Forches Lane in the village of Bilbrook
About Forches Lane
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Somerset West and Taunton 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 144.2 miles West from central London., 15.82 miles North West from Taunton, 24.67 miles South West from Cardiff and 29.4 miles East from Barnstaple.
FORCHES LANE is within the Post Town of
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Map of Forches Lane
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02006115, E02006116 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Forches Lane |
| 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 Forches Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Minehead Address: Seaward Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.49 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Wellington Somerset Address: West Park, Wellington, TA21 9AD Telephone: 0871 559 1858 Visit Hotel Page |
14.29 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Central North Address: Massingham Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.63 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address: Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.20 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Tiverton Address: M5 Motorway, Sampford Peverell Service Area, Nr. Tiverton, Sampford Peverell, EX16 7HD Telephone: 0871 984 6057 Visit Hotel Page |
16.37 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forches Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.152198 |
| Longitude | -3.392154 |
| OS Easting (X): | 302644 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 140195 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST026402 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Liscombe 12 November 2024 at 19:00 (10.39 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.0°C (84.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00149423, E00149474 & E00149476 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 50.38, 48.51 & 49.40 |
| Area Population | 1158.00, 1085.00 & 1111.00 |
| Male Population | 547.00, 526.00 & 512.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 611.00, 559.00 & 599.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7, # & 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029326, E01029335 &E01029334 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Somerset 003A, West Somerset 004B &West Somerset 003B |
| SOA Code: | 2d &2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006115 &E02006116 |
| MSOA Name: | West Somerset 003 &West Somerset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Minehead Superstore |
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| Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY |
| 0345 677 9476 |
| Distance: 4.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Minehead Superstore |
| Morrisons Minehead |
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| Vulcan Road, Minehead TA24 6DG |
| 01643 704477 |
| Distance: 4.78 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Minehead |
| Iceland Minehead |
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| The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AZ |
| 01643703555 |
| Distance: 5.2 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Minehead |
| Asda Wellington |
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| Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ |
| 01823 653470 |
| Distance: 13.87 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wellington |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01984 - Watchet |
| Area Code: 01643 - Minehead |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Somerset West and Taunton |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| The Member of Parliament is Rachel Gilmour |
| Details for the MP Rachel Gilmour on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rachel Gilmour on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Rachel Gilmour won with a majority of 3,507 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,087 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Old Cleeve & District Ward |
| Parish: Withycombe & Old Cleeve Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Williton Community Hospital |
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| Address: North Road, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4RA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01984 635600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Williton Community Hospital |
| Minehead Community Hospital |
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| Address: Luttrell Way, Minehead, TA24 6DF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01643 701701 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.21 (miles) |
| Directions from to Minehead Community Hospital |
| Dene Barton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Dene Road, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, TA4 1DD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01823 431930 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 19.41 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dene Barton Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE, 13 HIGH STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4NW
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: :
PONSFORD 59 DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 59 PONSFORD ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5DY
Distance: 4.82 miles
Contact: :
EXMOOR DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 7 BANCKS STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5DJ
Distance: 5.18 miles
Contact: :
HOLLOWAY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE HOLLOWAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5PB
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: :
DULVERTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: OLDBERRY HOUSE, FISHERS MEAD, DULVERTON, SOMERSET, TA22 9EN
Distance: 10.28 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH HOUSE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 6 WEST STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, TA4 3AU
Distance: 10.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES
Address: WEST STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 6SN
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 821244
WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE
Address: ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4QE
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632701
DR HALLIDAY, WILLITON/WATCHET
Address: WATCHET SURGERY, 55 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 IRNHAM ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 5DL
Distance: 5.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 703441
LISTER HOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Address: LISTER HOUSE SURGERY, CROFT WAY, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2BF
Distance: 8.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623471
PORLOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PORLOCK, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 8PJ
Distance: 9.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: WILLITON SURGERY, ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, TA4 4QE
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632512
QUANTOCK PHARMACY
Address: 11 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AB
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 631343
ALCOMBE PHARMACY
Address: 39-41 ALCOMBE ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 6BA
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 703478
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SEAWARD WAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5BY
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01172 913890
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: BAYTREE HOUSE, TOWNSEND ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 5RG
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 702007
BOOTS
Address: 14-16 THE PARADE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5UG
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 702004
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Taunton Station is 15.41 miles away.
Address: Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Taunton is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Taunton Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Tiverton Parkway Station is 16.28 miles away.
Address: Tiverton Parkway station, Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
Tiverton Parkway is situated on the Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Tiverton Parkway Station is staffed on a full time basis.