The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 106.02 miles North from central London., 34.37 miles North West from Norwich, 46.79 miles North East from Peterborough and 53.99 miles East from Lincoln.
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Map of The Downs
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005552 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Downs |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Downs
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Kings Lynn Address: Kellard House, Hardwick Rd, King's Lynn, PE30 5DG Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
18.65 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Skegness Seafront Address: North Parade Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
19.03 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Kings Lynn Address: Clenchwarton Rd Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
19.25 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Kings Lynn Long Sutton Address: Wisbech Rd, Long Sutton, PE12 9AG Telephone: 0871 984 6082 Visit Hotel Page |
25.90 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Boston Address: Wainfleet Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
28.38 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Norfolk |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Downs | |
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| Latitude | 52.955780 |
| Longitude | 0.677921 |
| OS Easting (X): | 579864 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 343213 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF799432 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
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| Sunset | 15:45 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Weybourne 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (18.70 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.6°C (82.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00135400 & E00135407 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers & Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 55.80 & 51.48 |
| Area Population | 1293.00 & 1714.00 |
| Male Population | 627.00 & 823.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 666.00 & 891.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 & 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026645 &E01026646 |
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| LSOA Name: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002A &King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002B |
| SOA Code: | 2a &2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005552 |
| MSOA Name: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Hunstanton |
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| 88 Westgate, Hunstanton, England, PE36 5EP |
| 01485 534438 |
| Distance: 7.84 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hunstanton |
| Tesco Hunstanton Superstore |
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| Southend Rd, Hunstanton, PE36 5AR |
| 0345 677 9370 |
| Distance: 8.11 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hunstanton Superstore |
| Tesco Heacham Express |
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| 5 Lynn Rd, Heacham, PE31 7HU |
| 0345 026 9895 |
| Distance: 8.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Heacham Express |
| Tesco Fakenham Superstore |
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| Oak St, Fakenham, NR21 9DX |
| 0345 026 9522 |
| Distance: 11.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fakenham Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01485 - Hunstanton |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| King's Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk &PE30 1EX |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01553 616 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North West Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is James Wild |
| Details for the MP James Wild on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Wild on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election James Wild won with a majority of 4,954 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,415 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Brancaster &Burnham Market & Docking Ward |
| Parish: Brancaster & Burnham Market Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Wells Cottage Hospital |
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| Address: Mill Road, Wells-Next-The-Sea, NR23 1RF, |
| Independent Sector |
| Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Distance: 10.54 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wells Cottage Hospital |
| BMI The Sandringham Hospital |
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| Address: Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4HJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01553 769770 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 26.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Sandringham Hospital |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn. NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01553 613 613 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 27.03 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BURNHAM MARKET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 FRONT STREET, BURNHAM MARKET, KING'S LYNN, PE31 8EJ
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
WELLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: MILL ROAD, WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK, NR23 1RF
Distance: 6.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38 NORTHGATE, HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK, PE36 6DR
Distance: 7.83 miles
Contact: :
GRANGE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: LYNN ROAD, SNETTISHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 7QB
Distance: 9.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 37 BRIDGE STREET, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 9AG
Distance: 11.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 65 NORWICH ROAD, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 8BA
Distance: 11.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BURNHAM SURGERY
Address: 1 CREAKE ROAD, BURNHAM MARKET, KING'S LYNN, PE31 8EN
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 737000
BAYFIELD SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, DOCKING, KING'S LYNN, PE31 8NH
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 518336
WELLS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BOLTS CLOSE, WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK, NR23 1JP
Distance: 7.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 710741
HUNSTANTON SURGERY
Address: VALENTINE ROAD, HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK, PE36 5DN
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 45 STATION ROAD, HEACHAM, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 7EX
Distance: 8.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 572769
DR ACHESON & PARTNERS
Address: CLEAVES DRIVE, WALSINGHAM, NORFOLK, NR22 6EQ
Distance: 9.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DAVID JAGGER LTD
Address: 5 STAITHE STREET, WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK, NR23 1AG
Distance: 7.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 710239
LINCOLN CO-OP CHEMISTS LTD
Address: 8 VALENTINE ROAD, HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK, PE36 5DN
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 532829
BOOTS
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK, PE36 5AB
Distance: 7.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 32228
BOOTS
Address: 44-46 STATION ROAD, HEACHAM, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 7EY
Distance: 8.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 570297
ALAN STOCKLEY & CO LTD
Address: LYNN ROAD, SNETTISHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 7LR
Distance: 9.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 541230
BOOTS
Address: 1 JUBILEE COURT, HUNSTANTON ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 6HH
Distance: 10.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 540792
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kings Lynn Station is 18.05 miles away.
Address: Kings Lynn station, Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX
Kings Lynn is situated on the Fen Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Kings Lynn Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Skegness Station is 19.28 miles away.
Address: Skegness station, Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL
Skegness is situated on the Grantham to Skegness (Poacher) line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Skegness Station is staffed on a full time basis.