About The Spires
The Spires is a street located in the town of Rochester. The street has a length of approximately 333 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Medway is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Medway (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 32101918 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of ME2 2PZ and ME2 2PY.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 25.95 miles East from central London., 8.29 miles North from Maidstone, 23.93 miles South from Chelmsford and 27.76 miles West from Canterbury.
THE SPIRES is within the Post Town of ROCHESTER
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Map of The Spires
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003324 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Spires |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £135,000 | £157,000 | £146,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £167,500 | £165,000 | £166,250 | 2 |
| 2016 | £200,000 | £195,000 | £195,024 | 4 |
| 2017 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £213,833 | 6 |
| 2018 | £302,000 | £302,000 | £302,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £216,667 | 3 |
| 2020 | £202,000 | £218,000 | £210,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £222,500 | £213,000 | £210,667 | 6 |
| 2022 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £260,500 | £285,000 | £272,750 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Wharf Property Consultants | Knights Templar Way, Rochester,ME2 2ZD | Visit Website |
| Hilton Taylor | 2 Central Road, Strood, Rochester,ME2 3ER | |
| New City Living Ltd | 65 Bryant Road, Rochester,ME2 3ES |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| The Spires | |
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| Latitude | 51.387893 |
| Longitude | 0.465676 |
| OS Easting (X): | 571540 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 168367 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ715684 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Spires
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Rushdean Road | junction |
| Seagull Road | junction |
| Rushdean Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
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| Sunset | 18:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 22 September 2024 at 08:00 (19.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.4°C (96.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00081657 & E00081656 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix & Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 33.21 & 36.58 |
| Area Population | 1677.00 & 2143.00 |
| Male Population | 821.00 & 1032.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 856.00 & 1111.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 31 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016156 &E01016158 |
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| LSOA Name: | Medway 011C &Medway 011E |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003324 |
| MSOA Name: | Medway 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express |
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| 178 Darnley Rd, Strood, ME2 2UW |
| 0345 671 9650 |
| Distance: 0.52 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express |
| Morrisons Strood |
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| Knight Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 2BD |
| 01634 714873 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Strood |
| Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express |
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| Gravesend Rd, Strood, ME2 3PW |
| 0345 026 9880 |
| Distance: 1.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express |
| Tesco Strood Superstore |
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| Charles St, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2DE |
| 0345 677 9654 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01634 | STROOD - NDSTR | P19 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 26.6 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Medway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent &ME4 4TR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01634 306 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Rochester and Strood |
| The Member of Parliament is Lauren Edwards |
| Details for the MP Lauren Edwards on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lauren Edwards on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lauren Edwards won with a majority of 2,930 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,257 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Strood South Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bligh Infant School
Address: Bligh Infant School, Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
Bligh Junior School
Address: Bligh Junior School, Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
St Nicholas Cecv Primary School
Address: St Nicholas Cecv Primary School, St Nicholas Cevc Primary School, London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01634717120
Cedar Primary School
Address: Cedar Primary School, Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
Elaine Primary Academy
Address: Elaine Primary Academy, Elaine Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact:
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Address: Bligh Primary School (Juniors), Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01634336220
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Address: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant, Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 03333602110
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Address: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior, Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 03333602110
All Faiths Children's Academy
Address: All Faiths Children's Academy, Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 03333602100
Cedar Children's Academy
Address: Cedar Children's Academy, Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 03333602105
England Secondary Schools
Strood Academy
Address: Strood Academy, Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01634717121
Nearest Hospitals
| Medway Maritime Hospital |
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| Address: Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01634 830 000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Medway Maritime Hospital |
| Spire Alexandra Hospital |
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| Address: Impton Lane, Chatham, ME5 9PG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01634 687166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Alexandra 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: 9.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gravesham Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE PARADE, ALLINGTON DRIVE, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3ST
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
45-47
Address: CUXTON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2BU
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
CENTRAL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11 CENTRAL ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3HF
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3JA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
GM DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME2 3JA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.GM-DENTAL.CO.UK
EASTGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-4 EASTGATE COURT, HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1EU
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARLOWE PARK MEDICAL CTR.
Address: WELLS ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2PW
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 719692
COURT VIEW SURGERY
Address: 2A DARNLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2HA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 290333
SASTRY M R
Address: 19A WOOD STREET, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 1LT
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 714317
BORSTAL VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 25 WOULDHAM ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME1 3JY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
BORSTAL VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 25 WOULDHAM ROAD, BORSTAL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3JY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 408765
GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY ST
Address: GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 41-43 WELLS COURT, WELLS ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME2 2PW
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 714455
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 29 DARNLEY ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2EU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718508
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, STROOD, ROCHESTER, ME2 2DE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 497549
BRYANT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 59-61 BRYANT ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3EP
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718039
FOCUS CHEMISTS
Address: 126 BORSTAL STREET, BORSTAL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3JS
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 405691
PHARMACY @ GUN LANE
Address: GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 724397
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Cuxton Station is 0.98 miles away.
Address: Cuxton station, Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1AB
Cuxton is situated on the Medway Valley Line|Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Cuxton Station is an unstaffed station.
Strood (Kent) Station is 1.60 miles away.
Address: Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR
Strood (Kent) is situated on the Medway Valley Line|Chatham Main Line|North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Strood (Kent) Station is staffed on a full time basis.