Forge Lane in the village of Leeds
About Forge Lane
Forge Lane is a street located in the village of Leeds. The street has a length of approximately 1,008 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 24200556 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of ME17 1TQ, ME17 1RT and ME17 1RS.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 35.47 miles South East from central London., 4.05 miles South East from Maidstone, 20.76 miles West from Canterbury and 34.11 miles South from Chelmsford.
FORGE LANE is within the Post Town of MAIDSTONE
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Map of Forge Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005082 (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 Forge Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Maidstone Address: Maidstone Service Area, M20 Jct 8, Hollingbourne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.37 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Maidstone Central Address: St Peter's St, Maidstone, ME16 0SR Telephone: 0871 984 6034 Visit Hotel Page |
4.25 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Medway M2 Address: Motorway Junction 4-5, M2, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ Telephone: 0871 984 6198 Visit Hotel Page |
6.37 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone A26 Wateringbury Address: 103 Tonbridge Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.90 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Rainham Kent Address: High Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.08 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £292,500 | £250,000 | £285,490 | 5 |
| 2015 | £330,000 | £328,500 | £329,250 | 2 |
| 2016 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £296,000 | £313,000 | £317,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £622,000 | £432,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 | 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 |
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| Clarion estates | 2 Pleydells Barn, Sutton Road, Maidstone,ME17 3ND | |
| Countryside Partnerships Home Counties | Sutton Road, Langley, Maidstone, ME17 3NQ | Visit Website |
| Dandara | Barty Farm, Near Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HN | Visit Website |
| Wards | 136 Ashford Road, Bearsted, ME14 4NA | Visit Website |
| Page & Wells | 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, ME14 4LX | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Forge Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.247460 |
| Longitude | 0.606158 |
| OS Easting (X): | 581867 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 153093 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ819531 |
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Caring Lane | junction |
| Back Street | junction |
| Old Mill Road | junction |
| Brogden Crescent | junction |
| Upper Street (B2163) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 14 November 2024 at 16:00 (23.28 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.1°C (75.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123743 & E00123742 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 44.70 |
| Area Population | 2394.00 |
| Male Population | 1206.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1188.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024375 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 015C |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005082 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bearsted Esso Express |
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| 143 Ashford Rd, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NE |
| 0345 671 9276 |
| Distance: 1.96 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bearsted Esso Express |
| Morrisons Maidstone |
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| Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9NN |
| 01622 687280 |
| Distance: 2.56 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Maidstone |
| Tesco Maidstone Grove Green Superstore |
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| Grovewood Dr North, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5TQ |
| 0345 677 9447 |
| Distance: 2.97 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Grove Green Superstore |
| Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
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| 411 Loose Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 9QB |
| 1622356699 |
| Distance: 3.41 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01622 - Maidstone |
| Area Code: 01795 - Sittingbourne |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.4 | 5.5 | 9 | N | 10 |
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: Leeds Ward |
| Parish: Leeds Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hollingbourne Primary School
Address: Hollingbourne Primary School, Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1UA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01622880270
Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School
Address: Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01622861398
Nearest Hospitals
| Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
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| Address: |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Distance: 5.07 (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: 5.49 (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: 7.63 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
K2 SMILES LTD
Address: 1 CAVENDISH WAY, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8PW
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: EAST SUTTON PARK, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3DF
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
SENACRE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
UJ PATEL IMOS - BELL MEADOW
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 16 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7LW
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 15-16 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LW
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LANGLEY
Address: HORSESHOES LANE, LANGLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3JY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 863060
BEARSTED
Address: YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4DS
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737326
BEARSTED MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, ME14 4DS
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHWAYS
Address: NORTH STREET, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3HT
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
WALLIS AVENUE
Address: THE SURGERY, WALLIS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JJ
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 686963
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH LANE, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3BD
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 842212
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
SPIRES PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4 THE SPIRES, DERINGWOOD PARADE, DERINGWOOD DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 8XW
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 862840
PAYDENS LTD
Address: 126-128 ASHFORD ROAD, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4LX
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737713
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NN
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 661750
ALLIED PHARMACY SHEPWAY
Address: 12 NORTHUMBERLAND COURT, NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7LW
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 751251
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hollingbourne Station is 1.54 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.
Bearsted Station is 2.32 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.