Forge Close in the village of Merton
About Forge Close
Forge Close is a street located in the village of Merton. It uses the postcode OX25 2NW. The street has a length of approximately 68 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Oxfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Cherwell District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 6800550 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Oxfordshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 51.59 miles North West from central London., 8.08 miles North East from Oxford, 15.36 miles West from Aylesbury and 21.78 miles South West from Milton Keynes.
FORGE CLOSE is within the Post Town of BICESTER
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Map of Forge Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005936 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Forge Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bicester Address: Oxford Road, Bicester Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.87 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bicester Address: Pioneer Square, Wesley Ln, Bicester, OX26 6JU Telephone: 0871 559 1881 Visit Hotel Page |
3.16 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Oxford Kidlington Airport Address: Unit 1 - 4 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.51 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Oxford Peartree Address: Moto Service Area, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZ Telephone: 0871 984 6206 Visit Hotel Page |
6.51 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Bicester Cherwell Valley M40 Address: M40, Northampton Road, Ardley, Bicester, OX27 7RD Telephone: 0871 984 6012 Visit Hotel Page |
6.79 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £378,000 | £378,000 | £378,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £352,500 | £352,500 | £352,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Graven Hill | Graven Hill Marketing Suite, 11 Foundation Square, Bicester, OX25 2AQ | Visit Website |
| CS Properties | 5 London Road, Bicester, OX26 6BU | Visit Website |
| Fine & Country | 30 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AG | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 37 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AG | Visit Website |
| Listings | 37 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AG | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Forge Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.854281 |
| Longitude | -1.164710 |
| OS Easting (X): | 457523 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 217677 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP575177 |
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:42 |
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| Sunset | 17:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 23 October 2024 at 16:00 (16.45 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.3°C (77.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00145214 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.61 |
| Area Population | 1281.00 |
| Male Population | 629.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 652.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01028501 |
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| LSOA Name: | Cherwell 016E |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005936 |
| MSOA Name: | Cherwell 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bicester Superstore |
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| Lakeview Drive, Bicester, OX26 1DE |
| 0345 610 6729 |
| Distance: 2.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bicester Superstore |
| Tesco Langford Village Express |
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| 1 Nightingale Place, Langford Village, Bicester, OX26 6XX |
| 0345 026 9351 |
| Distance: 2.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Langford Village Express |
| Sainsburys Bicester |
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| Pioneer Square, Bure Place, Bicester, England, OX26 6FA |
| 1865475330 |
| Distance: 3.05 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bicester |
| Iceland Bicester |
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| 12 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6TB |
| 01869241268 |
| Distance: 3.06 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bicester |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01869 - Bicester |
| Area Code: 01865 - Oxford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.7 | 2.8 | 4 | N | 7 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Cherwell |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire &OX15 4AA |
| Telephone Number: 01295 252 535 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Henley |
| The Member of Parliament is Calum Miller |
| Details for the MP Calum Miller on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Calum Miller on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Calum Miller won with a majority of 4,958 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,353 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Launton and Otmoor Ward |
| Parish: Merton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Oxfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Address: St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School, Pioneer Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BF
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: 01869252393
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
Address: Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, Fencott Road, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2UT
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01865331239
England Secondary Schools
Whitelands Academy
Address: Whitelands Academy, Hexham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1AY
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: 01869716996
Nearest Hospitals
| Bicester Community Hospital |
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| Address: Piggy Lane, Bicester, OX26 6HT, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01865 903880 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bicester Community Hospital |
| John Radcliffe Hospital |
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| Address: Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 3047777 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to John Radcliffe Hospital |
| Oxford University Hospitals |
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| Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 10.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oxford University Hospitals |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BICESTER DENTAL CENTRE
Address: ARNCOTT, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX25 1PP
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
CAUSEWAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 CAUSEWAY, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6AN
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
BICESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Address: COKER CLOSE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6AT
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
BULLINGDON
Address: PATRICK HAUGH ROAD, ARNCOTT, BICESTER, OX25 1PZ
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
PORTMAN HEALTHCARE LIMITED (BICESTER)
Address: UNIT 4B, PIONEER SQUARE, BURE PLACE, BICESTER, OX26 6FA
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 43-47 SHEEP STREET, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6JJ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
Address: AMBROSDEN SURGERY, PLOUGHLEY ROAD, AMBROSDEN, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX25 2RB
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
Address: LANGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 9 NIGHTINGALE PLACE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6XX
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 248585
MONTGOMERY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: PIGGY LANE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6HT
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 249222
BICESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, COKER CLOSE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6AT
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 249333
BICESTER HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: COKER CLOSE, BICESTER, OX26 6AT
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 119 BUCKINGHAM ROAD, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 3EU
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 2 NIGHTINGALE PLACE, LANGFORD VILLAGE, NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6XX
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 323008
AHMEYS PHARMACY
Address: THE OLD BARN, KINGS END, BICESTER, OX26 6DR
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 240460
AHMEYS PHARMACY
Address: 2 MARKET SQUARE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6AA
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 240460
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 39 SHEEP STREET, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6JJ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 248822
BOOTS
Address: 33-35 SHEEP STREET, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6JJ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 252030
BICESTER PHARMACY
Address: 134 BUCKINGHAM CRESCENT, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4HB
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01869 321549
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bicester Village Station is 2.80 miles away.
Address: Bicester Village station, Station Approach,, off London Road, Bicester, OX26 6HU
Bicester Village is situated on the Oxford to Bicester Line|Varsity Line and is managed by Chiltern Railway.
Bicester Village Station is an unstaffed station.
Bicester North Station is 3.45 miles away.
Address: Bicester North station, Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 6EF
Bicester North is situated on the Chiltern Main Line and is managed by Chiltern Railway.
Bicester North Station is staffed on a part time basis.