Playstool Close in the village of Newington
About Playstool Close
Playstool Close is a street located in the village of Newington. It uses the postcode ME9 7NJ. The street has a length of approximately 349 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 Swale 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 39000979 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 34.9 miles East from central London., 8.12 miles North East from Maidstone, 18.81 miles West from Canterbury and 27.74 miles South from Chelmsford.
PLAYSTOOL CLOSE is within the Post Town of SITTINGBOURNE
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Map of Playstool Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005122 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Playstool Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent Address: Bobbing Corner Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.86 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Medway M2 Address: Motorway Junction 4-5, M2, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ Telephone: 0871 984 6198 Visit Hotel Page |
2.58 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Rainham Kent Address: High Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.75 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park Address: Will Adams Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.18 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Chatham Gillingham Victory Pier Address: Blake Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.70 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £165,000 | £170,000 | £167,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £247,500 | £180,000 | £213,750 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rainham Homes Ltd | 135 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BD | Visit Website |
| Kayleigh Stevens Personal Property Consultancy, Rainham | 123 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8AN | Visit Website |
| Pollard Estates | 34 Station Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PH | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 84 High Street, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7JJ | Visit Website |
| Jacksons Estate Agents | High Street, Rainham, ME8 7JH | Visit Website |
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| Playstool Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.350570 |
| Longitude | 0.663685 |
| OS Easting (X): | 585465 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 164700 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ855647 |
Roads that have a Junction with Playstool Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Playstool Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 15 November 2024 at 06:00 (15.78 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.2°C (85.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00124714 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 42.63 |
| Area Population | 1749.00 |
| Male Population | 810.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 939.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 20 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024570 |
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| LSOA Name: | Swale 008A |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005122 |
| MSOA Name: | Swale 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Rainham |
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| Unit 12 District Centre, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7HW |
| 01634261356 |
| Distance: 2.58 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Rainham |
| Tesco Rainham Kent Metro |
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| 1 Rainham Centre, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HW |
| 0345 677 9568 |
| Distance: 2.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rainham Kent Metro |
| Tesco Milton Regis Express |
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| Chalkwell Rd, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BQ |
| 0345 026 9272 |
| Distance: 2.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Milton Regis Express |
| Morrisons Sittingbourne |
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| Mill Way, Sittingbourne ME10 3EX |
| 01795 473961 |
| Distance: 3.04 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Sittingbourne |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01795 - Sittingbourne |
| Area Code: 01634 - Medway |
| Area Code: 01622 - Maidstone |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.2 | 17.3 | 23.3 | N | 40 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Swale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent &ME10 3HT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01795 417 850 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| The Member of Parliament is Kevin McKenna |
| Details for the MP Kevin McKenna on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kevin McKenna on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kevin McKenna won with a majority of 355 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,067 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hartlip &Newington and Upchurch Ward |
| Parish: Newington Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Lower Halstow Primary School
Address: Lower Halstow Primary School, School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7ES
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01795842344
Bobbing Village School
Address: Bobbing Village School, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8PL
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01795423939
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Address: Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, The Street, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TL
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01795842473
Newington Church of England Primary School
Address: Newington Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01795842300
Holywell Primary School
Address: Holywell Primary School, Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Westlands School
Address: Westlands School, Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: 01795477475
Nearest Hospitals
| Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01795 418300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Sittingbourne Memorial 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: 9.04 (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: 9.85 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Alexandra Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
23 MIERSCOURT ROAD
Address: RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8JE
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
THE RAINHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
CHOPRA & ASSOCIATES
Address: SUTTON HOUSE, 5 LONDON ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 1NQ
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
MAIDSTONE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 3 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DH
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
THE LONDON ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 LONDON ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 1NA
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 BIRLING AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HB
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NEWINGTON SURGERY
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, NEWINGTON, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 7JR
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SHAUNAK LN
Address: 56 OAK LANE UPCHURCH, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME9 7AU
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231423
THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 29 QUARTZ WAY, THE MEADS, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 5AA
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 477266
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE RED SUITE, 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337620
CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
THE CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337642
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
NEWINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 44 NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, NEWINGTON, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME9 7JL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 844131
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: QUARTZ WAY, OFF JACINTH DRIVE, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 5JA
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 438558
BOOTS
Address: RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231191
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 8 RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 375047
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 23 LONDON ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 1NQ
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: 33-35 PARKWOOD GREEN, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PW
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235880
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Newington Station is 0.29 miles away.
Address: Newington station, Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ
Newington is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Newington Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Rainham (Kent) Station is 2.51 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.