The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Kent is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Forstal is a unclassified road in Alkham|DOVER with a speed limit of 30 mph
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 62.91 miles East from central London., 11.59 miles South East from Canterbury, 31.89 miles East from Maidstone and 52.52 miles South East from Chelmsford.
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Map of The Forstal
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005054 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 The Forstal Alkham|DOVER
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dover - A20 Address: Folkestone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.33 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Folkestone - Channel Tunnel Address: Cherry Garden Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.12 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Dover Address: Unit 8 St James St, Dover, CT16 1QD Telephone: 0871 984 6532 Visit Hotel Page |
4.15 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Dover Central - Eastern Ferry Terminal Address: Marine Parade Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.30 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Dover East Address: Jubilee Way. Guston Wood Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.62 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
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Location Details
| The Forstal | |
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| Latitude | 51.135801 |
| Longitude | 1.223288 |
| OS Easting (X): | 625469 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 142391 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR255424 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Forstal
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Alkham Valley Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:53 |
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| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Langdon Bay 19 December 2024 at 09:00 (5.41 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.5°C (84.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123018 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 47.66 |
| Area Population | 1364.00 |
| Male Population | 659.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 705.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024234 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dover 014D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005054 |
| MSOA Name: | Dover 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Hawkinge Express |
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| 107 Canterbury Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BS |
| 0345 026 9267 |
| Distance: 2.91 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hawkinge Express |
| Tesco Dover Extra |
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| White Cliffs Park, Honeywood Parkway, Dover, CT16 3PS |
| 0345 677 9223 |
| Distance: 3.49 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dover Extra |
| Iceland Dover |
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| 55 High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EB |
| 01304204779 |
| Distance: 3.61 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dover |
| Tesco Folkestone Dover Rd Express |
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| The Railway Bell, Dover Rd Folkestone, Folkestone, CT19 6NH |
| 0345 674 6351 |
| Distance: 3.63 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Folkestone Dover Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01304 - Dover |
| Area Code: 01303 - Folkestone |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dover |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent &CT16 3PJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01304 821 199 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dover |
| The Member of Parliament is Mike Tapp |
| Details for the MP Mike Tapp on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mike Tapp on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mike Tapp won with a majority of 7,585 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,406 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward |
| Parish: Alkham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
Address: Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, 3-4 Brookside, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent, CT16 3DT
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01304822665
River Primary School
Address: River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: 01304822516
Lydden Primary School
Address: Lydden Primary School, Stonehall, Lydden, Dover, Kent, CT15 7LA
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: 01304822887
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Address: Capel-le-Ferne Primary School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01303251353
Selsted Church of England Primary School
Address: Selsted Church of England Primary School, Selsted, Wootton Lane, Selsted, Wootton Lane, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HH
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: 01303844286
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PENNYPOT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 90 CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7BN
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (FOLKESTONE)
Address: 45-47 CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT19 5NJ
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: :
DOVER PRIORY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 PRIORY ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9RQ
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 100 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT19 5QX
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 64 PENCESTER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BW
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
BIGGIN STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 27 BIGGIN STREET, DOVER, CT16 1BU
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LYDDEN SURGERY
Address: 114 CANTERBURY ROAD, LYDDEN, DOVER, KENT, CT15 7ET
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 832160
BEATON_HAWKINGE
Address: HAWKINGE HEALTH CENTRE, 74 CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7BP
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01303 892434
BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BUCKLAND AVENUE, DOVER, KENT, CT16 2NP
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 206353
CHAUDURI
Address: 43 SANDWICH ROAD, WHITFIELD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 3LT
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 820756
THE WHITFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 43 SANDWICH ROAD, WHITFIELD, DOVER, CT16 3LT
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
WHITE CLIFFS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 143 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SG
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 201705
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RIVER PHARMACY
Address: 1 CHILTON WAY, RIVER, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0QB
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 820573
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 97 CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7BS
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01303 892283
VISION PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, BLOCK 1, 12A DEFIANT CLOSE, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7SU
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01303 891751
CAIRNS CHEMIST
Address: VANTAGE PHARMACY, 51 LONDON ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0SP
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 206968
GRACE CHEMIST
Address: 127 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SG
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 213749
WHITE CLIFFS PHARMACY
Address: 141 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, CT17 9SG
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 240500
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
DOVER EXTRA
Address: WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, WHITFIELD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 3PS
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
BAILEY OPTICIANS
Address: 20 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1DR
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: :
BIGGS OPTICIANS
Address: 5-7 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1DP
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
WEST PARK FARM SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: PARK FARM RETAIL PARK, PARK FARM ROAD, PARK FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5GA
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DOVER)
Address: UNIT 2, 11-16 BIGGIN STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BD
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
ELAINE EDWARDS HOME VISITING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 2 HENBURY MANOR, HENBURY LANE, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT4 6NL
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kearsney (Kent) Station is 2.31 miles away.
Address: Kearsney station, Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN
Kearsney (Kent) is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Kearsney (Kent) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Dover Priory Station is 3.62 miles away.
Address: Dover Priory station, Station Approach, off Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9SB
Dover Priory is situated on the South Eastern Main Line|Chatham Main Line|Kent Coast Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Dover Priory Station is staffed on a full time basis.