Downs Close in the village of Headcorn
About Downs Close
Downs Close is a street located in the village of Headcorn. It uses the postcode TN27 9UG. The street has a length of approximately 118 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 24201796 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 39.44 miles South East from central London., 8.72 miles South East from Maidstone, 20.92 miles South West from Canterbury and 33.73 miles North East from Lewes.
DOWNS CLOSE is within the Post Town of ASHFORD
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Map of Downs Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005084 (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) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Downs Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Maidstone Address: Maidstone Service Area, M20 Jct 8, Hollingbourne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.86 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Ashford North Address: Maidstone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.06 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Maidstone Central Address: St Peter's St, Maidstone, ME16 0SR Telephone: 0871 984 6034 Visit Hotel Page |
8.82 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Ashford - Eureka Park Address: Eureka Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.26 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Ashford Address: Rutherford Road, Ashford, TN25 4BN Telephone: 0871 984 6004 Visit Hotel Page |
10.31 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £235,000 | £263,500 | £262,833 | 3 |
| 2015 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £233,000 | £260,000 | £246,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | £400,000 | £327,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £297,000 | £297,000 | £297,000 | 1 |
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 |
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| Wards - Headcorn | 35A High Street, Headcorn, Ashford,TN27 9NL | Visit Website |
| Wards | 35A High Street, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9NE | Visit Website |
| The Coles Group | Roundoak, Heniker Lane, Sutton Valence, ME17 3ED | Visit Website |
| PULLENS ESTATE AGENTS LTD | Slaney Place, Headcorn Road, Staplehurst,TN12 0DT | Visit Website |
| Wards | 31 High Street, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0AD | Visit Website |
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| Downs Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.168118 |
| Longitude | 0.633398 |
| OS Easting (X): | 584084 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 144340 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ841443 |
Roads that have a Junction with Downs Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Sharp's Field | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Herstmonceux West End 16 November 2024 at 17:00 (23.58 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.9°C (81.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123691 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.28 |
| Area Population | 1760.00 |
| Male Population | 848.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 912.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024365 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 017B |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005084 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 017 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Headcorn Local |
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| 34 High Street, Headcorn, Ashford, England, TN27 9NE |
| 01622 892072 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Headcorn Local |
| Morrisons Maidstone |
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| Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9NN |
| 01622 687280 |
| Distance: 6.58 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Maidstone |
| Waitrose Tenterden |
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| 10 Sayers Lane, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BW |
| 01580 765168 |
| Distance: 7.3 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Tenterden |
| Tesco Bearsted Esso Express |
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| 143 Ashford Rd, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NE |
| 0345 671 9276 |
| Distance: 7.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bearsted Esso Express |
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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| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.5 | 8 | 8.1 | N | 22 |
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 Faversham and Mid Kent |
| 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: Headcorn Ward |
| Parish: Headcorn Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Headcorn Primary School
Address: Headcorn Primary School, Kings Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9QT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01622891289
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: 9.13 (miles) |
| Directions from to Benenden Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
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| Address: |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Distance: 13.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
| KIMS Hospital |
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| Address: Newnham Court Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5FT, |
| NHS Sector |
| KIMS Hospital |
| Telephone: 01622 237 500 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to KIMS Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 STATION ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9SB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 KINGS ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9QU
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: EAST SUTTON PARK, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3DF
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
STAPLEHURST DENTAL
Address: 4 STATION ROAD, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0QE
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.STAPLEHURSTDENTALPRACTICE.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FORGE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0AH
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE BOWER, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0BL
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HEADCORN SURGERY
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890294
HEADCORN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SHENLEY ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, TN27 9HX
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH LANE, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3BD
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 842212
STAPLEHURST HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OFFENS DRIVE, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0LB
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
MALLING HEALTH FOUR
Address: STAPLEHURST HEALTH CENTRE, OFFENS DRIVE, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0LB
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 891220
SOUTHWAYS
Address: NORTH STREET, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3HT
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ALLCURES PLC
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890758
STAPLEHURST PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0AA
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 891528
MARDEN PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9DP
Distance: 5.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 831495
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 5.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 6.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
SAXON WARRIOR PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2PG
Distance: 6.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Headcorn Station is 0.31 miles away.
Address: Headcorn station, Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD
Headcorn is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Headcorn Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Staplehurst Station is 3.60 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.