It is one of the forms of Box.
If you compare the size of the leaves with the bluebells in the first pic
you will see they are much to small to be privet
http://www.snice.net/hedge.jpg

In the latest pic you can see the older leaves showing dark glossy green and
the square stem of Box
http://www.snice.net/hedge_leaves.jpg

Have a look at
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plan..._japonica.html
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David Hill
Abacus Nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk