Beacon Close in the town of SHEFFORD
About Beacon Close
Beacon Close is a street located in the town of Shefford. It uses the postcode SG17 5ZE. The street has a length of approximately 73 metres.
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 Central Bedfordshire 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 6000506 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 38.24 miles North from central London., 9.19 miles South East from Bedford, 11.5 miles North from Luton and 18.39 miles East from Milton Keynes.
BEACON CLOSE is within the Post Town of SHEFFORD
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Map of Beacon Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003609 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Beacon Close |
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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 Beacon Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Stevenage North Address: Baldock Services, A1M Junction 10, A507 Radwell Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.39 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.71 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Hitchin Town Centre Address: Portmill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.38 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.10 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.16 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £395,000 | £415,000 | £405,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 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 |
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| Country Properties | 46 High Street Shefford SG17 5DG | Visit Website |
| Satchells Estate Agents | 18-20 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG | Visit Website |
| Sheridans | 22 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG | Visit Website |
| Wheatley Homes Ltd | Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6DG | Visit Website |
| Bloor Homes | Station Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6JJ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Beacon Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.036625 |
| Longitude | -0.324316 |
| OS Easting (X): | 514927 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 238952 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL149390 |
Roads that have a Junction with Beacon Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Clifton Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 16 November 2024 at 10:00 (11.80 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.5°C (82.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088074 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| Average Age | 39.59 |
| Area Population | 1662.00 |
| Male Population | 826.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 836.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017438 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 011B |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003609 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Shefford |
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| High Street, Shefford SG17 5DZ |
| 01462 850 941 |
| Distance: 0.45 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Shefford |
| Tesco Shefford Esso Express |
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| Ivel Rd, Shefford, SG17 5LH |
| 0345 675 7040 |
| Distance: 0.51 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shefford Esso Express |
| Tesco Clifton Shefford Express |
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| 27 Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RG |
| 0345 610 6796 |
| Distance: 0.79 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Clifton Shefford Express |
| Tesco Fairfield Express |
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| 70 Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield, SG5 4FD |
| 0345 671 9397 |
| Distance: 4.16 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fairfield Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01462 - Hitchin |
| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Alistair Strathern |
| Details for the MP Alistair Strathern on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alistair Strathern on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alistair Strathern won with a majority of 8,109 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,877 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Shefford Ward |
| Parish: Shefford Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Henlow Church of England Academy
Address: Henlow Church of England Academy, Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01462813733
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Address: Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01462629900
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Address: Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01462628800
England Primary Schools
Derwent Primary School
Address: Derwent Primary School, Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01462812047
Clifton All Saints Academy
Address: Clifton All Saints Academy, Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01462628444
All Saints VA CofE Lower School
Address: All Saints VA CofE Lower School, Church Street, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Shefford Lower School
Address: Shefford Lower School, School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01462629123
Campton Lower School
Address: Campton Lower School, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Address: Meppershall Church of England Academy, 107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Pinehill Hospital |
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| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill Hospital |
| Steppingley Hospital |
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| Address: Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45 1AB, |
| Independent Sector |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 13.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Steppingley Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
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| Address: Graveley Road, Stevenage, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01438 342942 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SHEFFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 99 HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, SG17 5JB
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5DG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
CHICKSANDS DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHICKSANDS, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5PR
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AL
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17A HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0JE
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, SG17 5FS
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818620
DR CARRAGHER AND NEAL AND AKHTAR
Address: 109 STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, SG16 6JJ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850305
DR KIRKHAM & PARTNERS
Address: 111 CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE BRANCH
Address: ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, SG15 6SN
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6SN
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 628128
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SHEFFORD PHARMACY
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818633
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: RICHARD DANIELS HOUSE, 7 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 813283
HENLOW PHARMACY
Address: 197A STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6JE
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850880
LANGFORD PHARMACY
Address: 73A CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 701518
ARLESEY PHARMACY
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6RA
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 731200
BIGGLESWADE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8AP
Distance: 4.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313115
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Arlesey Station is 2.57 miles away.
Address: Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
Arlesey is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Arlesey Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Biggleswade Station is 4.27 miles away.
Address: Biggleswade station, Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL
Biggleswade is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Biggleswade Station is staffed on a part time basis.