Porchester Close is a street located in the town of Maidstone. It uses the postcode ME15 9SW. The street has a length of approximately 166 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 24201997 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 32.4 miles South East from central London., 1.73 miles South from Maidstone, 24.29 miles West from Canterbury and 33.65 miles South from Chelmsford.
PORCHESTER CLOSE is within the Post Town of MAIDSTONE
Map of Porchester Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005079 (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.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Porchester Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Maidstone Central Address: St Peter's St, Maidstone, ME16 0SR Telephone: 0871 984 6034 Visit Hotel Page |
1.72 |
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2: Name:Days Inn Maidstone Address: Maidstone Service Area, M20 Jct 8, Hollingbourne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.09 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone A26 Wateringbury Address: 103 Tonbridge Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.37 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone West Malling Address: Castle Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.95 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone Leybourne Address: Castle Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.95 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Porchester Close
UPRN: 200003678534
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003675315
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003675316
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003675318
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003675308
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003675312
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £328,000 | £325,000 | £326,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Page & Wells | 2 Boughton Parade, Loose Road, Maidstone, ME15 9QD | Visit Website |
| Wards | Loose Green, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0AA | Visit Website |
| Westerhill Homes Ltd | Forstal Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4QF | Visit Website |
| Your Local Estate Agent | 50a Clifford Way, Maidstone, ME16 8GD | |
| Honeydell Properties | The Master's House, College Road, Maidstone,ME15 6YQ | Visit Website |
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| Porchester Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.248265 |
| Longitude | 0.524152 |
| OS Easting (X): | 576142 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 152982 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ761530 |
Known Residential Addresses for Porchester Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Porchester Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Rushmead Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 31 December 2024 at 05:00 (24.90 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.6°C (87.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123874 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 46.95 |
| Area Population | 1464.00 |
| Male Population | 695.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 769.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024402 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 012C |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005079 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
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| 411 Loose Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 9QB |
| 1622356699 |
| Distance: 0.37 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
| Morrisons Maidstone |
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| Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9NN |
| 01622 687280 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Maidstone |
| Tesco Maidstone Tovil Superstore |
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| Farleigh Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RQ |
| 0345 677 9475 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Tovil Superstore |
| Tesco Maidstone Loose Rd Express |
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| 2 Loose Rd, Maidstone, ME15 7TY |
| 0345 610 2775 |
| Distance: 1.24 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 | LOOSE - NDLOO | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21 | 17 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
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 Maidstone and The Weald |
| The Member of Parliament is Helen Grant |
| Details for the MP Helen Grant on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Helen Grant on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Helen Grant won with a majority of 1,674 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,449 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: South Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Greenfields Community Primary School
Address: Greenfields Community Primary School, Oxford Road, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01622758538
Molehill Primary Academy
Address: Molehill Primary Academy, Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01622751729
Oaks Primary Academy
Address: Oaks Primary Academy, Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01622755960
Tiger Primary School
Address: Tiger Primary School, Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01622745166
Park Way Primary School
Address: Park Way Primary School, Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01622753651
Loose Primary School
Address: Loose Primary School, Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact:
South Borough Primary School
Address: South Borough Primary School, Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01622752161
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
Address: Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01622743596
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Address: Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01622754666
Coxheath Primary School
Address: Coxheath Primary School, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
New Line Learning Academy
Address: New Line Learning Academy, Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01622743286
Maidstone Grammar School
Address: Maidstone Grammar School, Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01622752101
Cornwallis Academy
Address: Cornwallis Academy, Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01622743152
Nearest Hospitals
| The Somerfield Hospital |
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| Address: 63-77 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
| Maidstone Hospital |
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| Address: Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01622 729000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maidstone Hospital |
| Priority House |
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| Address: Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Telephone: 01622 725000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to Priority House |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 524 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9UF
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
ORCHARD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 MANGRAVET AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9BQ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 16 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7LW
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 15-16 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LW
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
LONGFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 25 POSTLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TP
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 117 OLD TOVIL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6QE
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GREENSANDS BRANCH SURGERY (LOOSE) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BOUGHTON LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9QJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
THE LOOSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 BOUGHTON LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9QJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
MOTE
Address: ST. SAVIOURS SURGERY, ST. SAVIOURS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9FL
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 756888
THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP
Address: THE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 10A NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LN
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 753920
WALLIS AVENUE
Address: THE SURGERY, WALLIS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JJ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 686963
THE COLLEGE PRACTICE
Address: 50-52 COLLEGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SB
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 752345
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 7 BOUGHTON PARADE, LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9QD
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 744674
ALLIED PHARMACY SHEPWAY
Address: 12 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LW
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 751251
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NN
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 661750
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
MEDIPHARMACY
Address: 13A TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RL
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 750785
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: THE MALL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6AS
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
TINSONS LIMITED
Address: 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HT
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS Z LTD - MAIDSTONE
Address: PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1LN
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING STREET - MAIDSTONE)
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
EYE 2 EYE OPTICIANS
Address: 8 MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ALLINGTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0PU
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Maidstone West Station is 1.58 miles away.
Address: Maidstone West station, Station Approach, off The Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8RJ
Maidstone West is situated on the Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Maidstone West Station is staffed on a part time basis.
East Farleigh Station is 1.77 miles away.
Address: East Farleigh station, Station Road, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0JH
East Farleigh is situated on the Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
East Farleigh Station is an unstaffed station.