed station.