Thistledown in the town of GRAVESEND
About Thistledown
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 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 21.98 miles East from central London., 11.38 miles North West from Maidstone, 22.59 miles South from Chelmsford and 31.72 miles West from Canterbury.
THISTLEDOWN is within the Post Town of GRAVESEND
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Map of Thistledown
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005065 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Thistledown |
| 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 Thistledown
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend A2 Singlewell Address: Hevercourt Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.23 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Gravesend Address: Coldharbour Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6527 Visit Hotel Page |
1.11 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend Central Address: Wrotham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.55 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Rochester Address: Medway Valley Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.67 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Dartford Address: Charles St, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA9 9AP Telephone: 0871 984 6025 Visit Hotel Page |
5.70 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Thistledown | |
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| Latitude | 51.412386 |
| Longitude | 0.381688 |
| OS Easting (X): | 565609 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 170897 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ656709 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 15 November 2024 at 18:00 (21.63 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 | E00123398, E00123400 & E00123402 |
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| ONS Area Name | Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces & Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 39.02 & 36.83 |
| Area Population | 1549.00 & 1546.00 |
| Male Population | 754.00 & 721.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 795.00 & 825.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 & 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024304 &E01024303 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gravesham 011B &Gravesham 011A |
| SOA Code: | 4c &3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005065 |
| MSOA Name: | Gravesham 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Gravesend Riverview Express |
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| 1-2 Latona Parade, Whinfell Way, Gravesend, DA12 4SF |
| 0345 610 2724 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gravesend Riverview Express |
| Tesco Whitehill Ln Gravesend Express |
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| Whitehill Ln, Gravesend, DA12 5LS |
| 0345 674 6364 |
| Distance: 0.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whitehill Ln Gravesend Express |
| Tesco Valley Dr Gravesend Express |
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| 12 The Parade, Valley Dr, Gravesend, DA12 5RT |
| 0345 674 6470 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Valley Dr Gravesend Express |
| Morrisons Gravesend |
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| Coldharbour Road, Gravesend DA11 8AB |
| 01474 331409 |
| Distance: 1.11 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Gravesend |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01474 - Gravesend |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
| Area Code: 01322 - Dartford |
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: Singlewell Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Thamesview School
Address: Thamesview School, Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01474566552
Saint George's Church of England School
Address: Saint George's Church of England School, Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LS
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01474533082
Northfleet School for Girls
Address: Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8AQ
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01474831020
England Primary Schools
Riverview Junior School
Address: Riverview Junior School, Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Singlewell Primary School
Address: Singlewell Primary School, Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TY
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01474569859
King's Farm Primary School
Address: King's Farm Primary School, Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01474566979
Westcourt Primary School
Address: Westcourt Primary School, Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
Shears Green Junior School
Address: Shears Green Junior School, White Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01474567359
Shears Green Infant School
Address: Shears Green Infant School, Packham Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
Tymberwood Academy
Address: Tymberwood Academy, Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01474361193
Cobham Primary School
Address: Cobham Primary School, The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BN
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01474814373
Riverview Infant School
Address: Riverview Infant School, Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01474566484
Westcourt Primary School
Address: Westcourt Primary School, Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01474566411
Whitehill Primary School
Address: Whitehill Primary School, Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
Distance: 1.09 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: 3.6 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gravesham Community Hospital |
| BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital |
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| Address: Manor Lane, Fawkham, Longfield, DA3 8ND, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01474 879900 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital |
| Darent Valley Hospital |
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| Address: Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01322 428100 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Darent Valley Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 213 VALLEY DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5SG
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 79 LEANDER DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4NF
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
ISTEAD RISE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 12 LEWIS ROAD, ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9JG
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
BESPOKE DENTAL CARE
Address: 93 LOWER HIGHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, DA12 2NQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.BESPOKE-DENTALCARE.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 30 OLD ROAD WEST, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 0LJ
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 HUNT ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8JT
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MACKENZIE WAY SURGERY
Address: 264 MACKENZIE WAY, RIVERVIEW PARK, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5TY
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 566497
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Address: WINDSOR ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5BW
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 537123
RIVERVIEW PARK SURGERY
Address: 1 WHINFELL WAY, RIVERVIEW PARK, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4RX
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 363020
LAMORNA SURGERY
Address: THOMAS DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5PY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
116 ST GREGORY'S CRECSCENT
Address: 116 ST GREGORY'S CRESCENT, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 4JW
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 369436
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WORCESTER CLOSE, ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9LB
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0300 4562305
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RS BAINS
Address: 2 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5DZ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
RIVERVIEW PHARMACY
Address: 10 THE ALMA, LEANDER DRIVE, GRAVESEND, DA12 4NG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 567948
ECHO PHARMACY
Address: WINDSOR ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5BW
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533754
KINGS PHARMACY
Address: 22A KITCHENER AVENUE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5HY
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 359559
NICHOLSON & KEEP
Address: 1 THE PARADE, VALLEY DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5RT
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533047
SINGLEWELL PHARMACY
Address: 133 SINGLEWELL ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 7QA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533674
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sole Street Station is 2.03 miles away.
Address: Sole Street station, Sole Street, Cobham, Kent, DA13 0XY
Sole Street is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Sole Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Meopham Station is 2.09 miles away.
Address: Meopham station, Station Approach, off Wrotham Road, Meopham, DA13 0LT
Meopham is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Meopham Station is staffed on a part time basis.