Bury Lodge Care Home

Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield HP9 2TN
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9.7 49 Reviews
  • Bury Lodge Care Home, Beaconsfield
Bury Lodge Care Home is located in the village of Knotty Green and is a small purpose-built care home ideally located for easy access to the town of Beaconsfield and the Buckinghamshire countryside.

Staff at the home provide care and support to older people, including: long-term residential and short-term stays, as well as offering respite care.

Residents at the home can benefit from person-centred care delivered by a team of professional and experienced staff. The home is purpose built over three floors and bedrooms are en-suite.

All refreshments and dining at the home is fully inclusive and the skilled on-site chef prepares an extensive range of freshly prepared meals, catering for special dietary requirements, while residents have the option of eating and socialising in the dining room or in the privacy of their own room.

The home has a varied entertainment and activities programme, and call system throughout to ensure that residents are safe and secure at all times. In addition, residents can access the home's on-site hair salon and treatment room, or relax and socialise in a choice of quiet lounges, conservatory or in the private garden surrounding the home.

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Care Provided by Bury Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Absalom (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (29)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Bury Lodge Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bury Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • Limited parking on-site.


Bury Lodge Care Home Reviews (49)

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Bury Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bury Lodge Care Home has 49 reviews.

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Review from Nikki M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't wish for a nice home for my mum. Mum loves the care that she receives and is always telling me how kind the staff are. It is always a pleasure to visit and I am always made to feel so welcome. The home is spotlessly clean. Any queries I have had are addressed promptly and efficiently. Thank
you to all the lovely team, I'm grateful to each and every one of you and so is Mum.

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Review from L L (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother first stayed at Bury Lodge in 2019 for respite care after a spell in hospital. It soon became apparent that she wouldn't be able to manage if she returned to her own home, and she became a permanent resident for a year, until the pandemic lockdown started when we moved her to a facility nearer
to where we live.
A year later, she asked to return to Bury Lodge as she missed the staff and had felt settled there. She was welcomed back and instantly made to feel 'at home' again.
She found the continuity of care one of the most reassuring aspects of her residency.
Sadly she was very hard of hearing and had poor eyesight, so was unable to enjoy many of the activities, but loved going to the chapel each week and also enjoyed the book club.
She had very restricted mobility, and the staff took great care of her, treating her with kindness and patience.
We'd like to thank all the staff for their care. It was so reassuring to know that she was in safe hands until the end.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for your review, it was a pleasure to have your mother stay with us, we all learned a great deal with the stories she would tell us of her younger years.


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Review from T S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was a resident at Bury Lodge Care Home for two and a half years. We have always been very happy with the care she received there. It's a small care home in comparison to some of the larger ones I've seen, but this gave it a very personal feel. The care staff are all lovely and very caring and
made my mum welcome from the very first day. They have a great range of activities organised for the residents by the activities team such as cooking club and a gardening club, which my mum absolutely loved. There are also day trips organised, plus other entertainment that would visit the home. My mum was always very happy and smiling whenever I visited her and never had any complaints. The admin and management team are very efficient and helpful. All of the staff did an amazing job in taking care of my mum. A big thank you to the whole team at Bury Lodge.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Thank you. We appreciate your kind words. it was always a pleasure to look after your mum.


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Review from K B (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Looked after my mum until her passing with great care and respect. She was very happy with the service she received at Bury Lodge. The staff were always very friendly and attentive. They also made the days after my mum passed as easy as possible for the family.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for this review, K. it was always a pleasure interacting with you and looking after your mum.


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Review from Colin B (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had been a resident in Bury Lodge for nearly five and a half years from a time when her health and mobility no longer allowed her to live alone in her own property. It was recognised she was in slow health decline. On November 5th, at the age of 94, she passed away, herself happy in the knowledge
that her final days would be within Bury Lodge amongst safe and very caring hands. She felt amongst friends and had never complained about the care and attention she was given during her years at the home. As her son and living locally, my own family were permitted access at any time, and equally, none of the family had issues with Bury Lodge. It is always a concern when a loved one has to leave their normal place of living and recognise that a care home is a far better place to spend final years in the comfort of others in a similar situation and with assistance for mobility, activities and outings Bury Lodge was the right choice for my mother. The family would recommend it.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for this wonderful review. It was always a pleasure interacting with you and looking after your mum.


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Review from Julie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Bury Lodge Care Home for over three years, and in that time I have never heard one word of criticism from her either about the staff or the Care Home itself. She will constantly tell everyone that she is always happy at Bury Lodge, never gets fed up, and hopes she can
continue to stay there for the rest of her days.
This is a great and well-deserved advertisement for the Home. From the moment she arrived (only a few weeks before Covid came into our lives). Mum was made so welcome by all of the staff. During that very difficult period, the care and attention given to her were exemplary, and have continued to be so ever since. With its calm and friendly atmosphere, Bury Lodge is a wonderful environment for the elderly who are in need of some help and support.
It is reassuring to know that my Mum, at the age of 95, is so happy and content, and I can happily go away at times knowing that she is in such capable hands. Many thanks to the manager and all of the staff.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Many thanks Julie for this lovely feedback. We know your mum is super happy here and it's always a pleasure to care for her.


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Review from Anthony D (Resident) published on 9 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As I am able to get out and about on my own and I self-medicate. My own needs are to be fed and to have my room and bathroom kept clean. The food is good and the portions I am given are generous. I only really know the day staff and they are very friendly and hardworking.
My elder brother is also a
resident at Bury Lodge Care Home. He is registered blind and has Aspergers Syndrome so his needs are much greater than mine. He is well looked after by the resident staff but sometimes an agency staff member might not appreciate what needs to be done.
The rooms are well appointed and the garden is lovely. It is great to be able to grow vegetables for use in the kitchen.
There is a good range of activities and outings and The Hideaway is a delight to visit.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for this lovely review. its always been a pleasure to care for both of you.


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Review from Gail W (Resident) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There was a lovely atmosphere and the staff, who were lovely, were happy to work as a team, supporting one another.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Gail for this lovely feedback. This is really important to us as it boosts our confidence. Looking forward to having you again with us.


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Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bury Lodge looked after my mother extremely well during her recent stay when she was between house moves. They were very flexible, agreeing to her staying on beyond the original dates and even moved her to a more favourable room. She parked her car at the home, which gave her an increased sense of independence.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Thank you so much, for this review. We look forward to welcoming your mother again, at least as a visitor, if not as a resident.


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Review from Nick M (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a respite care resident at Bury Lodge for ten weeks while she recovered from a fall. The staff were all very friendly and nice and the care that Mum received was excellent. Her condition improved greatly during her time at Bury Lodge and I have no doubt that she would have become a permanent
resident there, had it not been so far for the rest of the family to travel. Management and staff are excellent. Highly recommended.

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Review from Laura C (Regular Volunteer) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's always a pleasure to visit. The staff work so hard to ensure the residents are well cared for and happy. It's also spotlessly clean! Fantastic team. Well done.

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Review from Helen K (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved to Bury Lodge when a fall meant she needed respite care. She has dementia affecting her short-term memory, however, was managing to live alone with some help. The fall meant she couldn't do anything for herself, her broken wrist was in plaster. Whilst shocked and disorientated, she settled
into life at Bury Lodge over three months, thanks to the diligence, kindness and professionalism of the team. As a family, we have noted how much better she is, than even before the fall. She is more cheerful and much brighter, with good food and plenty of social stimulation, clearly making a difference. The staff are all incredibly kind and respectful of the residents and the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Importantly, the place is clean, well kept and a happy place to come to. Mum has decided now to stay in a home, although she is moving purely to be nearer family. Thank you, Bury Lodge team for all you have done for her and us!

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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was lucky enough to be a resident at Bury Lodge. The care he received was amazing and the staff, without exception, were professional, kind, and great fun too. Dad made many new friends amongst his fellow residents during his stay. Whenever we saw and spoke to him, he always had a tale to
tell us about his day, usually funny! I am so sad he wasn't with you and us for longer, it was all too soon for us to say a final goodbye to him. He often told us how lucky he felt to be with you and we felt the same. Thank you all at Bury Lodge - you are wonderful people.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Thank you for this wonderful review. The staff too enjoyed your dad's company and he continues to be missed by one and all.


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Review from Sue Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved to Bury Lodge in early 2020, after a stay in hospital. She settled very quickly, her health improved rapidly and she clearly felt comfortable living in her new home. Both my sister and I have noted a significant improvement in Mum’s wellbeing, she looks younger and healthier than she did
a year ago. The wide range of activities that is in place for residents to enjoy is excellent.
The Manager and staff team have done a fantastic job keeping residents safe and keeping up everyone’s spirits throughout the Covid pandemic. They have faced immense difficulties yet always have a positive attitude, and continue to be kind and caring. Both the Manager and have kept relatives really well informed throughout, which has been so reassuring.
I’m very impressed by the high quality of care I witness at Bury Lodge. There is a lovely atmosphere when I visit and it is apparent that Mum is very happy living there. Thank you to the Manager and staff team for doing a brilliant job.

Reply from Lisa Absalom, Home Manager at Bury Lodge Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind words, Sue. It means a lot to us. We will continue to live up to your expectations.


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Review from Maureen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Bury Lodge for 2 years now after a brief spell in hospital and struggling to be on her own. She loves the company and having everything done for her and it gives us great reassurance to know that she is happy there.
Management has been extremely supportive (and pragmatic) with regards
to visits during Covid - something that we and mum have really appreciated.

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Review from Nick F (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has now been a resident at Bury Lodge for nearly three years and has been extremely well cared for in obviously trying circumstances of late.
There has been quite a change of staff in the first year or two but this seems to have now stabilized and there are many familiar staff members which
I believed helped with my mother's welfare.
Unfortunately, dementia has now really affected my dear mother and it is very hard to witness and accept but she always seems comfortable.
I would particularly like to mention three carers with who my mother does seem to have the most affinity with.

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Review from Mike G (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bury Lodge look after my mother well.

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Review from Keith (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed with the kindness and professionalism of staff and the company in the nearly two years my mum has been here. My mum is very comfortable here. On the occasions when there has been a concern I have been kept informed and I feel confident she is well looked after.

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Review from Christine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last three and a half years of her life at Bury Lodge. After a two week trial period she made the decision to live there permanently as she was made to feel 'at home' straight away. She settled into life at Bury Lodge very quickly. She had a lovely ground floor room, where she could
enjoy private time, but she also enjoyed taking part in the varied social activities scheduled throughout the week. My mother was wheelchair-bound, and staff were always very attentive to her needs always maintaining dignity and kindness.
Her close family are very grateful to Bury Lodge that we were able to continue our busy lives, knowing that she was well cared for and happy. We were always made welcome when visiting - able to make ourselves a cup of tea/coffee or have lunch with her in a private dining area. We were told from the outset that we were visiting our mother 'in her home'. Staff were always extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Bury Lodge.

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Review from Martin T (Nephew of Resident) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First-class care provided by very caring staff. Always very good at keeping me updated concerning medical issues and appointments. The food is very good and my aunt seems to enjoy it. The activities are excellent and very well run. The residents clearly enjoy them and take part with enthusiasm.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.654)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10 for Bury Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.854 for Bury Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (82 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.854

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bury Lodge Care Home is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Apr 2020

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Requires improvement

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

8 Bed Vacancies

posted 14 Mar 2025

18 Single and 1 Double En-Suite


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Lisa

Lisa Absalom

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2016

Having started her B&M Care career at White Plains in Denham, Lisa transferred to Bury Lodge when the home opened in 2016, taking on the position of Deputy Manager. Later that year, Lisa was appointed as Home Manager to lead a team in line with B&M Care’s overarching person-centred philosophy. Lisa also participated in B&M Care’s first Management Development Pathway in 2015; an opportunity that developed her skillset and shaped her distinct approach to care. In addition to this, she has completed an NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care, and the ‘Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow’ programme in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bury Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Bury Lodge Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Bury Lodge Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Bury Lodge Care Home have?

There are 29 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bury Lodge Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bury Lodge Care Home to the centre of Beaconsfield?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.