About Gorse Hill
Gorse Hill is a primary road in Farningham|DARTFORD with a minimum of 40 mph and a maximum speed of 60 mph and without street lighting
Gorse Hill is located within the Sevenoaks 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.
Gorse Hill is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 17.7 miles South East from central London., 13.75 miles North West from Maidstone, 27.22 miles South from Chelmsford and 34.79 miles East from Woking.
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Map of Gorse Hill
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02005091, E02005093 (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) | |
Location Details
| Gorse Hill | |
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| Latitude | 51.367601 |
| Longitude | 0.242927 |
| OS Easting (X): | 556114 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 165613 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ561656 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
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Frequently asked Questions for Gorse Hill
What Council (Local Authority) is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the local authority area of Sevenoaks Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the area of Farningham & West Kingsdown Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the ward of Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth &Fawkham and West Kingsdown.
What County is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the constituency of Sevenoaks.
What Part of the UK is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the Kent Council area.
What Police Force area is Gorse Hill in?
Gorse Hill is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Gorse Hill
Sunset and Sunrise times for Gorse Hill
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
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| Sunset | 21:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Gorse Hill
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 5 June 2024 at 02:00 (15.05 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Fog |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.0°C (97.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00124023, E00124046 & E00124051 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Rural Retirement, White Suburban Communities & Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.21, 44.76 & 51.84 |
| Area Population | 1319.00, 1509.00 & 1504.00 |
| Male Population | 661.00, 767.00 & 738.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 658.00, 742.00 & 766.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8, 10 & 7 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024433, E01024437 &E01024436 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sevenoaks 005C, Sevenoaks 007C &Sevenoaks 007B |
| SOA Code: | 2b, 5c &8b |
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| MSOA Code: | E02005091 &E02005093 |
| MSOA Name: | Sevenoaks 005 &Sevenoaks 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Longfield |
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| 63 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA |
| 01474 708932 |
| Distance: 3.19 Miles |
| Directions from Gorse Hill to Waitrose & Partners Longfield |
| Asda Swanley |
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| London Road, Swanley, BR8 7UN |
| 01322 668526 |
| Distance: 3.49 Miles |
| Directions from Gorse Hill to Asda Swanley |
| Iceland Swanley |
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| Unit 25A, Swanley Shopping Centre, Swanley, BR8 7TG |
| 01322614460 |
| Distance: 3.58 Miles |
| Directions from Gorse Hill to Iceland Swanley |
| Tesco Meopham Express |
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| The Parade, Meopham, DA13 0JL |
| 0345 610 2943 |
| Distance: 5.14 Miles |
| Directions from Gorse Hill to Tesco Meopham Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01322 - Dartford |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01689 - Orpington |
| Area Code: 01732 - Sevenoaks |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Ward: Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth &Fawkham and West Kingsdown Ward |
| Parish: Farningham & West Kingsdown Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School
Address: St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6JP
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01474853484
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Address: Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, Horton Road, Horton Kirby, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9BN
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact:
The Anthony Roper Primary School
Address: The Anthony Roper Primary School, High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0AA
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01322863680
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Address: Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, Horton Road, Horton Kirby, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9BN
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01322863278
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Gorse Hill
NEW ASH GREEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, MEADOW LANE, NEW ASH GREEN, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 8PR
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 160 MAIN ROAD, SUTTON AT HONE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 9HP
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38 MAIN ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QZ
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 WELLFIELD, HARTLEY, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7EG
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1B HIGH STREET, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 8AE
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
3 THE MALL [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 3 THE MALL, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7WL
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Gorse Hill
BRAESIDE SURGERY
Address: GORSE HILL, FARNINGHAM, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 0JU
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 862110
WEST KINGSDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LONDON ROAD, WEST KINGSDOWN, SEVENOAKS, KENT, TN15 6EJ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
DEVON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 32 DEVON ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 9AB
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 862121
THE SURGERY
Address: NEW ASH GREEN, LONGFIELD, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA3 8RH
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 873828
JUBILEE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KENT HOUSE SURGERY, 36 STATION ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QD
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 702127
THE OAKS PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE OAKS, NIGHTINGALE WAY, SWANLEY, BR8 7UP
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668775
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Gorse Hill
WEST KINGSDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 36 HEVER ROAD, WEST KINGSDOWN, SEVENOAKS, TN15 6HD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 853109
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: HOLMESDALE ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 9AF
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 860019
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 THE ROW, NEW ASH GREEN, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 8JB
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 873811
HODGSON PHARMACY
Address: 59 STATION ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QA
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 707341
WELL
Address: 25 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TG
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663209
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 1 ALEXANDER GROVE, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668536
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Gorse Hill
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Eynsford Station is 1.70 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.
Farningham Road Station is 2.36 miles away.
Address: Farningham Road station, Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB
Farningham Road is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Farningham Road Station is staffed on a part time basis.