The Drive is a street located in the town of Whitstable. The street has a length of approximately 445 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).
The street is located within the Canterbury District (B) 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 5602037 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CT5 3NW, CT5 3NU and CT5 3NS.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 51.84 miles East from central London., 5.14 miles North from Canterbury, 24.27 miles East from Maidstone and 36.79 miles South East from Chelmsford.
THE DRIVE is within the Post Town of WHITSTABLE
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Map of The Drive
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005014 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Drive |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Whitstable Address: Thanet Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.22 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Herne Bay Address: Blacksole Farm, Margate Road, Herne Bay Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.44 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Canterbury Whitstable Address: A299 Thanet Way, Faversham, ME13 9EL Telephone: 0871 984 6022 Visit Hotel Page |
3.93 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Canterbury Address: A2, Upper Harbledown Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.05 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central Address: 63 Ivy Ln, Canterbury, CT1 1TU Telephone: 0871 984 6471 Visit Hotel Page |
5.24 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Drive
UPRN: 100060851661
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10033170274
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851662
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851663
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851666
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: F
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851667
EPC Current: A
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100060851668
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2023
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100060851670
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10090314115
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10090314116
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100060851672
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851674
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851676
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851677
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851679
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200000688233
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100062056125
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060851681
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £820,000 | £820,000 | £820,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £715,000 | £990,000 | £852,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Zest Homes | 88 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable, CT5 2LX | |
| Studenttenant.com | Office B4, Clover House, John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3QZ | Visit Website |
| Kite Homes | 1st Floor, Jagow House Joseph Wilson Business Estate Millstrood Road, Whitstable,CT5 3PS | Visit Website |
| Breadings Whitstable | Vaughan House, 139c Tankerton Road, Whitstable,CT5 2AW | Visit Website |
| Christopher Hodgson | 95-97 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AJ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| The Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.352004 |
| Longitude | 1.068300 |
| OS Easting (X): | 613625 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 165961 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR136660 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Drive
- ROBINS GROVE
- TOUCHSTONE
- CHELSEA COTTAGE
- BADGERS END
- SOUTH TYTHE BARN
- PADDOCK SOUTH
- THE PADDOCK
Roads that have a Junction with The Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| The Drove | junction |
| Meadow Drive | junction |
| The Leas | junction |
| Chestfield Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Manston 23 December 2024 at 18:00 (12.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.3°C (81.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00122156 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 50.64 |
| Area Population | 1946.00 |
| Male Population | 930.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1016.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024056 |
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| LSOA Name: | Canterbury 005A |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005014 |
| MSOA Name: | Canterbury 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Whitstable |
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| Reeves Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, England, CT5 3QS |
| 01227 794545 |
| Distance: 0.48 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Whitstable |
| Tesco Whitstable Extra |
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| Millstrood Rd, Whitstable, CT5 3EE |
| 0345 677 9720 |
| Distance: 1.15 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whitstable Extra |
| Tesco Tankerton Rd Express |
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| 141 Tankerton Rd, Whitstable, CT5 2AW |
| 0345 026 9380 |
| Distance: 1.28 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Tankerton Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Whitstable High Street Local |
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| 44 - 48 Hight Street, Whitstable, England, CT5 1BQ |
| 1227277421 |
| Distance: 1.97 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Whitstable High Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01227 - Canterbury |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 15.7 | 17.2 | 22.5 | N | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Canterbury |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Military Road, Canterbury, Kent &CT1 1YW |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01227 862 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Canterbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Rosie Duffield |
| Details for the MP Rosie Duffield on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rosie Duffield on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Rosie Duffield won with a majority of 8,653 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,155 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Chestfield Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Briary Primary School
Address: Briary Primary School, Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
Hampton Primary School
Address: Hampton Primary School, Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01227372159
Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Address: Swalecliffe Community Primary School, Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01227272101
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable, Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01227272692
Westmeads Community Infant School
Address: Westmeads Community Infant School, Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01227272995
England Secondary Schools
Herne Bay High School
Address: Herne Bay High School, Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: 01227361221
The Whitstable School
Address: The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01227931300
The Community College Whitstable
Address: The Community College Whitstable, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, CT5 2HN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 594400 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.64 (miles) |
| Directions from to Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital |
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
|---|
| Address: King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 6EB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 594700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
| St Martin's Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 459371 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Martin's Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 41 CHESTFIELD ROAD, CHESTFIELD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 3LD
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
SWALECLIFFE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 90 HERNE BAY ROAD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 2LX
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
TANKERTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 244 TANKERTON ROAD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 2AY
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
WHITSTABLE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 66A OXFORD STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1DG
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
MR PK DOWNES
Address: 2 NELSON ROAD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1DP
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
MR CJ BAKER
Address: 2 NELSON ROAD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1DP
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHESTFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: REEVES WAY, CHESTFIELD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 3QU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: HARBOUR STREET, WHITSTABLE, CT5 1BZ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
WHITSTABLE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HARBOUR STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1BZ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 284320
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ESTUARY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, ESTUARY VIEW BUSINESS PARK, BOORMAN WAY, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 3SE
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 284300
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 161 STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 5NF
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 742226
PARK SURGERY
Address: 116 KINGS ROAD, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 5RE
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 742568
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SWALECLIFFE PHARMACY
Address: 5-7 ST. JOHNS ROAD, SWALECLIFFE, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 2QT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 792342
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, MILLSTROOD ROAD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 3EE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 597449
TANKERTON PHARMACY
Address: 99 TANKERTON ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CT5 2AJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 272336
TYRRELL AND JONES PHARMACY
Address: 1A TOWER PARADE, WHITSTABLE, CT5 2BJ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 263046
CHEADLES DISPENSING CHEMISTS
Address: 115-117 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1AY
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 272066
BOOTS
Address: 33-35 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1AP
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 272677
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WHITSTABLE EXTRA
Address: MILLSTROOD ROAD, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 3EE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - WHITSTABLE
Address: 114 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1AZ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
WHITSTABLE EYECARE
Address: 59 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE, CT5 1AP
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
R & J MOORE LTD (WHITSTABLE)
Address: 59 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1AP
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WHITSTABLE)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE, KENT, CT5 1BQ
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
SANFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 14-16 WILLIAM STREET, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 5EJ
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station is 0.58 miles away.
Address: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, Thanet Way, Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 3JB
Chestfield & Swalecliffe is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Whitstable Station is 1.56 miles away.
Address: Whitstable station, Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB
Whitstable is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Whitstable Station is staffed on a part time basis.