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 Tunbridge Wells 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 29.71 miles South East from central London., 9.46 miles South West from Maidstone, 26.09 miles North East from Lewes and 32.12 miles West from Canterbury.
THE FORGE is within the Post Town of TONBRIDGE
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Map of The Forge
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005162 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Forge |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 The Forge
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Tonbridge Address: Pembury Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.31 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Tonbridge North Address: 109 London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.42 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Maidstone A26 Wateringbury Address: 103 Tonbridge Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.69 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Tunbridge Wells Address: Mount Ephriam, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU Telephone: 0871 984 6381 Visit Hotel Page |
5.80 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Sevenoaks/Maidstone Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.89 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Forge | |
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| Latitude | 51.183868 |
| Longitude | 0.357483 |
| OS Easting (X): | 564743 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 145436 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ647454 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:41 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Herstmonceux West End 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (20.37 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.5°C (69.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00125866 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 40.73 |
| Area Population | 2467.00 |
| Male Population | 1233.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1234.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024798 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tunbridge Wells 001A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005162 |
| MSOA Name: | Tunbridge Wells 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Paddock Wood Express |
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| 14 Commercial Rd, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6EL |
| 0345 026 9418 |
| Distance: 1.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paddock Wood Express |
| Waitrose Paddock Wood |
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| Church Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6EX |
| 01892 836647 |
| Distance: 1.46 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Paddock Wood |
| Tesco Pembury Superstore |
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| Woodsgate Corner, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4NE |
| 0345 677 9531 |
| Distance: 3.37 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pembury Superstore |
| Asda Tunbridge Wells |
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| Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EY |
| 01892 794200 |
| Distance: 3.43 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tunbridge Wells |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01892 - Tunbridge Wells |
| Area Code: 01622 - Maidstone |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Tunbridge Wells |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Civic Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent &TN1 1RS |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01892 526 121 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Tunbridge Wells |
| The Member of Parliament is Mike Martin |
| Details for the MP Mike Martin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mike Martin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mike Martin won with a majority of 8,687 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 78,738 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Capel Ward |
| Parish: Capel Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Paddock Wood Primary School
Address: Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Capel Primary School
Address: Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Road, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6RP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01892833919
England Secondary Schools
Mascalls Academy
Address: Mascalls Academy, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01892835366
Nearest Hospitals
| Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury |
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| Address: Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01892 823535 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury |
| Tonbridge Cottage Hospital |
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| Address: Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0NE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01732 353653 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Tonbridge Cottage Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital |
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| Address: Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.03 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 MAIDSTONE ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6DG
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
BRENCHLEY & MATFIELD DENTAL PRAC
Address: BRENCHLEY ROAD, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 7NY
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: COMMERCIAL HOUSE, HIGH STREET, HADLOW, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN11 0EE
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 67 HASTINGS ROAD, PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 4JS
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
LYONS CRESCENT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-19 LYONS CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1EY
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
STRADBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 LYONS CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1EY
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WOODLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1-7 ALLINGTON ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6AX
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 833331
WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 186 HENWOOD GREEN ROAD, PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 4LR
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 825488
HOWELL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 7NQ
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 722007
HADLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OLD SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, HADLOW, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN11 0ET
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 667443
WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 47 EAST STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1LA
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 770088
TONBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 3 RIVER LAWN ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1EP
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 352907
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PADDOCK WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 12 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, TN12 6EL
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 833203
FIELD PHARMACY
Address: 11 OLD ROAD, EAST PECKHAM, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 5AS
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 871409
HADLOW PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, HIGH STREET, HADLOW, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN11 0DA
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 850259
PEMBURY PHARMACY
Address: 5 HIGH STREET, PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 4PH
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 822896
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 11 MARTIN HARDIE WAY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN10 4AE
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 355956
EAST STREET PHARMACY
Address: WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE, 47 EAST STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1LA
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Paddock Wood Station is 1.38 miles away.
Address: Paddock Wood station, Station Approach, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6ER
Paddock Wood is situated on the South Eastern Main Line|Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Paddock Wood Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Beltring Station is 2.46 miles away.
Address: Beltring station, Beltring Road, Beltring, Kent, TN12 6QH
Beltring is situated on the Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Beltring Station is an unstaffed station.