Acacia Walk in the town of SWANLEY
About Acacia Walk
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Kent is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Acacia Walk is a footpath in |SWANLEY
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 13.54 miles South East from central London., 17.89 miles North West from Maidstone, 26.52 miles South West from Chelmsford and 31.74 miles East from Woking.
Acacia
Botanical (Tree) (Latin acacis meaning Point)
The acacia tree, native to Africa, Australia, and South America, has been valued for its many uses:
- African Acacia: Produces gum arabic, used in food, medicine, and industry.
- Australian Acacia (Wattles): Its bark was traditionally used for tanning leather.
- Tannin-Rich Species: Some African species are rich in tannin, important in dyeing and industrial processes.
- Furniture: Acacia wood is prized for its strength and beauty.
Because of its practical uses and attractive appearance, acacia trees were often planted along streets, providing shade and colour. Streets named "Acacia" likely had these trees lining them, giving shade and colour to residents.
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Map of Acacia Walk
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005088 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| 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 Acacia Walk |SWANLEY
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Swanley Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.31 |
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2: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup Address: 1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN Telephone: 0871 984 6380 Visit Hotel Page |
2.98 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Orpington Address: 83 The Walnuts, Orpington Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.32 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Bexleyheath Address: 51 Albion Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.80 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford Address: University Way, Dartford Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.81 |
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We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Acacia Walk | |
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| Latitude | 51.402477 |
| Longitude | 0.164236 |
| OS Easting (X): | 550523 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 169326 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ505693 |
Roads that have a Junction with Acacia Walk
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Walnut Way |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 15 November 2024 at 19:00 (12.95 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.6°C (89.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00124253 & E00124254 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Rented Terraces & Challenged Transitionaries |
| Average Age | 42.53 |
| Area Population | 1535.00 |
| Male Population | 715.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 820.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024481 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sevenoaks 002E |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005088 |
| MSOA Name: | Sevenoaks 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Swanley |
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| Unit 25A, Swanley Shopping Centre, Swanley, BR8 7TG |
| 01322614460 |
| Distance: 0.59 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Swanley |
| Asda Swanley |
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| London Road, Swanley, BR8 7UN |
| 01322 668526 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Swanley |
| Tesco Sidcup Superstore |
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| Edgington Way, Sidcup, DA14 5BN |
| 0345 677 9620 |
| Distance: 1.91 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sidcup Superstore |
| Tesco St Pauls Cray Esso Express |
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| Sevenoaks Way, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 3AQ |
| 0345 677 9602 |
| Distance: 2.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco St Pauls Cray Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01322 - Dartford |
| Area Code: 01689 - Orpington |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Sevenoaks |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent &TN13 1HG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01732 227 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Sevenoaks |
| The Member of Parliament is Laura Trott |
| Details for the MP Laura Trott on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Laura Trott on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Laura Trott won with a majority of 5,440 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 73,708 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Swanley White Oak Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01322664324
High Firs Primary School
Address: High Firs Primary School, Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01322669721
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Address: St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01322663119
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01322665212
Crockenhill Primary School
Address: Crockenhill Primary School, The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 03000658300
Hope Community School
Address: Hope Community School, 167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BU
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 02032232000
Orchard Primary School
Address: Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LW
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: 02083004878
Joydens Wood Junior School
Address: Joydens Wood Junior School, Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01322522151
Hextable Primary School
Address: Hextable Primary School, Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01322663792
Downsview Community Primary School
Address: Downsview Community Primary School, Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01322662594
Horizon Primary Academy
Address: Horizon Primary Academy, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01322665235
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, Baugh Road, Footscray, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5ED
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Orchards Academy
Address: Orchards Academy, St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01322665231
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WHITE OAK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WYNDCOTT, BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
3 THE MALL [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 3 THE MALL, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7WL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1B HIGH STREET, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 8AE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
VICARAGE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 8 VICARAGE ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 2AL
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE CEDARS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663111
THE OAKS PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE OAKS, NIGHTINGALE WAY, SWANLEY, BR8 7UP
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668775
SUMMERHOUSE SURGERY
Address: BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 2AE
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820036
BROOMWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 41 BROOMWOOD ROAD, ST. PAULS CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2JP
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 832454
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SWANLEY PHARMACY
Address: 47 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TQ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 662259
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 1 ALEXANDER GROVE, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668536
WELL
Address: 25 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663209
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 15 MAIN ROAD, HEXTABLE, SWANLEY, BR8 7RB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663021
JOYDENS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 2 BIRCHWOOD PARADE, WOODSIDE DRIVE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 7NJ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 522711
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, KENT, DA14 5BN
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 02038 016079
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Swanley Station is 0.66 miles away.
Address: Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, BR8 8JD
Swanley is situated on the Maidstone Line|Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Swanley Station is staffed on a full time basis.
St Mary Cray Station is 2.51 miles away.
Address: St Mary Cray station, Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray, Greater London, BR5 2PQ
St Mary Cray is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
St Mary Cray Station is staffed on a full time basis.