Maidstone Road is a street located in the town of Ashford and near the town of Ashford and in the village of Charing and near the village of Charing and near the village of Charing Heath and near the village of Hothfield and in the village of Potters Corner and in the village of Ram Lane and in the village of Tutt Hill and near the village of Tutt Hill. The street has a length of approximately 11,821 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 Ashford 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 Numbers of 1300761, 1300033, 1300763, 1301078, 1303564, 1301749, 1300760, 1301750 and 1300762 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of TN27 0JS, TN27 0JE, TN27 0JD, TN27 0DE, TN27 0DB, TN26 1AW, TN26 1AR, TN26 1AP, TN26 1AN, TN26 1AG, TN26 1AF, TN25 4NR, TN25 4NP, TN24 8UD, TN24 8UB, TN24 8UA, TN24 8TY, TN24 8TX, TN24 8TU, TN24 8RL, TN27 0DA and TN26 1AE.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 48.19 miles South East from central London., 12.78 miles South West from Canterbury, 16.76 miles South East from Maidstone and 41.67 miles North East from Lewes.
MAIDSTONE ROAD is within the Post Town of ASHFORD
Map of Maidstone Road
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| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004999, E02004997 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Maidstone Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Ashford Address: Rutherford Road, Ashford, TN25 4BN Telephone: 0871 984 6004 Visit Hotel Page |
0.55 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Ashford - Eureka Park Address: Eureka Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.60 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ashford Central Address: Hall Avenue, Orbital Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.57 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Ashford North Address: Maidstone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.70 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Canterbury Dunkirk Address: A2 Trunk Road, Faversham, ME13 9LN Telephone: 0871 984 6023 Visit Hotel Page |
10.83 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Maidstone Road
UPRN: 100060792700
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792701
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792702
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792703
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792704
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792706
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792707
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792712
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792715
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792716
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792717
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792718
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060792726
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £140,000 | £260,000 | £353,167 | 6 |
| 2015 | £285,000 | £340,000 | £419,390 | 4 |
| 2016 | £250,000 | £560,000 | £390,500 | 4 |
| 2017 | £212,000 | £625,000 | £436,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | £2,500 | £514,117 | £347,206 | 3 |
| 2019 | £820,000 | £335,000 | £567,500 | 4 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £640,000 | £463,750 | 4 |
| 2021 | £272,000 | £625,000 | £530,000 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saddlers | 1-3 Old Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0JG | Visit Website |
| Martin & Co | 7-9 Repton Avenue Ashford TN23 3RX | Visit Website |
| Mockford & Hunt | Unit 1, Trinity Road, Goat Leas, Kennington, TN25 4AB | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 21 Cedar Parade, Repton Avenue, Ashford, TN23 3TE | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 21 Cedar Parade, Repton Park Avenue, Repton Park, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3TE | Visit Website |
We have found 22 postcodes
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| Maidstone Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.156535 |
| Longitude | 0.860653 |
| OS Easting (X): | 600017 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 143646 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR000436 |
Known Residential Addresses for Maidstone Road
- 11
- 13
- 9
- HEATHERLEA
- 34
- 36
- REDSTONE HOUSE
- SAN ANGELO
- WOODSIDE VIEW
- HOADSHILL
- GLENMOOR
- NIRVANA
- THE OLD FORGE
- THE BUNGALOW
- LAKE HOUSE
- BARROW HILL HOUSE
- HOTHFIELD SERVICE STATION
- TUTT HILL YELLOW FISHERMAN
- SHAW GRANGE
- KING ARTHURS COURT
- 19
- 29
- PARTLY HALL
- PLUMSTEAD
- PEAR TREE HOUSE
- 2
- SHAW GRANGE THE ANNEXE
- LARKFIELD
- HEATH COTTAGES 3-4
- HEATH COTTAGES 2
Roads that have a Junction with Maidstone Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hook Lane | junction |
| Charing Heath Road | junction |
| Ashford Road (A20) | pseudo node |
| Northern By-Pass (A252) | roundabout |
| Northern By-Pass (A252) | roundabout |
| Sayer Road | roundabout |
| Old Ashford Road | junction |
| The High Street | junction |
| The High Street | junction |
| Tatchell Drive | junction |
| Poppyfields | junction |
| Wicken Lane | junction |
| Chapel Road | junction |
| Sandyhurst Lane | junction |
| Godinton Lane | junction |
| Sandyhurst Lane | junction |
| Orchard Heights | roundabout |
| Campion Close | junction |
| Sir John Fogge Avenue | junction |
| Templer Way (A28) | roundabout |
| Templer Way (A28) | roundabout |
| Fougeres Way (A20) | roundabout |
| Fougeres Way (A20) | roundabout |
| Simone Weil Avenue (A28) | roundabout |
| Simone Weil Avenue (A28) | roundabout |
| Warren Lane | junction |
| Repton Manor Road | junction |
| Warren Lane | junction |
| Chart Road (A28) | pseudo node |
| Quantock Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
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| Sunset | 16:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Langdon Bay 31 December 2024 at 03:00 (21.19 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.0°C (100.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121810, E00121953, E00121756, E00121760, E00121803, E00121802, E00121800, E00121784, E00121783 & E00121780 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families, Multi-Ethnic Hardship, Self-Sufficient Retirement, Comfortable Suburbia, Detached Retirement Living, Rural Life, Ageing Rural Flat Tenants, Older Farming Communities, Rural White-Collar Workers & Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 38.83, 45.82, 41.86, 44.39, 45.26, 50.68 & 47.88 |
| Area Population | 1501.00, 1415.00, 1225.00, 1182.00, 1221.00, 1111.00 & 1245.00 |
| Male Population | 726.00, 678.00, 593.00, 578.00, 587.00 & 538.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 775.00, 737.00, 632.00, 604.00, 634.00, 573.00 & 667.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 28, 10, 17, 5, 6 & 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023992, E01024022, E01023981, E01023989, E01023990, E01023985 &E01023986 |
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| LSOA Name: | Ashford 004E, Ashford 004H, Ashford 004B, Ashford 002C, Ashford 002D, Ashford 002A &Ashford 002B |
| SOA Code: | 3d, 5e, 2b, 2d &2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004999 &E02004997 |
| MSOA Name: | Ashford 004 &Ashford 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Ashford |
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| Repton Park, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RT |
| 01233 660082 |
| Distance: 0.14 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Ashford |
| Sainsburys Bybrook |
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| Simone Weil Avenue, Ashford, England, TN24 8YN |
| 01233 610841 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bybrook |
| Tesco Ashford High St Express |
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| 80 High St, Ashford, TN24 8SW |
| 0345 671 9660 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ashford High St Express |
| Iceland Ashford |
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| 64 High Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TB |
| 01233631975 |
| Distance: 0.7 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ashford |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01233 - Ashford (Kent) |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.1 | 8.1 | 9.4 | N | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Ashford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent &TN23 1PL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01233 331 111 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Ashford |
| The Member of Parliament is Sojan Joseph &Katie Lam |
| Details for the MP Sojan Joseph &Katie Lam on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sojan Joseph &Katie Lam on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sojan Joseph &Katie Lam won with a majority of 1,779 the result was Lab gain from Con &Con hold. The total electorate was 76,233 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Victoria, Furley, Bockhanger, Downs West, Upper Weald &Charing Ward |
| Parish: Hothfield Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
The Norton Knatchbull School
Address: The Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01233620045
The North School
Address: The North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01233634171
Highworth Grammar School
Address: Highworth Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01233624910
England Primary Schools
Willesborough Infant School
Address: Willesborough Infant School, Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JZ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01233624165
Phoenix Community Primary School
Address: Phoenix Community Primary School, Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01233622510
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Western Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ND
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01233625531
Downs View Infant School
Address: Downs View Infant School, Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01233632339
Kennington Church of England Academy
Address: Kennington Church of England Academy, Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01233623744
Goat Lees Primary School
Address: Goat Lees Primary School, Hurst Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9RR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01233630201
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Quantock Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QN
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01233622797
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Ashford, Quantock Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QN
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact:
Victoria Road Primary School
Address: Victoria Road Primary School, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7HQ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01233620044
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Address: St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford, Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01233623199
Repton Manor Primary School
Address: Repton Manor Primary School, Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01233666307
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
Address: Ashford Oaks Community Primary School, Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01223631259
Godinton Primary School
Address: Godinton Primary School, Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01233621616
Beaver Green Primary School
Address: Beaver Green Primary School, Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01233621989
Great Chart Primary School
Address: Great Chart Primary School, Hoxton Close, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01233620040
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01233614660
Chilmington Green Primary School
Address: Chilmington Green Primary School, Mock Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DS
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: 01233228241
Nearest Hospitals
| One Ashford Hospital |
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| Address: Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0YS, |
| NHS Sector |
| One Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01233 423000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.88 (miles) |
| Directions from to One Ashford Hospital |
| William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) |
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| Address: Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01233 633331 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) |
| Faversham Cottage Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Stone Street, Faversham, ME13 8PS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01795 562068 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 17.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to Faversham Cottage Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
REPTON DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 26 CEDAR PARADE, REPTON AVENUE, ASHFORD, TN23 3TE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
ASHFORD DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 8 NEW RENTS, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 1JJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
HAYES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 29-31 NEW RENTS, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 1JJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
WOLSELEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 WOLSELEY PLACE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8UL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
WELLDENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 CANTERBURY ROAD, ASHFORD, TN24 8JY
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (WELLDENE)
Address: CANTERBURY ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8JY
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOLLINGTON SURGERY
Address: BLUE LINE LANE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8NA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 622361
HOLLINGTON SURGERY
Address: BLUE LINE LANE, ASHFORD, TN24 8UN
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
NEW HAYESBANK SURGERY
Address: BYBROOK, KENNINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 9JZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 624642
SYDENHAM HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SYDENHAM HOUSE MED CENTRE, MILL COURT, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8DN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 645851
MUSGROVE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, TN23 7SP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
MUSGROVE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, TN23 7SP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: UNIT 1 & 2 CEDAR PARADE, REPTON AVENUE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 3TE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 843177
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 92 HIGH STREET, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8SE
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 620593
BOOTS
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8TB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 625528
COURTS PHARMACY
Address: NEW HAYESBANK SURGERY, CEMETERY LANE, KENNINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 9JZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 622869
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: UNIT 3, EUREKA PLACE, TRINITY ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN25 4BY
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 638961
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-3, MILL COURT, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8DN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01233 620465
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BYBROOK SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, SIMONE WEIL AVENUE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8YN
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ASHFORD)
Address: 36 COUNTY SQUARE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 1YD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
CARGILLS OPTOMETRISTS - ASHFORD
Address: 7 NORTH STREET, ASHFORD, TN24 8LF
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ASHFORD)
Address: 58 HIGH STREET, ASHFORD, TN24 8TB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH ST, ASHFORD)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, ASHFORD, KENT, TN24 8TB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
I-ZONE OPTICIANS
Address: 18A BANK STREET, ASHFORD, TN23 1BE
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ashford International Station is 1.11 miles away.
Address: Ashford International station, Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ
Ashford International is situated on the Marshlink Line|South Eastern Main Line|Maidstone Line|Ashford to Ramsgate Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Ashford International Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Wye Station is 3.57 miles away.
Address: Wye station, Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EB
Wye is situated on the Ashford to Ramsgate Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Wye Station is staffed on a part time basis.