Map of Downs Close
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About Downs Close
Downs Close is a street located in the town of Maidstone. It uses the postcode ME14 2JE. The street has a length of approximately 48 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.
Downs Close 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.
Downs Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 24200462 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Downs Close is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 31.08 miles South East from central London., 1.34 miles North from Maidstone, 23.97 miles West from Canterbury and 30.64 miles South from Chelmsford.
Downs Close is within the Post Town of MAIDSTONE.
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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?House Sales in Downs Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £245,000 | £172,500 | £208,750 | 2 |
| 2013 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £231,300 | £231,300 | £231,300 | 1 |
| 2016 | £268,000 | £268,000 | £268,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 | 1 |
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 Downs Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Ferris & Co | Penenden Heath Parade Boxley Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2HN | Visit Website |
| Promethean Global Ltd | 10 Littlebourne Road, Maidstone,ME14 5QP | Visit Website |
| BPC Land & New Homes | Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 2LP |
We have found 1 postcode for Downs Close
Location Details
| Downs Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.292159 |
| Longitude | 0.529858 |
| OS Easting (X): | 576372 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 157876 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ764579 |
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View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingFrequently asked Questions for Downs Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the local authority area of Maidstone Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the ward of North.
What County is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the constituency of Maidstone and The Weald.
What Part of the UK is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the Kent Council area.
What Police Force area is Downs Close in?
Downs Close is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Downs Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Downs View Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Downs Close , ME14 2JE
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
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| Sunset | 20:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Downs Close, ME14 2JE
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 23 April 2024 at 19:00 (22.24 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.7°C (68.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123793 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 41.65 |
| Area Population | 1602.00 |
| Male Population | 792.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 810.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024385 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 002D |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005069 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Week St Maidstone Express |
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| 86-88 Week St, Maidstone, ME14 1RL |
| 0345 026 9983 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions from Downs Close to Tesco Week St Maidstone Express |
| Iceland Maidstone Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 1B, London Road Retail Park, Kent, ME16 0DT |
| 01622673659 |
| Distance: 1.29 Miles |
| Directions from Downs Close to Iceland Maidstone Food Warehouse |
| Iceland Maidstone |
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| D5-D7 Water Lane, The Mall, Maidstone, ME15 6AR |
| 01622757212 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions from Downs Close to Iceland Maidstone |
| Sainsburys Maidstone |
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| Romney Place, Maidstone, England, ME15 6SF |
| 01622 681183 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions from Downs Close to Sainsburys Maidstone |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01622 | MAIDSTONE - NDMAI | P48 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 29.4 | 6.6 | >=30 | Y | 8 |
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 Maidstone and The Weald |
| The Member of Parliament is Helen Grant |
| Details for the MP Helen Grant on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Helen Grant on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Helen Grant won with a majority of 21,772 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,109 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Address: School of Science and Technology Maidstone, New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01622938444
Invicta Grammar School
Address: Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01622755856
England Primary Schools
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School, Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01622735916
St Paul's Infant School
Address: St Paul's Infant School, Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01622753322
North Borough Junior School
Address: North Borough Junior School, North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01622754708
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Address: Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough, Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01622754633
East Borough Primary School
Address: East Borough Primary School, Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
Sandling Primary School
Address: Sandling Primary School, Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: 01622763297
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 2 (miles) |
| Directions from to KIMS Hospital |
| The Somerfield Hospital |
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| Address: 63-77 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 2.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
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| Address: |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Distance: 2.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Downs Close
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: COUNTY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1UZ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
ALBION PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 5 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DY
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
THE IMPLANT EXPERTS
Address: 3 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5BJ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 92 LONDON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0DP
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
GABRIELS HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36A GABRIELS HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6JJ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
IDENTICS
Address: 1 ODIHAM DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TW
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Downs Close
BREWER STREET
Address: 4 BREWER STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1RU
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755419
ALBION PLACE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 23-29 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DY
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 235613
ALBION PLACE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 23-29 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5DY
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
GROVE GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UNIT 1 MINOR CENTRE, GROVE GREEN, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PX
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 734775
COLLEGE PRACTICE ALLINGTON
Address: 26 TICHBORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0RY
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 13 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RL
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754898
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Downs Close
PENENDEN HEATH PHARMACY
Address: 321 BOXLEY ROAD, PENENDEN HEATH, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 2HN
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 690551
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 100 WEEK STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1RH
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 18 FREMLIN WALK, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1QP
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 663341
BOOTS
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 690751
LINK PHARMACY
Address: 88A KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 752990
ALLINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 12-13 MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, CASTLE ROAD, ALLINGTON, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0PU
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 852352
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Downs Close
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING STREET - MAIDSTONE)
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HT
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS Z LTD - MAIDSTONE
Address: PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1LN
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: THE MALL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6AS
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
TINSONS LIMITED
Address: 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
EYE 2 EYE OPTICIANS
Address: 8 MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ALLINGTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0PU
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Maidstone East Station is 1.06 miles away.
Address: Maidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN
Maidstone East is situated on the Maidstone Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Maidstone East Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Maidstone Barracks Station is 1.24 miles away.
Address: Maidstone Barracks station, Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQ
Maidstone Barracks is situated on the Maidstone Line|Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Maidstone Barracks Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Downs Close to Maidstone Barracks Rail Station