About Forge Gardens
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Maidstone 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 31.69 miles East from central London., 4.6 miles North East from Maidstone, 22.32 miles West from Canterbury and 28.16 miles South from Chelmsford.
FORGE GARDENS is within the Post Town of GILLINGHAM
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Map of Forge Gardens
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005068 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Postcodes | ||
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Postcodes for Forge Gardens |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forge Gardens | |
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| Latitude | 51.331389 |
| Longitude | 0.574125 |
| OS Easting (X): | 579305 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 162345 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ793623 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
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| Sunset | 19:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 20 September 2024 at 19:00 (18.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.1°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123548 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 43.04 |
| Area Population | 1554.00 |
| Male Population | 771.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 783.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024335 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 001C |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005068 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Hempstead Valley |
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| Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham, England, ME7 3PB |
| 01634 648550 |
| Distance: 0.73 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hempstead Valley |
| Tesco Chatham Lords Wood Express |
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| Newton Close, Lords Wood, Chatham, ME5 8TH |
| 0345 671 9586 |
| Distance: 1.3 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chatham Lords Wood Express |
| Morrisons Walderslade |
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| Walderslade, Princes Avenue, Chatham ME5 7PQ |
| 01634 684 936 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Walderslade |
| Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra |
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| Courteney Rd, Gillingham, ME8 0GX |
| 0345 677 9300 |
| Distance: 2.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01622 - Maidstone |
| Area Code: 01634 - Medway |
| Area Code: 01795 - Sittingbourne |
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: Boxley Ward |
| Parish: Bredhurst Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hempstead Junior School
Address: Hempstead Junior School, Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01634336963
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact:
Parkwood Primary School
Address: Parkwood Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01634234699
Park Wood Junior School
Address: Park Wood Junior School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact:
Fairview Community Primary School
Address: Fairview Community Primary School, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01634338710
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01634231901
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact:
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01634371892
Hempstead Infant School
Address: Hempstead Infant School, Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3QG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01634336963
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, The Street, Bredhurst, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JY
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01634231271
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PU
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Swingate Primary School
Address: Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01634863778
Lordswood School
Address: Lordswood School, Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01634336767
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: 01634337766
Tunbury Primary School
Address: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: 01634863085
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Alexandra Hospital |
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| Address: Impton Lane, Chatham, ME5 9PG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01634 687166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Alexandra Hospital |
| 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: 5.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to KIMS Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
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| Address: |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Distance: 5.58 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 198 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0PX
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
TOOTHCARE DENTAL
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
KENTENDO (MAIDSTONE ROAD)
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-19 GOULD ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8DP
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
WALDERSLADE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 417 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 147 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PARKWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 119 LONG CATLIS ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9RR
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 269610
REACH HEALTHCARE
Address: GREEN SUITE, LORDSWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, SULTAN ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
DR O SINGH & PARTNER
Address: LORDSWOOD COMMUNITY, SULTAN ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
PATEL S K C
Address: 144 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 3QE
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235531
LONG CATLIS ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PARKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, LONG CATLIS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PR
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
LONG CATLIS ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, LONG CATLIS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PR
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 5 HEMPSTEAD VALLEY CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 3PB
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 388175
LORDSWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 17 KESTREL ROAD, LORDSWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, CHATHAM, ME5 8TH
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 863372
HEMPSTEAD PHARMACY
Address: 148B HEMPSTEAD ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3QE
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 376674
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: 33-35 PARKWOOD GREEN, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PW
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235880
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 373 MAIDSTONE ROAD, WIGMORE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 232079
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: UNIT 9-10, WALDERSLADE CENTRE, WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LR
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Rainham (Kent) Station is 2.90 miles away.
Address: Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF
Rainham (Kent) is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Rainham (Kent) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bearsted Station is 3.84 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.