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 Tonbridge and Malling 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 25.64 miles South East from central London., 5.8 miles North West from Maidstone, 28.89 miles South from Chelmsford and 29.3 miles West from Canterbury.
THE CLOSE is within the Post Town of WEST MALLING
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Map of The Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006833 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Close |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 The Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone West Malling Address: Castle Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.98 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone Leybourne Address: Castle Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.98 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Sevenoaks/Maidstone Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.20 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Sevenoaks Maidstone Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.20 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Sevenoaks Maidstone Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.20 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Close
UPRN: 100062105381
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100062105383
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100062105386
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.317982 |
| Longitude | 0.409140 |
| OS Easting (X): | 567863 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 160464 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ679605 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (21.58 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.7°C (81.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00125570 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| LSOA Code: | E01032829 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tonbridge and Malling 014F |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006833 |
| MSOA Name: | Tonbridge and Malling 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Aylesford Lunsford Park Extra |
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| Lunsford Park, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6RJ |
| 0345 677 9445 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Aylesford Lunsford Park Extra |
| Tesco West Malling Metro |
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| 79 High St, West Malling, ME19 6NA |
| 0345 677 9719 |
| Distance: 1.66 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco West Malling Metro |
| Tesco Larkfield Esso Express |
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| London Rd, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6HJ |
| 0345 674 6537 |
| Distance: 1.8 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Larkfield Esso Express |
| Morrisons Larkfield |
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| New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford ME20 6AB |
| 01732 872349 |
| Distance: 1.94 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Larkfield |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01622 - Maidstone |
| Area Code: 01474 - Gravesend |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Tonbridge and Malling |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling & |
| Telephone Number: ME19 4LZ |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Tonbridge and Malling |
| The Member of Parliament is Thomas Tugendhat |
| Details for the MP Thomas Tugendhat on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Thomas Tugendhat on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Thomas Tugendhat won with a majority of 11,166 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,799 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Downs and Mereworth Ward |
| Parish: Birling Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
The Holmesdale School
Address: The Holmesdale School, Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Snodland CofE Primary School
Address: Snodland CofE Primary School, Roberts Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01634241251
St Katherine's School
Address: St Katherine's School, St Katherine's Lane, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5EJ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact:
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HD
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01732842008
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HD
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Ryarsh Primary School
Address: Ryarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01732870600
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 7.16 (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: 7.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Priority House |
| The Somerfield Hospital |
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| Address: 63-77 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 8.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SNODLAND)
Address: 35 HIGH STREET, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5AG
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHCOT DENTALCARE
Address: 792 LONDON ROAD, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, ME20 6HJ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.SOUTHCOTDENTALCARE.CO.UK
RHOSWEN
Address: TESTON ROAD, OFFHAM, WEST MALLING, ME19 5PD
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
THE WILLOWS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 PREMIER PARADE, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 7LN
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
GREENACRES DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 67 THE AVENUE, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 7LQ
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
MEOPHAM DENTAL CARE
Address: UNIT 1-2, THE MEWS, WROTHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, DA13 0QB
Distance: 3.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WEST MALLING GROUP PRACTICE
Address: OXLEY SHAW LANE, LEYBOURNE, WEST MALLING, KENT, ME19 5PU
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 842561
AVICENNA MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OXLEY SHAW LANE, LEYBOURNE, WEST MALLING, ME19 5PU
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
WATERINGBURY BRANCH SURGERY - LARKFIELD
Address: THE GEORGE HOLDING CENTRE, CHAUCER WAY, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6SS
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
SNODLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CATTS ALLEY, MALLING ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5SN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 240296
THORNHILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LARKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, MARTIN SQUARE, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6QJ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 849980
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FERRY ROAD, HALLING, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 1NP
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 240238
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: LUNSFORD PARK, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6RJ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 701449
CATTS PHARMACY
Address: SNODLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE, CATTS ALLEY, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5SN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 242077
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 24-26 HIGH STREET, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5DE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 85-87 HIGH STREET, WEST MALLING, ME19 6NA
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 843389
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 12 MARTIN SQUARE, LARKFIELD, DITTON, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6QJ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: 7 THE BAY, VIGO, MEOPHAM, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA13 0TD
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 824135
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
LUNSFORD PARK EXTRA
Address: LUNSFORD PARK, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6RJ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
KINGS HILL OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, WEST MALLING, KENT, ME19 6QR
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
BUCHANAN OPTOMETRISTS - SNODLAND
Address: 56 MALLING ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5NB
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
MAGIC HAPPENS LTD
Address: 4 HOLBOROUGH ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5NJ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
KENT EYE CARE (OPTICIANS) - LARKFIELD
Address: 786 LONDON ROAD, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6BE
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
KINGS HILL OPTICIANS
Address: 2 LIBERTY SQUARE, KINGS HILL, WEST MALLING, KENT, ME19 4AU
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
West Malling Station is 1.84 miles away.
Address: West Malling station, Station Approach, off Swan Street, West Malling, ME19 6HJ
West Malling is situated on the Maidstone Line and is managed by Southeastern.
West Malling Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Snodland Station is 1.89 miles away.
Address: Snodland station, High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN
Snodland is situated on the Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Snodland Station is an unstaffed station.