About Birch Close
Birch Close is a street located in the village of Matfield. It uses the postcode TN12 7JW. The street has a length of approximately 81 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 41100089 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 31.62 miles South East from central London., 10.44 miles South West from Maidstone, 24.9 miles North East from Lewes and 31.96 miles West from Canterbury.
BIRCH CLOSE is within the Post Town of TONBRIDGE
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Map of Birch Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005165 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Birch Close |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2020 | £303,000 | £370,000 | £314,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £470,000 | £542,350 | £514,117 | 3 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Charles Church | 3 Dumbrell Drive, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6NB | Visit Website |
| Firefly Homes | 93 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6DS | Visit Website |
| Lambert & Foster Ltd | 77 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6DS | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Birch Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.155271 |
| Longitude | 0.372417 |
| OS Easting (X): | 565889 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 142291 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ659423 |
Roads that have a Junction with Birch Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Chestnut Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
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| Sunset | 19:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Herstmonceux West End 20 September 2024 at 09:00 (18.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.6°C (81.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00125837 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 44.00 |
| Area Population | 1682.00 |
| Male Population | 843.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 839.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024793 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tunbridge Wells 004A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005165 |
| MSOA Name: | Tunbridge Wells 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Paddock Wood Express |
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| 14 Commercial Rd, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6EL |
| 0345 026 9418 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paddock Wood Express |
| Waitrose Paddock Wood |
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| Church Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6EX |
| 01892 836647 |
| Distance: 1.99 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Paddock Wood |
| Tesco Pembury Superstore |
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| Woodsgate Corner, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4NE |
| 0345 677 9531 |
| Distance: 2.7 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pembury Superstore |
| Asda Tunbridge Wells |
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| Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EY |
| 01892 794200 |
| Distance: 3.53 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tunbridge Wells |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01892 - Tunbridge Wells |
| Area Code: 01580 - Cranbrook |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 11.2 | 10 | 15.4 | N | 11 |
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: Brenchley and Horsmonden Ward |
| Parish: Brenchley Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Paddock Wood Primary School
Address: Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact:
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Address: Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, Market Heath, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7NY
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01892722929
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Market Heath, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7NY
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Mascalls Academy
Address: Mascalls Academy, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT
Distance: 1.09 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: 4.59 (miles) |
| Directions from to Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury |
| 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: 7.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital |
| 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: 7.34 (miles) |
| Directions from to Tonbridge Cottage Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BRENCHLEY & MATFIELD DENTAL PRAC
Address: BRENCHLEY ROAD, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 7NY
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 67 HASTINGS ROAD, PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 4JS
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 MAIDSTONE ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6DG
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 20 CLIFTON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3AR
Distance: 4.13 miles
Contact: :
WOODBURY PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 WOODBURY PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 9NH
Distance: 4.85 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 77 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 0NH
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOWELL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 7NQ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 722007
WOODLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1-7 ALLINGTON ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6AX
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 833331
WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 186 HENWOOD GREEN ROAD, PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 4LR
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 825488
FIRETHORN
Address: LAMBERHURST ROAD, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 8LP
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
SPELDHURST & GREGGSWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 12A GREGGS WOOD ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3JL
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 541444
LAMBERHURST
Address: THE SURGERY, LAMBERHURST DOWN, LAMBERHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN3 8EX
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 890800
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PADDOCK WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 12 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, TN12 6EL
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 833203
PEMBURY PHARMACY
Address: 5 HIGH STREET, PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 4PH
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 822896
HEATH PHARMACY
Address: MAIDSTONE ROAD, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, TN12 8JJ
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 722217
GREGGSWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 106 GREGGS WOOD ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 3JG
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 540398
FIELD PHARMACY
Address: 11 OLD ROAD, EAST PECKHAM, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 5AS
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 871409
HOLLIS PHARMACY
Address: 285 UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 9EX
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 520823
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Paddock Wood Station is 2.00 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 3.67 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.