About Discovery Road
Discovery Road is a street located in the village of Bearsted. It uses the postcode ME15 8HF. The street has a length of approximately 331 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 Maidstone 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 24208043 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 33.66 miles South East from central London., 2.27 miles East from Maidstone, 22.14 miles West from Canterbury and 32.82 miles South from Chelmsford.
DISCOVERY ROAD is within the Post Town of MAIDSTONE
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Map of Discovery Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005074 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Discovery Road |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £465,000 | £580,000 | £511,250 | 4 |
| 2017 | £695,000 | £572,500 | £551,875 | 4 |
| 2021 | £560,000 | £630,000 | £647,750 | 4 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £700,000 | £662,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wards | 136 Ashford Road, Bearsted, ME14 4NA | Visit Website |
| Page & Wells | 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, ME14 4LX | Visit Website |
| Ferris & Co | Westwood House Thurnham Lane Bearsted Green Maidstone Kent ME14 4QZ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Discovery Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.263114 |
| Longitude | 0.572212 |
| OS Easting (X): | 579438 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 154750 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ794548 |
Roads that have a Junction with Discovery Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gascoyne Close | junction |
| Yeoman Way | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
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| Sunset | 18:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 20 September 2024 at 22:00 (22.97 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 16.8°C (93.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123513 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 44.92 |
| Area Population | 1520.00 |
| Male Population | 743.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 777.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024329 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 007D |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005074 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bearsted Esso Express |
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| 143 Ashford Rd, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NE |
| 0345 671 9276 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bearsted Esso Express |
| Tesco Maidstone Grove Green Superstore |
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| Grovewood Dr North, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5TQ |
| 0345 677 9447 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Grove Green Superstore |
| Morrisons Maidstone |
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| Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9NN |
| 01622 687280 |
| Distance: 1.58 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Maidstone |
| Tesco Maidstone Loose Rd Express |
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| 2 Loose Rd, Maidstone, ME15 7TY |
| 0345 610 2775 |
| Distance: 1.98 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Loose Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01622 | BEARSTED - NDBEA | P2 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 21.7 | 14.9 | >=30 | Y | 36 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Maidstone |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent &ME16 6JQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01622 602 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent |
| The Member of Parliament is Helen Whately |
| Details for the MP Helen Whately on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Helen Whately on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Helen Whately won with a majority of 1,469 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,301 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bearsted Ward |
| Parish: Bearsted Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Madginford Primary School
Address: Madginford Primary School, Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01622734539
Roseacre Junior School
Address: Roseacre Junior School, The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01622737843
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Address: Thurnham Church of England Infant School, The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01622737685
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School, Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01622735916
England Secondary Schools
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Address: School of Science and Technology Maidstone, New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01622938444
Invicta Grammar School
Address: Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01622755856
Nearest Hospitals
| Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
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| Address: |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Distance: 2.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
| KIMS Hospital |
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| Address: Newnham Court Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5FT, |
| NHS Sector |
| KIMS Hospital |
| Telephone: 01622 237 500 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.76 (miles) |
| Directions from to KIMS Hospital |
| The Somerfield Hospital |
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| Address: 63-77 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 4.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
K2 SMILES LTD
Address: 1 CAVENDISH WAY, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8PW
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: PENHURST CLOSE, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5BT
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: PENHURST CLOSE, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5BT
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 16 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7LW
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 15-16 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LW
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
SENACRE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BEARSTED
Address: YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4DS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737326
BEARSTED MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, ME14 4DS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
GROVE GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UNIT 1 MINOR CENTRE, GROVE GREEN, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PX
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 734775
THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP
Address: THE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 10A NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 753920
MOTE
Address: ST. SAVIOURS SURGERY, ST. SAVIOURS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9FL
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 756888
WALLIS AVENUE
Address: THE SURGERY, WALLIS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JJ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 686963
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PAYDENS LTD
Address: 126-128 ASHFORD ROAD, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4LX
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737713
SPIRES PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4 THE SPIRES, DERINGWOOD PARADE, DERINGWOOD DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 8XW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 862840
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 3-4 MINOR CENTRE, GROVEWOOD DRIVE NORTH, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5TQ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 739927
ALLIED PHARMACY SHEPWAY
Address: 12 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LW
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 751251
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NN
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 661750
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bearsted Station is 0.91 miles away.
Address: Bearsted station, Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH
Bearsted is situated on the Maidstone Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Bearsted Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Hollingbourne Station is 2.41 miles away.
Address: Hollingbourne station, Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX
Hollingbourne is situated on the Maidstone Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Hollingbourne Station is an unstaffed station.