About Discovery Drive
Discovery Drive is a street located in the village of Preston. It uses the postcode CT3 1FG. The street has a length of approximately 367 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
Discovery Drive is located within the Dover District 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.
Discovery Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 11303126 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Discovery Drive is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 59.19 miles East from central London., 6.58 miles East from Canterbury, 30.61 miles East from Maidstone and 43.83 miles South East from Chelmsford.
Discovery Drive is within the Post Town of CANTERBURY
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Map of Discovery Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005041 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Discovery Drive |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near Discovery Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Skyhunter Property Consultants | Newnham House, Grove, Canterbury,CT3 4BH | |
| Elgars | 41 High Street, Wingham, Canterbury,CT3 1AB | Visit Website |
| Colebrook Sturrock | 74 The Street, Ash, Kent, CT3 2AA | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Discovery Drive
Location Details
| Discovery Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.307828 |
| Longitude | 1.226471 |
| OS Easting (X): | 624851 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 161523 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR249615 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingFrequently asked Questions for Discovery Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the local authority area of Dover Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the area of Preston Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the ward of Little Stour & Ashstone.
What County is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the constituency of South Thanet.
What Part of the UK is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the Kent Council area.
What Police Force area is Discovery Drive in?
Discovery Drive is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Discovery Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Stourmouth Road | junction |
| Red Pippin Lane | junction |
| Lambourne Way | junction |
| Windsor Place | junction |
| Laxton Close | junction |
| Bramley Way | junction |
| Spartan Close | junction |
| Red Pippin Lane | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Discovery Drive CT3 1FG
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
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| Sunset | 21:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Discovery Drive CT3 1FG
| Observed at Weather Station: | Manston 7 July 2024 at 05:00 (5.69 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.5°C (89.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00122894 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 44.15 |
| Area Population | 1799.00 |
| Male Population | 890.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 909.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024206 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dover 001A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005041 |
| MSOA Name: | Dover 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Herne Bay |
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| Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay, Kent , England, CT6 6GZ |
| 01227 360331 |
| Distance: 5.06 Miles |
| Directions from Discovery Drive to Sainsburys Herne Bay |
| Iceland Canterbury 2 |
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| Unit 2 Stour Retail Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1AD |
| 01227450774 |
| Distance: 5.28 Miles |
| Directions from Discovery Drive to Iceland Canterbury 2 |
| Asda Canterbury |
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| Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG |
| 01227 479719 |
| Distance: 5.75 Miles |
| Directions from Discovery Drive to Asda Canterbury |
| Sainsburys Birchington Station Road Local |
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| 76 Station Road, Birchington, England, CT7 9RA |
| 1843846597 |
| Distance: 5.77 Miles |
| Directions from Discovery Drive to Sainsburys Birchington Station Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01227 - Canterbury |
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 South Thanet |
| The Member of Parliament is Roger Gale |
| Details for the MP Roger Gale on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Roger Gale on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Roger Gale won with a majority of 0 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Little Stour & Ashstone Ward |
| Parish: Preston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01227722235
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
Address: Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, The Street, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RN
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01227721300
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Address: Chislet Church of England Primary School, Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DU
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: 01227860295
Nearest Hospitals
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 6EB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 594700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
| St Martin's Hospital |
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| Address: Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 459371 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Martin's Hospital |
| Kent and Canterbury Hospital |
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| Address: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 766877 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to Kent and Canterbury Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Discovery Drive
WINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 1AA
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 16 HIGH STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, CT12 4BU
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: :
STURRY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, STURRY, CANTERBURY, CT2 0BD
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: :
RECULVER ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 143 RECULVER ROAD, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 6PD
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: :
CORNERWAYS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 MOAT SOLE, SANDWICH, CT13 9AU
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
NEW STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 39 NEW STREET, SANDWICH, CT13 9BB
Distance: 5.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Discovery Drive
ARIYARATNAM
Address: 2 NORTHCOURT ROAD, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 1BN
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 720205
HERSDEN SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, ST. ALBANS ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, CT3 4EX
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: :
ASH SURGERY
Address: CHILTON PLACE, ASH, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 2HD
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 812227
LITTLEBOURNE SURGERY
Address: COURT HILL, LITTLEBOURNE, CANTERBURY, CT3 1TX
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
DR CROSFIELD C E & PARTNERS
Address: VILLAGE HALL, THE LENGTH, ST. NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 0PW
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
STURRY SURGERY
Address: 53 ISLAND ROAD, STURRY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 0EF
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 710372
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Discovery Drive
BOOTS
Address: 22 THE STREET, ASH, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 2EW
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 812242
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 72 HIGH STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, KENT, CT12 4AD
Distance: 4.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01843 821215
STURRY PHARMACY
Address: 8 HIGH STREET, STURRY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 0BD
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 710451
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 38 BROOMFIELD ROAD, BROOMFIELD, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 7LY
Distance: 4.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 366042
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 269 RECULVER ROAD, BELTINGE, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 6SR
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 369481
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 145 RECULVER ROAD, BELTINGE, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 6PD
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 372185
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Discovery Drive
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Minster Station is 4.19 miles away.
Address: Minster station, Station Approach, Minster, Kent, CT12 4HX
Minster is situated on the Ashford to Ramsgate Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Minster Station is an unstaffed station.
Sturry Station is 4.53 miles away.
Address: Sturry station, Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED
Sturry is situated on the Ashford to Ramsgate Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Sturry Station is staffed on a part time basis.