Map of Orchard Street
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About Orchard Street
Orchard Street is a street located in the town of Gillingham. The street has a length of approximately 643 metres.
Orchard Street is located within the Medway (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.
Orchard Street has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 32101428 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Orchard Street is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 32.23 miles East from central London., 7.04 miles North East from Maidstone, 21.48 miles West from Canterbury and 26.38 miles South from Chelmsford.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near Orchard Street
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Jacksons Estate Agents | High Street, Rainham, ME8 7JH | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 84 High Street, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7JJ | Visit Website |
| Greyfox Estate Agents | 67C High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HS | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Orchard Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.361213 |
| Longitude | 0.604485 |
| OS Easting (X): | 581301 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 165735 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ813657 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingFrequently asked Questions for Orchard Street
What Council (Local Authority) is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the local authority area of Medway Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the ward of Rainham Central.
What County is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the constituency of Gillingham and Rainham.
What Part of the UK is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the Medway Council area.
What Police Force area is Orchard Street in?
Orchard Street is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Orchard Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Arthur Road | junction |
| Herbert Road | junction |
| Broadview Avenue | junction |
| Tudor Grove | junction |
| Hurst Place | junction |
| Thames Avenue | junction |
| High Street (A2) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Orchard Street
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
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| Sunset | 20:40 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Orchard Street
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 12 May 2024 at 16:00 (16.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.8°C (67.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00081347, E00081324, E00081310 & E00081318 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families, Semi-Detached Ageing, White Suburban Communities & Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.57 & 43.72 |
| Area Population | 1681.00 & 1580.00 |
| Male Population | 830.00 & 768.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 851.00 & 812.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 & 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016087 &E01016089 |
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| LSOA Name: | Medway 029A &Medway 029C |
| SOA Code: | 8c &5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003342 |
| MSOA Name: | Medway 029 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Rainham Kent Metro |
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| 1 Rainham Centre, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HW |
| 0345 677 9568 |
| Distance: 0.23 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Street to Tesco Rainham Kent Metro |
| Iceland Rainham |
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| Unit 12 District Centre, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7HW |
| 01634261356 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Street to Iceland Rainham |
| Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra |
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| Courteney Rd, Gillingham, ME8 0GX |
| 0345 677 9300 |
| Distance: 1.01 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Street to Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra |
| Iceland Gillingham 2 |
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| Phase 7 West, Gillingham Retail Park, , ME8 0PU |
| 01634263880 |
| Distance: 1.31 Miles |
| Directions from Orchard Street to Iceland Gillingham 2 |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01634 | RAINHAM; KENT - NDRAI | P56 | 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 | 21.1 | 20.5 | >=30 | Y | 18 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Medway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent &ME4 4TR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01634 306 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Gillingham and Rainham |
| The Member of Parliament is Rehman Chishti |
| Details for the MP Rehman Chishti on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rehman Chishti on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Rehman Chishti won with a majority of 15,119 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 73,549 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Rainham Central Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Holywell Primary School
Address: Holywell Primary School, Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact:
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01634623500
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Miers Court Primary School
Address: Miers Court Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01634388943
Miers Court Primary School
Address: Miers Court Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact:
Parkwood Primary School
Address: Parkwood Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01634234699
Park Wood Junior School
Address: Park Wood Junior School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Fairview Community Primary School
Address: Fairview Community Primary School, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01634338710
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01634371892
St Margaret's Infant School
Address: St Margaret's Infant School, St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 0.01 miles
Contact: 01634231327
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Address: St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 0.01 miles
Contact: 01634230998
St Margaret's Infant School
Address: St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 0.01 miles
Contact:
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01634629080
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Featherby Junior School
Address: Featherby Junior School, Chilham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact:
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Romany Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01634234677
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Address: Twydall Primary School and Nursery, Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01634231761
England Secondary Schools
The Howard School
Address: The Howard School, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01634388765
Rainham School for Girls
Address: Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01634362746
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Rainham Mark Grammar School, Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01634364151
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Orchard Street
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Orchard Street
THAMES AVE SURGERY
Address: 2 THAMES AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9BW
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 360486
MAIDSTONE RD RAINHAM SURGERY
Address: 53A-53B MAIDSTONE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DP
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231423
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE RED SUITE, 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337620
CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
THE CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337642
PUMP LANE SURGERY
Address: 13 PUMP LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7AA
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231856
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Orchard Street
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Orchard Street
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - GILLINGHAM
Address: 73 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE - GILLINGHAM)
Address: 15D RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM KENT
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, COURTENEY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 19, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 33/34, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Rainham (Kent) Station is 0.46 miles away.
Address: Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF
Rainham (Kent) is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Rainham (Kent) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Orchard Street to Rainham (Kent) Rail Station
Newington Station is 2.82 miles away.
Address: Newington station, Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ
Newington is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Newington Station is staffed on a part time basis.