Lorton Close in the town of GRAVESEND
About Lorton Close
Lorton Close is a street located in the town of Gravesend. The street has a length of approximately 536 metres.
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 street is located within the Gravesham 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 15700460 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DA12 4HA and DA12 4EX.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 21.92 miles East from central London., 12.32 miles North West from Maidstone, 21.32 miles South from Chelmsford and 31.85 miles West from Canterbury.
LORTON CLOSE is within the Post Town of GRAVESEND
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Map of Lorton Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005061 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Lorton Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend Central Address: Wrotham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.04 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend A2 Singlewell Address: Hevercourt Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.38 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Gravesend Address: Coldharbour Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6527 Visit Hotel Page |
1.53 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Rochester Address: Medway Valley Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.18 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Dartford Address: Charles St, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA9 9AP Telephone: 0871 984 6025 Visit Hotel Page |
5.47 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £165,000 | £221,000 | £183,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £102,100 | £225,000 | £178,157 | 7 |
| 2016 | £290,000 | £260,000 | £245,000 | 4 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £242,000 | £241,333 | 3 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £244,000 | £242,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £248,500 | £247,000 | £242,167 | 3 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £307,000 | £277,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £317,000 | £317,000 | £317,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Balgores | 172-173 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1EY | Visit Website |
| Amax Estates & Property Services | 169 Parrock Street, Gravesend,DA12 1ER | |
| Balgores Gravesend | 172-173 Parrock Street, Gravesend,DA12 1ER | Visit Website |
| Tower Estates | 38 Harmer Street, Gravesend,DA12 2AX | Visit Website |
| Orange Property Services | 40-41 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BA | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Lorton Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.430386 |
| Longitude | 0.387652 |
| OS Easting (X): | 565959 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 172912 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ660729 |
Roads that have a Junction with Lorton Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Valley Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 15 November 2024 at 18:00 (20.86 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.6°C (83.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123419 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 33.93 |
| Area Population | 1335.00 |
| Male Population | 635.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 700.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 42 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024311 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gravesham 007C |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005061 |
| MSOA Name: | Gravesham 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Valley Dr Gravesend Express |
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| 12 The Parade, Valley Dr, Gravesend, DA12 5RT |
| 0345 674 6470 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Valley Dr Gravesend Express |
| Tesco Whitehill Ln Gravesend Express |
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| Whitehill Ln, Gravesend, DA12 5LS |
| 0345 674 6364 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whitehill Ln Gravesend Express |
| Tesco Gravesend Riverview Express |
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| 1-2 Latona Parade, Whinfell Way, Gravesend, DA12 4SF |
| 0345 610 2724 |
| Distance: 0.88 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gravesend Riverview Express |
| Tesco Gravesend Metro |
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| 72 New Rd, Gravesend, DA11 0AF |
| 0345 677 9303 |
| Distance: 1.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gravesend Metro |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01474 | GRAVESEND - NDGRA | P4 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21.4 | 11.7 | >=30 | Y | 21 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gravesham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent &DA12 1AU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01474 337 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Gravesham |
| The Member of Parliament is Lauren Sullivan |
| Details for the MP Lauren Sullivan on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lauren Sullivan on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lauren Sullivan won with a majority of 2,712 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,094 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Westcourt Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Thamesview School
Address: Thamesview School, Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01474566552
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Address: St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01474534718
Saint George's Church of England School
Address: Saint George's Church of England School, Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LS
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01474533082
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Address: Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01474352896
Northfleet Technology College
Address: Northfleet Technology College, Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01474533802
Gravesend Grammar School
Address: Gravesend Grammar School, Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01474331893
England Primary Schools
Riverview Junior School
Address: Riverview Junior School, Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Singlewell Primary School
Address: Singlewell Primary School, Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01474569859
King's Farm Primary School
Address: King's Farm Primary School, Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01474566979
Westcourt Primary School
Address: Westcourt Primary School, Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Trinity Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1LU
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Wrotham Road Primary School
Address: Wrotham Road Primary School, Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
Shears Green Junior School
Address: Shears Green Junior School, White Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JB
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01474567359
Shears Green Infant School
Address: Shears Green Infant School, Packham Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
Copperfield Academy
Address: Copperfield Academy, Dover Road East, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01474352488
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Address: Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School, Cecil Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7BT
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01474534544
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Botolph's Church of England Primary School, Dover Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9PL
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01474365737
Tymberwood Academy
Address: Tymberwood Academy, Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01474361193
Riverview Infant School
Address: Riverview Infant School, Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01474566484
Westcourt Primary School
Address: Westcourt Primary School, Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01474566411
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Address: St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2SY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01474534546
Chantry Community Primary School
Address: Chantry Community Primary School, Ordnance Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RL
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01474350011
Whitehill Primary School
Address: Whitehill Primary School, Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01474352973
Nearest Hospitals
| Gravesham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Gravesham Community Hospital, Bath Street, Gravesend, DA11 0DG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01474 360500 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.08 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gravesham Community Hospital |
| Thurrock Community Hospital |
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| Address: Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2PX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 123 0808 |
| Distance: 8.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Thurrock Community Hospital |
| Orsett Hospital Minor Injuries Unit - North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Address: Rowley Road, Orsett, Grays, RM16 3EU, |
| Independent Sector |
| North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 8.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orsett Hospital Minor Injuries Unit - North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BESPOKE DENTAL CARE
Address: 93 LOWER HIGHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, DA12 2NQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.BESPOKE-DENTALCARE.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 213 VALLEY DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5SG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 79 LEANDER DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4NF
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 30 OLD ROAD WEST, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 0LJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (GRAVESEND)
Address: 43 THE GROVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 1DP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 191 PARROCK STREET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 1EN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
116 ST GREGORY'S CRECSCENT
Address: 116 ST GREGORY'S CRESCENT, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4JW
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 369436
LAMORNA SURGERY
Address: THOMAS DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5PY
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
ROCHESTER ROAD SURGERY
Address: 115 ROCHESTER ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 2HU
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 560346
RIVERVIEW PARK SURGERY
Address: 1 WHINFELL WAY, RIVERVIEW PARK, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4RX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 363020
OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY
Address: 30 OLD ROAD WEST, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 0LL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 352075
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Address: WINDSOR ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5BW
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 537123
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
NICHOLSON & KEEP
Address: 1 THE PARADE, VALLEY DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5RT
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533047
LION PHARMACY
Address: 202 ROCHESTER ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4TY
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
KINGS PHARMACY
Address: 22A KITCHENER AVENUE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5HY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 359559
RS BAINS
Address: 2 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5DZ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
RIVERVIEW PHARMACY
Address: 10 THE ALMA, LEANDER DRIVE, GRAVESEND, DA12 4NG
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 567948
NB PHARMACY LTD
Address: 44 OLD ROAD WEST, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 0LJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gravesend Station is 1.18 miles away.
Address: Gravesend station, Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP
Gravesend is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Gravesend Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Tilbury Town Station is 2.64 miles away.
Address: Tilbury Town station, St Andrews Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7BJ
Tilbury Town is situated on the London Tilbury & Southend Railway and is managed by c2c.
Tilbury Town Station is staffed on a part time basis.