Downs Road in the village of Southfleet
About Downs Road
Downs Road is a street located in the village of Istead Rise. The street has a length of approximately 3,726 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 15700240 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DA13 9HW, DA13 9HQ, DA13 9HG, DA13 9HF, DA13 9HE, DA13 9HD, DA13 9HB, DA13 9HA and DA13 9HN.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 20.68 miles East from central London., 11.84 miles North West from Maidstone, 23.46 miles South from Chelmsford and 33.04 miles West from Canterbury.
DOWNS ROAD is within the Post Town of GRAVESEND
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Map of Downs Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005066 (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 Downs Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Gravesend Address: Coldharbour Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6527 Visit Hotel Page |
1.11 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend A2 Singlewell Address: Hevercourt Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.41 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend Central Address: Wrotham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.05 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Dartford Address: Charles St, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA9 9AP Telephone: 0871 984 6025 Visit Hotel Page |
4.79 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford Address: University Way, Dartford Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.72 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £318,000 | £550,000 | £280,125 | 4 |
| 2015 | £360,000 | £291,000 | £310,857 | 7 |
| 2016 | £392,500 | £437,500 | £348,708 | 6 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £425,000 | £408,667 | 6 |
| 2018 | £490,000 | £553,000 | £473,000 | 6 |
| 2019 | £418,000 | £512,500 | £485,250 | 8 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | £435,000 | £496,667 | 6 |
| 2021 | £362,000 | £570,000 | £461,667 | 6 |
| 2022 | £585,000 | £625,000 | £540,208 | 12 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £520,000 | £510,000 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Estates | Dale Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9NX | Visit Website |
| Sealeys Walker Jarvis | 61 Pelham Road South, Gravesend,DA11 8QS | Visit Website |
| Wards | Wrotham Road, Meopham, DA13 0HN | Visit Website |
| Kings Estate Agents | Station Approach, Meopham, DA13 0HP | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 53-55 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QA | Visit Website |
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| Downs Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.404189 |
| Longitude | 0.346074 |
| OS Easting (X): | 563162 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 169906 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ632699 |
Roads that have a Junction with Downs Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hog Lane | junction |
| Fairview Road | junction |
| Broad Ditch Road | junction |
| Flowerhill Way | junction |
| Long Walk | junction |
| Upper Avenue | junction |
| Rosegarth | junction |
| Arcadia Road | junction |
| Chequers Close | junction |
| Walnut Hill Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 15 November 2024 at 10:00 (20.07 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.0°C (80.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123215, E00123219 & E00123214 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living, Semi-Detached Ageing & White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 48.01 & 46.80 |
| Area Population | 1835.00 & 1602.00 |
| Male Population | 912.00 & 786.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 923.00 & 816.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 & 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024269 &E01024268 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gravesham 012B &Gravesham 012A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005066 |
| MSOA Name: | Gravesham 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Gravesend |
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| Coldharbour Road, Gravesend DA11 8AB |
| 01474 331409 |
| Distance: 1.11 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Gravesend |
| Sainsburys Pepper Hill |
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| Wingfield Bank, Northfleet, Gravesend, England, DA11 8JH |
| 01474 569318 |
| Distance: 1.89 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Pepper Hill |
| Tesco Whitehill Ln Gravesend Express |
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| Whitehill Ln, Gravesend, DA12 5LS |
| 0345 674 6364 |
| Distance: 2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whitehill Ln Gravesend Express |
| Waitrose & Partners Longfield |
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| 63 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA |
| 01474 708932 |
| Distance: 2.03 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Longfield |
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 |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.9 | 7.6 | 10.7 | N | 14 |
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: Istead Rise Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shears Green Junior School
Address: Shears Green Junior School, White Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JB
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01474567359
Shears Green Infant School
Address: Shears Green Infant School, Packham Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Street, Southfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9NR
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
Istead Rise Primary School
Address: Istead Rise Primary School, Downs Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01474833177
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: 4.54 (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: 5.42 (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: 6.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Darent Valley Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ISTEAD RISE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 12 LEWIS ROAD, ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9JG
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 HUNT ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8JT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 WELLFIELD, HARTLEY, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7EG
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 PERRY STREET, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8RD
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38 MAIN ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QZ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 213 VALLEY DRIVE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5SG
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WORCESTER CLOSE, ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9LB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0300 4562305
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Address: WINDSOR ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5BW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 537123
MACKENZIE WAY SURGERY
Address: 264 MACKENZIE WAY, RIVERVIEW PARK, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5TY
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 566497
THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY
Address: 65A PERRY STREET, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8RD
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 356661
JUBILEE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KENT HOUSE SURGERY, 36 STATION ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QD
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 702127
SPRINGHEAD HEALTH LTD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BUILDING B FLEET HEALTH CAMPUS, VALE ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, DA11 8BZ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ISTEAD RISE PHARMACY
Address: 54 ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9JF
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
MEOPHAM PHARMACY
Address: WROTHAM ROAD, MEOPHAM, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 0HP
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 812144
PENDERS CHEMISTS
Address: 29 DENE HOLM ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8LG
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
ECHO PHARMACY
Address: WINDSOR ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5BW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533754
RS BAINS
Address: 2 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5DZ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
SINGLEWELL PHARMACY
Address: 133 SINGLEWELL ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 7QA
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533674
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Meopham Station is 1.31 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.
Sole Street Station is 2.01 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.