About The Close
The Close is a street located in the village of New Barn. It uses the postcode DA3 7JA. The street has a length of approximately 142 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 Close is located within the Dartford 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 Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 10500631 and 10500698 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Close is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 20.01 miles East from central London., 12.09 miles North West from Maidstone, 24.12 miles South from Chelmsford and 33.78 miles West from Canterbury.
The Close is within the Post Town of LONGFIELD
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Map of The Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005040 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for The Close |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near The Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Your Move | 53-55 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QA | Visit Website |
| Clifton & Co Estate Agents | 1 Church Road, Hartley, DA3 8DL | |
| Fine & Country | 1 Church Road, Hartley, DA3 8DL | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for The Close
Location Details
| The Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.397526 |
| Longitude | 0.325624 |
| OS Easting (X): | 561764 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 169120 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ618691 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingFrequently asked Questions for The Close
What Council (Local Authority) is The Close in?
The Close is located within the local authority area of Dartford Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is The Close in?
The Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is The Close in?
The Close is located within the ward of Longfield &New Barn & Southfleet.
What County is The Close in?
The Close is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is The Close in?
The Close is located within the constituency of Dartford.
What Part of the UK is The Close in?
The Close is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Close in?
The Close is located within the Kent Council area.
What Police Force area is The Close in?
The Close is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Southfleet Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Close DA3 7JA
| Sunrise | 04:48 |
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| Sunset | 21:18 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Close DA3 7JA
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 6 July 2024 at 02:00 (19.09 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.1°C (96.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00122643 |
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| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 45.99 |
| Area Population | 1435.00 |
| Male Population | 726.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 709.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024160 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dartford 013D |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005040 |
| MSOA Name: | Dartford 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Longfield |
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| 63 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA |
| 01474 708932 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Waitrose & Partners Longfield |
| Morrisons Gravesend |
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| Coldharbour Road, Gravesend DA11 8AB |
| 01474 331409 |
| Distance: 2 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Morrisons Gravesend |
| Tesco Meopham Express |
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| The Parade, Meopham, DA13 0JL |
| 0345 610 2943 |
| Distance: 2.13 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Tesco Meopham Express |
| Sainsburys Pepper Hill |
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| Wingfield Bank, Northfleet, Gravesend, England, DA11 8JH |
| 01474 569318 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions from The Close to Sainsburys Pepper Hill |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01474 | LONGFIELD - NDLON | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.5 | 5.1 | 7.4 | Y | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dartford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent &DA1 1DR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01322 343 434 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dartford |
| The Member of Parliament is Gareth Johnson |
| Details for the MP Gareth Johnson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Gareth Johnson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Gareth Johnson won with a majority of 19,160 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 82,209 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Longfield &New Barn & Southfleet Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PW
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01474703398
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: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Meopham Community Academy
Address: Meopham Community Academy, Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01474812259
England Secondary Schools
Longfield Academy
Address: Longfield Academy, Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01474700700
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 3.87 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital |
| 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: 5.78 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gravesham Community 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: 6.23 (miles) |
| Directions from to Darent Valley Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Close
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 WELLFIELD, HARTLEY, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7EG
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38 MAIN ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QZ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
ISTEAD RISE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 12 LEWIS ROAD, ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9JG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 HUNT ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8JT
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
NEW ASH GREEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, MEADOW LANE, NEW ASH GREEN, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 8PR
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 PERRY STREET, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8RD
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Close
JUBILEE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KENT HOUSE SURGERY, 36 STATION ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QD
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 702127
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WORCESTER CLOSE, ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9LB
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0300 4562305
THE SURGERY
Address: NEW ASH GREEN, LONGFIELD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA3 8RH
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 873828
MEOPHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WROTHAM ROAD, MEOPHAM, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 0AH
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 814288
MEOPHAM MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WROTHAM ROAD, MEOPHAM, GRAVESEND, DA13 0AH
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
BEAN VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: SOUTHFLEET ROAD, BEAN, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 8BS
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Close
HODGSON PHARMACY
Address: 59 STATION ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QA
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 707341
ISTEAD RISE PHARMACY
Address: 54 ISTEAD RISE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 9JF
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
MEOPHAM PHARMACY
Address: WROTHAM ROAD, MEOPHAM, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 0HP
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 812144
PENDERS CHEMISTS
Address: 29 DENE HOLM ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 8LG
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 THE ROW, NEW ASH GREEN, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 8JB
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 873811
ECHO PHARMACY
Address: WINDSOR ROAD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 5BW
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 533754
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Close
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Longfield Station is 1.09 miles away.
Address: Longfield station, Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA
Longfield is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Longfield Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Meopham Station is 1.55 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.