Ok I am wrong but that does surprise me as I would have bet money it was further than that having been born and brought up there. Bit of useless info TB used to bet in the bookies opposite Orme Rd when he was younger.
Have they moved either Teville Gate or Woodside road as I would suggest it is over 1/2 mile in fact nearer 1 mile going through the station and Eastcourt Rd or Cross St.