Discovery Drive Swanley is a street located in the town of Swanley

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About Discovery Drive

Discovery Drive is a street located in the town of Swanley. The street has a length of approximately 335 metres.

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).

Discovery Drive is located within the Sevenoaks 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.

Discovery Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 34303141 in the National Street Gazetteer.

Discovery Drive has the postcodes of BR8 8FH and BR8 8FB.

Discovery Drive is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 14.33 miles South East from central London., 17.11 miles North West from Maidstone, 26.84 miles South West from Chelmsford and 32.15 miles East from Woking.

Discovery Drive is within the Post Town of SWANLEY.

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House Sales in Discovery Drive

Yearly House Sales for Discovery Drive
YearHighLowAverageSales
2017£408,950£408,950£408,9501
2018£272,950£483,950£378,82816
2019£236,950£431,950£260,82931
2020£237,950£429,950£261,76927
2021£77,000£94,500£85,7502
2022£248,000£248,000£248,0001
2023£300,000£280,000£290,0002

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Estate Agents near Discovery Drive

Estate Agents near Discovery Drive
NameAddressWebsite
Acorn8 High Street, Swanley, BR8 8BEVisit Website
Brookbanks Estate Agents41 High Street Swanley Kent BR8 8AEVisit Website
Robinson Jackson39 High Street, Swanley, BR8 8AEVisit Website

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Hotels near Discovery Drive

 

Budget Hotels near Discovery Drive

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Swanley
Address:London Road
Telephone: Learn More
1.16
2: Name:Premier Inn London Orpington
Address:83 The Walnuts, Orpington
Telephone: Learn More
3.51
3: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup
Address:1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN
Telephone:0871 984 6380 Learn More
3.79
4: Name:Premier Inn London Bexleyheath
Address:51 Albion Road
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4.59
5: Name:Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford
Address:University Way, Dartford Bridge
Telephone: Learn More
5.02

Location Details

Discovery Drive
Map showing the location of Discovery Drive
Latitude51.392845
Longitude0.176439
OS Easting (X):551404
OS Northing (Y):168281
OS Grid Reference:TQ514683

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Frequently asked Questions for Discovery Drive

What Council (Local Authority) is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the local authority area of Sevenoaks Council which is a District Council.

What Parish Council is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is in an unparished area.

What Electoral Ward is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the ward of Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village.

What County is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.

What Constituency is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the constituency of Sevenoaks.

What Part of the UK is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.

What County Council area is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the Kent Council area.

What Police Force area is Discovery Drive in?

Discovery Drive is located within the Kent Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with Discovery Drive

StreetJunction Type
Goldsel Roadjunction
Gala Avenuejunction
Allington Wayjunction
Worcester Drivepseudo node

Sunset and Sunrise times for Discovery Drive

Sunrise05:38
Sunset18:29

Latest Weather Conditions for Discovery Drive

Observed at Weather Station:Kenley 29 March 2024 at 07:00 (13.07 miles away)
Current Weather:Overcast
Temperature and Humidity:7.0°C (90.2%)
Wind Direction and Speed:S (11 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00124218
ONS Area NameMulti-Ethnic Suburbia
Average Age42.02
Area Population1267.00
Male Population627.00 (49%)
Female Population640.00 (51%)
Benefit Claimants7 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01024474
LSOA Name:Sevenoaks 003C
SOA Code:8c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02005089
MSOA Name:Sevenoaks 003

Nearest Supermarkets

Asda Swanley
London Road, Swanley, BR8 7UN
01322 668526
Distance: 0.26 Miles
Directions from Discovery Drive to Asda Swanley
Iceland Swanley
Unit 25A, Swanley Shopping Centre, Swanley, BR8 7TG
01322614460
Distance: 0.27 Miles
Directions from Discovery Drive to Iceland Swanley
Tesco Sidcup Superstore
Edgington Way, Sidcup, DA14 5BN
0345 677 9620
Distance: 2.68 Miles
Directions from Discovery Drive to Tesco Sidcup Superstore
Tesco St Pauls Cray Esso Express
Sevenoaks Way, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 3AQ
0345 677 9602
Distance: 2.76 Miles
Directions from Discovery Drive to Tesco St Pauls Cray Esso Express

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01689 - Orpington
Area Code: 01322 - Dartford
Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet
Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Sevenoaks
Visit the Council's Website
Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent &TN13 1HG
Send email
Telephone Number: 01732 227 000
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Sevenoaks
The Member of Parliament is Laura Trott
Details for the MP Laura Trott on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Laura Trott on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2019 General Election Laura Trott won with a majority of 20,818 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,757
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Ward
Parish: Unparished area
Ceremonial County: Kent

Nearest Schools

Primary Schools

High Firs Primary School

Address: Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Kilbride

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-12)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01322669721

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Address: Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY

Headteacher: Mrs Giovanna McRae

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-05)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01322663119

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Address: St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU

Headteacher: Mrs Amanda McGarrigle

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-07)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01322665212

Secondary Schools

Orchards Academy

Address: St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE

Headteacher: Mr Andy Lazenby

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-07-02)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01322665231

Wilmington Academy

Address: Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR

Headteacher: Mr Michael Gore

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-05-05)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 2.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01322272111

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Address: Common Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Harrington

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-14)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 2.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01322223090

Higher Schools

North Kent College

Address: Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT

Headteacher: Mr David Gleed

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-11-30)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: 01322629400

National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries

Address: The Backstage Centre, Purfleet, , RM19 1RJ

Headteacher: Ms Sue Dare

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2019-10-11)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 8.08 miles

Contact:

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College

Address: Red Lion Lane, London, , SE18 4LD

Headteacher: Mr Geoffrey Osborne

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-10-04)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 9.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 02083199700

Nearest Hospitals

BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital
Address: Bucks Cross Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 7RG,
Independent Sector
BMI Healthcare
Telephone: 01689 877855
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 4.96 (miles)
Directions from to BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital
Queen Mary
Address: Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT,
NHS Sector
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 020 8302 2678
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 5.94 (miles)
Directions from to Queen Mary
Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services
Address: East Hill, Dartford, DA1 1SA,
NHS Sector
Virgin Care Services Ltd
Telephone: 01322 622374
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 6.5 (miles)
Directions from to Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists near Discovery Drive

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1B HIGH STREET, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 8AE

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

3 THE MALL [DENTAL PRACTICE]

Address: 3 THE MALL, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7WL

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: WYNDCOTT, BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AT

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: :

WHITE OAK DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AP

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR

Distance: 2.74 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 160 MAIN ROAD, SUTTON AT HONE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 9HP

Distance: 2.80 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near Discovery Drive

THE OAKS PARTNERSHIP

Address: THE OAKS, NIGHTINGALE WAY, SWANLEY, BR8 7UP

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 668775

THE CEDARS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact: :

SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 663111

BRAESIDE SURGERY

Address: GORSE HILL, FARNINGHAM, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 0JU

Distance: 2.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 862110

DERRY DOWNS SURGERY

Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU

Distance: 2.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01689 820036

ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE

Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR

Distance: 2.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01689 820523

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies near Discovery Drive

WELL

Address: 25 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TG

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 663209

SWANLEY PHARMACY

Address: 47 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TQ

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 662259

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: 1 ALEXANDER GROVE, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 668536

THE VILLAGE PHARMACY

Address: 15 MAIN ROAD, HEXTABLE, SWANLEY, BR8 7RB

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 663021

JOYDENS WOOD PHARMACY

Address: 2 BIRCHWOOD PARADE, WOODSIDE DRIVE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 7NJ

Distance: 2.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01322 522711

OSBON PHARMACY

Address: 55 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3NJ

Distance: 2.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01689 837575

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near Discovery Drive

GARETH ARMSTRONG AND RICHARD ARMSTRONG (SWANLEY CENTRE)

Address: 17 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TG

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (SWANLEY)

Address: UNIT 39 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TQ

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: :

4656 SWANLEY

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (ORPINGTON)

Address: UNIT 9, NUGENT SHOPPING PARK, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3RP

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (ORPINGTON)

Address: 175 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LW

Distance: 3.45 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)

Address: 194 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0JN

Distance: 3.47 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Swanley Station is 0.31 miles away.

Address: Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, BR8 8JD

Swanley is situated on the Maidstone Line|Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.

Swanley Station is staffed on a full time basis.

Directions from Discovery Drive to Swanley Rail Station

Eynsford Station is 2.41 miles away.

Address: Eynsford station, Station Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0HP

Eynsford is situated on the Maidstone Line and is managed by Southeastern.

Eynsford Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions from Discovery Drive to Eynsford Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Biggin Hill Airport is 7.44 miles away Directions from Discovery Drive to Biggin Hill Airport
London City Airport is 9.44 miles away Directions from Discovery Drive to London City Airport
London Gatwick Airport is 21.94 miles away Directions from Discovery Drive to London Gatwick Airport

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