The Close in the town of MELKSHAM
About The Close
The Close is a street located in the town of Melksham. It uses the postcode SN12 6AG. The street has a length of approximately 72 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wiltshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wiltshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43800821 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Wiltshire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 88.04 miles West from central London., 4.59 miles North East from Trowbridge, 20.18 miles South West from Swindon and 20.69 miles East from Bristol.
THE CLOSE is within the Post Town of MELKSHAM
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Map of The Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006680 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Close |
| 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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Melksham Address: Commerce Way, Melksham, SN12 6AD Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
0.94 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Trowbridge Address: St Stephens Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.59 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Devizes Address: London Rd, Devizes, SN10 2HL Telephone: 0871 984 6410 Visit Hotel Page |
6.79 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Beckington Address: Trowbridge Road, Frome, BA11 6SF Telephone: 0871 984 6220 Visit Hotel Page |
9.39 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Bath Waterside Address: Widcombe Basin, Rossiter Rd, Bath, BA2 4JP Telephone: 0871 984 6407 Visit Hotel Page |
9.44 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 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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| Kingstons | 11 High Street Melksham SN12 6JR | Visit Website |
| Lock & Key Independent Estate Agents | 5 Church Street, Melksham, SN12 6LS | |
| Kavanaghs | 13 High Street, Melksham, SN12 6JY | Visit Website |
| Bloor Homes | Basil Drive, Melksham SN12 6LT | Visit Website |
| Appleby & Townend Estate Agents | 4D Broad Lane Farm, Seend Wiltshire, SN12 6RJ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Wiltshire |
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Location Details
| The Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.368118 |
| Longitude | -2.135159 |
| OS Easting (X): | 390592 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 163292 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST906633 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Kenilworth Gardens | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:29 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lyneham 8 November 2024 at 23:00 (11.17 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.8°C (90.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00163565 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.73 |
| Area Population | 1387.00 |
| Male Population | 683.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 704.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 20 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01032068 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wiltshire 022D |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006680 |
| MSOA Name: | Wiltshire 022 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Melksham |
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| 37 High Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6JY |
| 01225709696 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Melksham |
| Sainsburys Melksham |
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| Bath Road, Melksham, England, SN12 6LL |
| 01225 791727 |
| Distance: 0.51 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Melksham |
| Waitrose Melksham |
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| Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6LP |
| 01225 709294 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Melksham |
| Asda Melksham |
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| Bradford Road, Melksham, SN12 8LQ |
| 01225 491400 |
| Distance: 0.72 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Melksham |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01225 | MELKSHAM - SSMEL | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 29.7 | 20.1 | >=30 | Y | 18 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wiltshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire &BA14 8JN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 456 0100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Chippenham |
| The Member of Parliament is Brian Mathew |
| Details for the MP Brian Mathew on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Brian Mathew on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Brian Mathew won with a majority of 2,401 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,482 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Melksham South Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Wiltshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Address: Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School, Cranesbill Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7GN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01225703394
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Address: Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School, Cranesbill Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7GN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Bowerhill Primary School
Address: Bowerhill Primary School, Halifax Road, Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Aloeric Primary School
Address: Aloeric Primary School, St Michael's Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01225702563
Aloeric Primary School
Address: Aloeric Primary School, St Michael's Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact:
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
Address: St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington, Pound Lane, Semington, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6LP
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact:
River Mead School
Address: River Mead School, Lowbourne, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7ED
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01225703428
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Address: The Manor CofE VC Primary School, Ruskin Avenue, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7NG
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Melksham Oak Community School
Address: Melksham Oak Community School, Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Melksham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust |
| Distance: 0.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to Melksham Community Hospital |
| Trowbridge Community Hospital |
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| Address: Adcroft Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8PH, |
| NHS Sector |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01225 711300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Trowbridge Community Hospital |
| Chippenham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01249 447100 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chippenham Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
REGENCY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 SPA ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7NS
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (MARKET PLACE TOTAL)
Address: 33 MARKET PLACE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6ES
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
MELKSHAM DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 22 BANK STREET, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6LG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
TROWBRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 10 MEADOW COURT, STAVERTON, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 8TJ
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
THE HALVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: THE HALVE, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 8SA
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: HEALTH CLINIC, THE HALVE, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 8SA
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GIFFORDS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SPA ROAD, MELKSHAM, SN12 7EA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR
Address: SPA ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7EA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 896630
SPA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SNOWBERRY LANE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6UN
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 703236
TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, PROSPECT PLACE, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 8QA
Distance: 4.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 435757
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: ROUNDSTONE SURGERY, POLEBARN CIRCUS, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 7EH
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 759850
BRADFORD ROAD MEDICAL CTR
Address: 60 BRADFORD ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 9AR
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MELKSHAM PHARMACY
Address: GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, SPA ROAD, MELKSHAM, SN12 7EA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 703140
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6JY
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
GOMPELS LTD
Address: SPA MEDICAL CENTRE, SNOWBERRY LANE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6UN
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 793794
D & M GOMPELS PHARMACY
Address: 1 BANK STREET, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6LE
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 702198
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: BRADFORD ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8LQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 491400
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: UNIT G, HACKETT PLACE, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7GW
Distance: 3.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 759143
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Melksham Station is 0.90 miles away.
Address: Melksham station, Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN
Melksham is situated on the Wessex Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Melksham Station is an unstaffed station.
Trowbridge Station is 4.78 miles away.
Address: Trowbridge station, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW
Trowbridge is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line|Wessex Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Trowbridge Station is staffed on a part time basis.