Map of Birch Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005158 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About Birch Close
Birch Close is a street located in the village of Hilden Park. It uses the postcode TN11 9DU. The street has a length of approximately 70 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.
Birch Close is located within the Tonbridge and Malling 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.
Birch Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 40600082 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Birch Close is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 25.31 miles South East from central London., 12.81 miles West from Maidstone, 25.2 miles North from Lewes and 31.63 miles North East from Brighton.
Birch Close is within the Post Town of TONBRIDGE
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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?
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?)
House Sales in Birch Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2012 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £715,000 | £1,306,666 | £1,010,833 | 2 |
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 Birch Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| James Millard Estate Agents | 178 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, TN11 9HP | Visit Website |
| Ibbett Mosely | 169/171 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BX | Visit Website |
| Bracketts Chartered Surveyors | 132 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BB |
We have found 1 postcode for Birch Close
Location Details
| Birch Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.208223 |
| Longitude | 0.245883 |
| OS Easting (X): | 556862 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 147900 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ569479 |
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View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingFrequently asked Questions for Birch Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the local authority area of Tonbridge and Malling Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the area of Hildenborough Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the ward of Hildenborough.
What County is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the ceremonial county of Kent.
What Constituency is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the constituency of Tonbridge and Malling.
What Part of the UK is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the Kent Council area.
What Police Force area is Birch Close in?
Birch Close is located within the Kent Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Birch Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Greenview Crescent | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Birch Close , TN11 9DU
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
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| Sunset | 20:37 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Birch Close, TN11 9DU
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 10 May 2024 at 12:00 (15.93 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 20.7°C (52.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00125649 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 42.88 |
| Area Population | 1662.00 |
| Male Population | 815.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 847.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024752 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tonbridge and Malling 010B |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005158 |
| MSOA Name: | Tonbridge and Malling 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Tonbridge New |
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| Unit 3 The Botany, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1SA |
| 01732350074 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Iceland Tonbridge New |
| Waitrose Tonbridge |
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| Sovereign Way, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RG |
| 01732 358964 |
| Distance: 1.63 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Waitrose Tonbridge |
| Sainsburys Tonbridge Shipbourne Road Local |
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| 365 Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, England, TN10 3EY |
| 1732366402 |
| Distance: 1.66 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Sainsburys Tonbridge Shipbourne Road Local |
| Sainsburys Tonbridge |
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| Angel Centre, Tonbridge, England, TN9 1SF |
| 01732 359811 |
| Distance: 1.67 Miles |
| Directions from Birch Close to Sainsburys Tonbridge |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01732 - Sevenoaks |
| Area Code: 01892 - Tunbridge Wells |
| Area Code: 01959 - Westerham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 27.8 | 20.5 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Tonbridge and Malling |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling & |
| Telephone Number: ME19 4LZ |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Tonbridge and Malling |
| The Member of Parliament is Thomas Tugendhat |
| Details for the MP Thomas Tugendhat on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Thomas Tugendhat on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Thomas Tugendhat won with a majority of 26,941 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 79,278 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hildenborough Ward |
| Parish: Hildenborough Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Stocks Green Primary School
Address: Stocks Green Primary School, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9AE
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01732832758
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Address: Hildenborough Church of England Primary School, Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9HY
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01732833394
Leigh Primary School
Address: Leigh Primary School, The Green, Leigh, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8QP
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01732832660
Nearest Hospitals
| Tonbridge Cottage Hospital |
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| Address: Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0NE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01732 353653 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.86 (miles) |
| Directions from to Tonbridge Cottage Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Godden Green |
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| Address: Cygnet Hospital Godden Green, Godden Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 0JR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01732 763 491 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.13 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Godden Green |
| Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury |
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| Address: Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01892 823535 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Birch Close
RIVERSIDE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 112 BARDEN ROAD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1UJ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
RIVER LAWN DENTAL & IMPLANT CENTRE
Address: 1 RIVER LAWN ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1EP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
TONBRIDGE GENTLE DENTAL
Address: 8 THE PAVILION, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1TE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
LYONS CRESCENT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-19 LYONS CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1EY
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
STRADBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 LYONS CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1EY
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
LYONS CRESCENT (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 LYONS CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1EY
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Birch Close
HILDENBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP
Address: THE HILDENBOROUGH MED.CTR, WESTWOOD, TONBRIDGE ROAD, HILDENBOROUGH, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN11 9HL
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 838777
THE TRENCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 264 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN10 3ET
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01732352489
TRENCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 264 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3ET
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
TONBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 3 RIVER LAWN ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1EP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 352907
WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 47 EAST STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1LA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 770088
THE SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, LEIGH, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN11 8RW
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01732838777
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Birch Close
THOMPSONS PHARMACY
Address: 1A RIDING LANE, HILDENBOROUGH, TONBRIDGE, TN11 9HX
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 833433
CLARKE & COLEMAN
Address: 140 HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1BB
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: PHARMACY UNIT, NEW MED CTR, RIVER LAWN ROAD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1EP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 353950
BOOTS
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1SG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
G CURRIE CHEMISTS
Address: 4 YORK PARADE, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN10 3NP
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 355550
EAST STREET PHARMACY
Address: WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE, 47 EAST STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1LA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Birch Close
WILKINSONS THE OPTICIANS (TONBRIDGE)
Address: 90 HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1AP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
WILKINSONS THE OPTICIANS (TONBRIDGE)
Address: 90 HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1AP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TONBRIDGE)
Address: 59 HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1SD
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TONBRIDGE)
Address: 35-37 HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1SQ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TONBRIDGE)
Address: 8 THE PAVILION, HIGH STREET, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN9 1TE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
OSBORNE HARLE
Address: 1-3 MARTIN HARDIE WAY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN10 4AE
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hildenborough Station is 0.90 miles away.
Address: Hildenborough station, Rings Hill, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 8LX
Hildenborough is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Hildenborough Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Tonbridge Station is 1.58 miles away.
Address: Tonbridge station, Barden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TT
Tonbridge is situated on the Redhilll to Tonbridge Line|Hastings Line|South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Tonbridge Station is staffed on a full time basis.