About Watkins Close
Watkins Close is a street located in the village of Staplehurst. It uses the postcode TN12 0PT. The street has a length of approximately 47 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 Maidstone 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 24201620 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 36.6 miles South East from central London., 7.41 miles South from Maidstone, 24.32 miles West from Canterbury and 30.89 miles North East from Lewes.
WATKINS CLOSE is within the Post Town of TONBRIDGE
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Map of Watkins Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005086 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2021 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £305,000 | £312,500 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Wards | 31 High Street, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0AD | Visit Website |
| Radfords Estate Agents | The Estate Office, Crampton House, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AU | Visit Website |
| PULLENS ESTATE AGENTS LTD | Slaney Place, Headcorn Road, Staplehurst,TN12 0DT | Visit Website |
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View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Watkins Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.167571 |
| Longitude | 0.550331 |
| OS Easting (X): | 578280 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 144074 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ783441 |
Roads that have a Junction with Watkins Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Corner Farm Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
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| Sunset | 18:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Herstmonceux West End 21 September 2024 at 14:00 (21.65 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 24.1°C (54.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123900 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Suburbia |
| Average Age | 41.90 |
| Area Population | 1433.00 |
| Male Population | 704.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 729.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024408 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 019C |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005086 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Headcorn Local |
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| 34 High Street, Headcorn, Ashford, England, TN27 9NE |
| 01622 892072 |
| Distance: 3.13 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Headcorn Local |
| Morrisons Maidstone |
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| Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9NN |
| 01622 687280 |
| Distance: 5.46 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Maidstone |
| Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
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| 411 Loose Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 9QB |
| 1622356699 |
| Distance: 5.99 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
| Tesco Maidstone Tovil Superstore |
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| Farleigh Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RQ |
| 0345 677 9475 |
| Distance: 6.71 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Tovil Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01580 - Cranbrook |
| 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 | 18 | 19.8 | 22.8 | N | 14 |
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 Maidstone and The Weald |
| The Member of Parliament is Katie Lam |
| Details for the MP Katie Lam on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Katie Lam on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Katie Lam won with a majority of 8,422 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,987 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Staplehurst Ward |
| Parish: Staplehurst Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Staplehurst School
Address: Staplehurst School, Gybbon Rise, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01580891765
Nearest Hospitals
| Benenden Hospital |
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| Address: Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AX, |
| Independent Sector |
| Benenden Hospital |
| Telephone: 01580 240333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Benenden Hospital |
| The Somerfield Hospital |
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| Address: 63-77 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 12.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
| 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: 12.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maidstone Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
STAPLEHURST DENTAL
Address: 4 STATION ROAD, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0QE
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.STAPLEHURSTDENTALPRACTICE.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE BOWER, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0BL
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: OFFENS DRIVE, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0LB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FORGE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0AH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH GREEN, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9HR
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 KINGS ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9QU
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STAPLEHURST HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OFFENS DRIVE, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0LB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
MALLING HEALTH FOUR
Address: STAPLEHURST HEALTH CENTRE, OFFENS DRIVE, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0LB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 891220
MARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH GREEN, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9HP
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 831257
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH LANE, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3BD
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 842212
HEADCORN SURGERY
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890294
SOUTHWAYS
Address: NORTH STREET, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3HT
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
STAPLEHURST PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0AA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 891528
MARDEN PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9DP
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 831495
ALLCURES PLC
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890758
CRANBROOK PHARMACY
Address: WHITE LION HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CRANBROOK, TN17 3DF
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 713292
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Staplehurst Station is 0.27 miles away.
Address: Staplehurst station, Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR
Staplehurst is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Staplehurst Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Marden (Kent) Station is 2.53 miles away.
Address: Marden station, Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS
Marden (Kent) is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Marden (Kent) Station is staffed on a part time basis.