Map of The Downs
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005041 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Downs
The Downs is a street located in the village of Preston. It uses the postcode CT3 1DX. The street has a length of approximately 21 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 Downs is located within the Dover District 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 Downs has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 11301241 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Downs is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 59.34 miles East from central London., 6.52 miles East from Canterbury, 30.64 miles East from Maidstone and 44.14 miles South East from Chelmsford.
The Downs is within the Post Town of CANTERBURY.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near The Downs
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Skyhunter Property Consultants | Newnham House, Grove, Canterbury,CT3 4BH | |
| Elgars | 41 High Street, Wingham, Canterbury,CT3 1AB | Visit Website |
| Colebrook Sturrock | 74 The Street, Ash, Kent, CT3 2AA | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for The Downs
Location Details
| The Downs | |
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| Latitude | 51.302125 |
| Longitude | 1.227726 |
| OS Easting (X): | 624966 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 160893 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR250609 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for The Downs
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View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingFrequently asked Questions for The Downs
What Council (Local Authority) is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the local authority area of Dover Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the area of Preston Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the ward of Little Stour & Ashstone.
What County is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the constituency of South Thanet.
What Part of the UK is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the Kent Council area.
What Police Force area is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Downs
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Downs , CT3 1DX
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
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| Sunset | 20:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Downs, CT3 1DX
| Observed at Weather Station: | Manston 25 April 2024 at 04:00 (5.81 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.7°C (87.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00122895 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 44.15 |
| Area Population | 1799.00 |
| Male Population | 890.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 909.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024206 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dover 001A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005041 |
| MSOA Name: | Dover 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Canterbury 2 |
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| Unit 2 Stour Retail Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1AD |
| 01227450774 |
| Distance: 5.27 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Iceland Canterbury 2 |
| Sainsburys Herne Bay |
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| Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay, Kent , England, CT6 6GZ |
| 01227 360331 |
| Distance: 5.4 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Sainsburys Herne Bay |
| Asda Canterbury |
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| Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG |
| 01227 479719 |
| Distance: 5.73 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Asda Canterbury |
| Sainsburys Birchington Station Road Local |
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| 76 Station Road, Birchington, England, CT7 9RA |
| 1843846597 |
| Distance: 6.07 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Sainsburys Birchington Station Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01227 - Canterbury |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dover |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent &CT16 3PJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01304 821 199 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South Thanet |
| The Member of Parliament is Craig Mackinlay |
| Details for the MP Craig Mackinlay on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Craig Mackinlay on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Craig Mackinlay won with a majority of 10,587 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 73,223 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Little Stour & Ashstone Ward |
| Parish: Preston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01227722235
Wingham Primary School
Address: Wingham Primary School, School Lane, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1BD
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 01227720277
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
Address: Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, The Street, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RN
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 01227721300
Nearest Hospitals
| St Martin's Hospital |
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| Address: Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 459371 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Martin's Hospital |
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 6EB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 594700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
| Kent and Canterbury Hospital |
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| Address: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01227 766877 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.54 (miles) |
| Directions from to Kent and Canterbury Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Downs
WINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 1AA
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 16 HIGH STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, CT12 4BU
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: :
STURRY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, STURRY, CANTERBURY, CT2 0BD
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: :
CORNERWAYS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 MOAT SOLE, SANDWICH, CT13 9AU
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: :
BEECH GROVE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: BEECH GROVE, FOREST DRIVE, NONINGTON, DOVER, KENT, CT15 4FB
Distance: 5.15 miles
Contact: :
NEW STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 39 NEW STREET, SANDWICH, CT13 9BB
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Downs
ARIYARATNAM
Address: 2 NORTHCOURT ROAD, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 1BN
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 720205
ASH SURGERY
Address: CHILTON PLACE, ASH, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 2HD
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 812227
HERSDEN SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, ST. ALBANS ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, CT3 4EX
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
LITTLEBOURNE SURGERY
Address: COURT HILL, LITTLEBOURNE, CANTERBURY, CT3 1TX
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
DR CROSFIELD C E & PARTNERS
Address: VILLAGE HALL, THE LENGTH, ST. NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 0PW
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
STURRY SURGERY
Address: 53 ISLAND ROAD, STURRY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 0EF
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 710372
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Downs
BOOTS
Address: 22 THE STREET, ASH, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 2EW
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 812242
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 72 HIGH STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, KENT, CT12 4AD
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01843 821215
STURRY PHARMACY
Address: 8 HIGH STREET, STURRY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 0BD
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 710451
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 38 BROOMFIELD ROAD, BROOMFIELD, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 7LY
Distance: 5.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 366042
BOOTS
Address: 17 MARKET STREET, SANDWICH, KENT, CT13 9DA
Distance: 5.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 612047
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 269 RECULVER ROAD, BELTINGE, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 6SR
Distance: 5.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01227 369481
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Downs
GULLIFORD OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: ORPEN, DOWN BARTON ROAD, ST. NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 0PY
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
R & J MOORE LTD (SANDWICH)
Address: 16A KING STREET, SANDWICH, KENT, CT13 9BT
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
HERNE BAY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 6 THE BOULEVARD, ALTIRA BUSINESS PARK, HERNE BAY, KENT, CT6 6GZ
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: :
4182 CANTERBURY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1DG
Distance: 5.72 miles
Contact: :
R & J MOORE LTD (BIRCHINGTON)
Address: 47 STATION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 9DJ
Distance: 6.05 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (HERNE BAY)
Address: 108 MORTIMER STREET, HERNE BAY, CT6 5EB
Distance: 6.42 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Minster Station is 4.29 miles away.
Address: Minster station, Station Approach, Minster, Kent, CT12 4HX
Minster is situated on the Ashford to Ramsgate Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Minster Station is an unstaffed station.
Adisham Station is 4.39 miles away.
Address: Adisham station, Station Road, Adisham, Kent, CT3 3JE
Adisham is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Adisham Station is an unstaffed station.