About Martins Close
Martins Close is a street located in the village of Lower Higham. It uses the postcode ME3 7HE. The street has a length of approximately 91 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 Gravesham 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 15700494 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 25.33 miles East from central London., 11 miles North from Maidstone, 21.1 miles South from Chelmsford and 28.57 miles West from Canterbury.
MARTINS CLOSE is within the Post Town of ROCHESTER
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Martins Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Rochester Address: Medway Valley Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.39 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Chatham Maritime Address: Chatham Historic Dockyard, Western Ave, Chatham, ME4 4NT Telephone: 0871 559 1878 Visit Hotel Page |
3.53 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend A2 Singlewell Address: Hevercourt Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.11 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Chatham Gillingham Victory Pier Address: Blake Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.33 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend Central Address: Wrotham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.49 |
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Map of Martins Close
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005064 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £200,000 | £268,000 | £234,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Esquire Developments Ltd, Coming Soon - Woodlands | Town Road, Cliffe Woods, ME3 8JX | Visit Website |
| EweMove | Hollywood House, 76 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott, Rochester, ME3 8AR | Visit Website |
| Hilton Taylor | 2 Central Road, Strood, Rochester,ME2 3ER |
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View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Martins Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.428808 |
| Longitude | 0.467722 |
| OS Easting (X): | 571529 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 172921 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ715729 |
Roads that have a Junction with Martins Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lower Rochester Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
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| Sunset | 18:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 28 September 2024 at 00:00 (17.83 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.4°C (86.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123204 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 44.62 |
| Area Population | 1522.00 |
| Male Population | 748.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 774.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024267 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gravesham 010C |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005064 |
| MSOA Name: | Gravesham 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express |
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| Gravesend Rd, Strood, ME2 3PW |
| 0345 026 9880 |
| Distance: 1.88 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express |
| Tesco Strood Esso Express |
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| Frindsbury Rd, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4JD |
| 0345 026 9803 |
| Distance: 2.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Esso Express |
| Tesco Strood Superstore |
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| Charles St, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2DE |
| 0345 677 9654 |
| Distance: 2.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Superstore |
| Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express |
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| 178 Darnley Rd, Strood, ME2 2UW |
| 0345 671 9650 |
| Distance: 2.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01474 - Gravesend |
| Area Code: 01634 - Medway |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 1.9 | 2 | 3.2 | N | 12 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gravesham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent &DA12 1AU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01474 337 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Gravesham |
| The Member of Parliament is Lauren Sullivan |
| Details for the MP Lauren Sullivan on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lauren Sullivan on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lauren Sullivan won with a majority of 2,712 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,094 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Higham Ward |
| Parish: Higham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Wainscott Primary School
Address: Wainscott Primary School, Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact:
Cliffe Woods Primary School
Address: Cliffe Woods Primary School, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01634220822
Hilltop Primary School
Address: Hilltop Primary School, Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact:
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: 01634718964
Temple Mill Primary School
Address: Temple Mill Primary School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 01634629079
Temple Mill Primary School
Address: Temple Mill Primary School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact:
Higham Primary School
Address: Higham Primary School, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01474822535
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 7.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gravesham Community Hospital |
| 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: 7.49 (miles) |
| Directions from to Medway Maritime Hospital |
| Orsett Hospital Minor Injuries Unit - North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Address: Rowley Road, Orsett, Grays, RM16 3EU, |
| Independent Sector |
| North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 11.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orsett Hospital Minor Injuries Unit - North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE PARADE, ALLINGTON DRIVE, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3ST
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 227 FRINDSBURY HILL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4JS
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
CENTRAL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11 CENTRAL ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3HF
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3JA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
GM DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME2 3JA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.GM-DENTAL.CO.UK
45-47
Address: CUXTON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2BU
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HIGHAM SURGERY
Address: HERMITAGE ROAD, HIGHAM, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 7DB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PARKSIDE, CLIFFE WOODS, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 8HX
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 221410
SHORNE VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: CROWN LANE, SHORNE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 3DY
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01474824411
WAINSCOTT SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MILLER WAY, WAINSCOTT, ROCHESTER, ME2 4LP
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
WAINSCOTT SURGERY
Address: MILLER WAY, WAINSCOTT, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4LP
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
CLIFFE SURGERY
Address: MILLCROFT ROAD, CLIFFE, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 7QN
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 220203
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LAWSAT PHARM LTD
Address: MARSHLANDS PHARMACY, HIGHAM, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 7AT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 825253
CLIFFE WOODS PHARMACY
Address: 7 PARKSIDE PARADE, CLIFFE WOODS, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 8HX
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 222021
WAINSCOTT PHARMACY
Address: THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE, MILLER WAY, WAINSCOTT, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4LP
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 297580
BRYANT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 59-61 BRYANT ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3EP
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718039
WILLIAMS CHEMIST
Address: 86 FRINDSBURY ROAD, FRINDSBURY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4HY
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718221
PHARMACY @ GUN LANE
Address: GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 724397
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Higham Station is 0.17 miles away.
Address: Higham station, School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ
Higham is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Higham Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Strood (Kent) Station is 2.63 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.