Area Info for Lower Halstow (Kent)

Lower Halstow (Kent, UK)

Lower Halstow is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated along the River Medway, approximately 4 miles south of Sittingbourne. The village is known for its rural charm and close proximity to the river, which has historically played a significant role in its development and local economy.

History and Development

The history of Lower Halstow dates back several centuries, with the village being mentioned in historical records from the medieval period. Its name is believed to derive from Old English, indicating its origins as a settlement associated with halts or stopping points along trade routes or river crossings. Over the years, the village has maintained its rural character, with agriculture and fishing historically being important industries.

Community and Amenities

Lower Halstow has a small but active community. The village features a church, a pub, and a village hall that hosts various local events and activities. It is also home to a primary school, serving the local population. The surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and villages. Public transport options are limited, but residents and visitors can reach the area via bus services and by car. The proximity to the River Medway also provides opportunities for boating and other water-based activities.

Natural Environment

Lower Halstow is characterised by its natural surroundings, including marshlands, riverbanks, and farmland. The area is part of the Medway Valley, which is known for its rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes. It is a popular spot for those seeking a peaceful rural environment close to nature.
Education
School
Lower Halstow Primary School0.12 miles
School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7ES
Holywell Primary School0.95 miles
Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE
Newington Church of England Primary School1.11 miles
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB
Bobbing Village School2.11 miles
Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8PL
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School2.16 miles
The Street, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TL
Riverside Primary School2.26 miles
St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Grove Park Primary School2.35 miles
Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT
Iwade School2.47 miles
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS
Meredale Independent Primary School2.52 miles
Solomon Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8EB
Westlands School2.71 miles
Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
Borden Church of England Primary School2.79 miles
School Lane, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8JS
Regis Manor Primary School2.91 miles
Middletune Avenue, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2HT
St Margaret's Infant School2.96 miles
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School2.96 miles
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Kemsley Primary Academy2.99 miles
Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2RP
Miers Court Primary School3.01 miles
Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Health
Clinic
Symbol UK (Newington Manor)1.57 miles
Newington Manor, Callaways Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LU
Ld Southlands1.78 miles
Rook Lane, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8DZ
Iwade Health Centre2.46 miles
1 Monins Road, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8TY
Ready To Talk2.73 miles
24A Longley Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7RU
Rainham Health Clinic2.82 miles
Holding Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7JP
Bramblefield Clinic2.84 miles
Grovehurst Road, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2ST
Grovehurst Surgery2.84 miles
Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2ST
Physiotherapy2fit - Rainham2.85 miles
Unit 6, The Court Yard, Holding Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7HE
Meadowcourt School3.05 miles
Attlee Way,, Sittingbourne, ME10 2HE
St Michaels House3.55 miles
St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3DW
Swale Language Unit3.55 miles
Minterne Avenue,, Sittingbourne, ME10 1SB
Avenue Of Remembrance3.58 miles
Swale District Office,, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DD
Parkwood Health Centre3.66 miles
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PR
Parkwood Health Centre3.66 miles
Long Catlis Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PR
The Wigmore Medical Centre3.80 miles
114 Woodside,, ME8 0PW
Twydall Green Clinic3.81 miles
Twydall Green,, Gillingham, ME8 6JY
GP
Maidstone Road Surgery1.11 miles
56 Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AU
Iwade Health Centre2.46 miles
Iwade Health Centre, 1 Monins Road, Iwade, Sittingbourne Kent, ME9 8TY
Rainham Medical Centre2.71 miles
Green Zone, 103-107 High Street, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8AA
Dr Ferrin L V & Partners2.71 miles
The Red Suite, Rainham Healthy Living Centre, 103-107 High Street, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8AA
Church View Practice2.71 miles
Yellow Suite, Rainham Healthy Living Centre, 103-107 High St, Rainham Kent, ME8 8AA
Malling Health @ Rainham2.71 miles
Blue Suite Rainham Healthy Living Centre, 103-107 High Street, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8AA
Dr Marsh C M & Partners2.84 miles
Grovehurst Surgery, Grovehurst Road, Kemsley, Sittingbourne Kent, ME10 2ST
Dr Fernando W S B3.00 miles
2 Thames Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9BW
Dr Ramu C & Partner3.11 miles
95 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AR
Maidstone Road Surgery3.13 miles
53b Maidstone Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0DP
Holly Bank Surgery3.21 miles
31 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NQ
Dr Wilcox K E & Partners3.23 miles
The Medical Centre, 32 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1ND
Dr. M Pasola - Saffron Way Health Centre3.32 miles
Saffron Way Health Centre, Saffron Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TX
Dr Saha B K3.38 miles
Lakeside Medical Centre, 53 Todd Crescent, Church Milton, Sittingbourne Kent, ME10 2TZ
Dr Bhatia S3.52 miles
13 Pump Lane, Rainham Mark, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AA
Long Catlis Road Surgery3.66 miles
Long Catlis Road Surgery, Parkwood Health Centre, Long Catlis Road, Rainham Kent, ME8 9PR
Hospital
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital3.88 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)3.88 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Medway Maritime Hospital5.56 miles
Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY
Sheppey Community Hospital6.03 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital)6.03 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
St Bartholomews Hospital6.77 miles
New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DS
Spire Alexandra Hospital6.96 miles
Impton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9PG
BMI The Somerfield Hospital9.65 miles
63-77 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DU
Faversham Cottage Hospital10.19 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Maidstone Hospital10.59 miles
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Chartwell Private Hospital12.19 miles
1629 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2SQ
BMI Southend Private Hospital12.31 miles
15-17 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 9AG
Southend Hospital12.53 miles
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY
Spire Wellesley Hospital12.80 miles
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XH
Gravesham Community Hospital14.03 miles
Gravesham Community Hospital, Bath Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DG
Rochford Hospital14.61 miles
Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB
Pharmacy
Newington Pharmacy1.46 miles
44 Newington High Street, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JL
Kamsons Pharmacy2.52 miles
Unit 2, Quartz Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5AB
Iwade Pharmacy2.57 miles
Unit D&E Iwade Village Ctr, The Street, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SH
Lloydspharmacy2.70 miles
Units 1-2 Stanford House, 2-4 Station Road, Rainham, ME8 7PH
Lloydspharmacy2.78 miles
8 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7HW
Boots2.78 miles
21 - 22 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, ME8 7HW
Kemsley Pharmacy2.84 miles
Grovehurst Road, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2ST
Lloydspharmacy3.12 miles
80 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AN
Lloydspharmacy3.21 miles
23 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NQ
Asda Pharmacy3.31 miles
Miller Way, Trinity Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, ME10 2PD
Austinoma Chemist3.38 miles
52 Todd Crescent, Church Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TZ
Boots3.52 miles
122 High Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4PL
Superdrug Pharmacy3.57 miles
78-80 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AJ
Fenns Chemist3.68 miles
33-35 Parkwood Green, Rainham, Kent, ME8 9PW
Phoenix Pharmacy3.76 miles
373 Maidstone Road, Wigmore, Gillingham, ME8 0HX
Tesco Instore Pharmacy3.80 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Courteney Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0GX
Leisure
Park
BERENGRAVE CHALK PIT2.45 miles
RIVERSIDE3.01 miles
QUEENDOWN WARREN3.29 miles
EASTCOURT MEADOWS3.40 miles
FOXBURROW WOOD3.42 miles
CHURCH MARSHES3.78 miles
LEVAN STRICE4.12 miles
AMBLEY WOOD4.27 miles
DARLAND BANKS4.42 miles
SOUTH WOOD4.87 miles
ELMLEY5.15 miles
CAPSTONE FARM5.22 miles
THE OFFICERS' TERRACE, THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD, CHATHAM (Grade II Listed)6.32 miles
WHITE HORSE WOOD6.34 miles
BARTON'S POINT6.69 miles
BOXLEY WARREN7.34 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Iwade Londis0.14 miles
3 School Mews, Sittingbourne, ME9 8UW
Co-op Sittingbourne1.03 miles
Upchurch, ME9 7AJ
Co-op Sittingbourne1.44 miles
Newington, ME9 7JR
Co-op Sittingbourne2.16 miles
Petrol Bobbing Corner, ME9 8PG
Wakeley Road Mini Market2.22 miles
116 Wakeley Road, Rainham Kent ME8 8NP
JDS General Store2.48 miles
Quinton Road, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2DD
ASDA Rainham High Street Petrol2.51 miles
217/225 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8AY
Co-op Sittingbourne2.52 miles
Grove Park, ME10 1TH
Costcutter Sittingbourne2.52 miles
16 Ferry Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RR
Iceland Rainham2.78 miles
Unit 12 Rainham District Shopping Centre, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7HW
Tesco Gillingham (Metro)2.81 miles
1 Rainham Centre, Rainham, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 7HW
Costcutter Kent3.09 miles
87 North Street, Kent, ME10 2HJ
Co-op Sittingbourne3.09 miles
Milton Regis, ME10 2AR
Londis BP Milton Regis Service Station3.13 miles
St Pauls Street, Sittingboure, ME10 2LA
Tesco Sittingbourne (Express)3.15 miles
Chalkwell Rd, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1BQ
Morrisons Sittingbourne3.22 miles
Mill Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EX
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport13.53 miles
Biggin Hill Airport27.65 miles
London City Airport28.25 miles
Kent International Airport29.70 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport31.34 miles
London Stansted Airport39.87 miles
Bus Stop
The Green (SE)0.17 miles
Landrail Road (SW)0.26 miles
Landrail Road (N)0.26 miles
Breach Lane (SW)0.36 miles
Breach Lane (NE)0.37 miles
Holywell School (W)0.90 miles
Holywell School (E)0.90 miles
Church (SE)1.04 miles
Church (NW)1.04 miles
Bishops Lane (SW)1.13 miles
Bishops Lane (NE)1.14 miles
Breach Lane (S)1.15 miles
Breach Lane (N)1.16 miles
Newington Rail Station ()1.35 miles
Newington Rail Station ()1.35 miles
Newington Rail Station ()1.35 miles
Ferry Port
Gravesend Pier13.98 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal14.20 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing18.10 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing18.51 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal27.18 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier27.21 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier27.55 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier27.66 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier28.40 miles
North Greenwich Pier29.89 miles
Greenwich Pier30.30 miles
East India Pier30.46 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier30.88 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays31.46 miles
Canary Wharf Pier31.49 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier31.65 miles
Railway Station
Newington Rail Station1.35 miles
Rainham (Kent) Rail Station2.61 miles
Kemsley Rail Station2.87 miles
Swale Rail Station3.48 miles
Sittingbourne Rail Station3.48 miles
Queenborough Rail Station4.50 miles
Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station5.31 miles
Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station6.04 miles
Chatham Rail Station6.48 miles
Teynham Rail Station6.49 miles
Rochester Rail Station6.98 miles
Strood Rail Station7.54 miles
Hollingbourne Rail Station7.66 miles
Bearsted Rail Station7.82 miles
Harrietsham Rail Station8.84 miles
Cuxton Rail Station9.02 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (ME9 7EL)
Number of Properties in Catchment27
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)1
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
4, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£300,000
2025-06-09
terraced
freehold
77, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£622,500
2025-03-19
detached
freehold
89, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£370,000
2025-03-05
detached
freehold
CHURCH COTTAGE, CHURCH PATH
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7PN		£1,100,000
2025-02-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2021-06-29   £755,000
30, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£382,500
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2024-04-30   £250,000
2, NEPTUNE TERRACE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EN		£425,000
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
13, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£300,000
2024-07-12
semidetached
freehold
DOVEDALE, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£500,000
2024-06-07
detached
freehold
18, CUMBERLAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7JA		£400,000
2024-02-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-07-04   £285,000
9, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£285,000
2024-01-19
semidetached
freehold
85, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£350,000
2023-03-09
semidetached
freehold
33, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£410,000
2022-11-18
semidetached
freehold
10, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£385,000
2022-08-18
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-06-28   £200,000
Sold 2016-03-11   £215,000
5, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£360,000
2022-08-17
terraced
freehold
13, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£367,500
2022-06-10
semidetached
freehold
1, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£412,000
2022-04-14
semidetached
freehold
ST CECELIA, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£275,000
2022-02-25
detached
freehold
92, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£500,000
2021-10-22
detached
freehold
7, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£350,000
2021-09-30
semidetached
freehold
8 VICARAGE COTTAGES, VICARAGE LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EW		£300,000
2021-09-24
semidetached
freehold
83, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£560,000
2021-09-03
detached
freehold
11, CUMBERLAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7JA		£361,000
2021-08-24
semidetached
freehold
22, CUMBERLAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7JA		£385,000
2021-06-30
semidetached
freehold
STRAY ORCHARD COTTAGE, SHEERNESS ROAD
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EB		£1,070,000
2021-03-15
detached
freehold
35, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£312,000
2021-01-22
semidetached
freehold
7, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£308,000
2020-09-07
semidetached
freehold
1, LITTLE BARKSORE COTTAGES
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ED		£315,000
2019-10-21
semidetached
freehold
FOLLY COTTAGE, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£440,000
2019-08-23
detached
freehold
91, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£425,000
2019-08-16
semidetached
freehold
4, CUMBERLAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7JA		£415,000
2019-07-04
detached
freehold
THE STEAM SHED, VICARAGE LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EW		£200,000
2019-06-11
detached
freehold
27, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£310,000
2019-01-31
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD SCHOOL (3), SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£350,000
2018-12-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£320,000
2018-11-23
semidetached
freehold
31, WESTMORELAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EL		£310,000
2018-09-07
semidetached
freehold
AUTUMN, VICARAGE LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EW		£450,000
2017-07-14
detached
freehold
THE OLD SCHOOL (1), SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£350,000
2017-02-10
terraced
freehold
NEPTUNE ORCHARD, VICARAGE LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EQ		£235,000
2017-01-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
MEADOWSIDE, VICARAGE LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EW		£445,000
2016-12-13
detached
freehold
3, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£257,000
2016-09-29
semidetached
freehold
THE CARETAKERS COTTAGE, 90, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£385,000
2016-09-29
semidetached
freehold
21, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£315,000
2016-09-20
semidetached
freehold
9, CUMBERLAND DRIVE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7JA		£475,000
2016-08-19
detached
freehold
14, CROUCH HILL COURT
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7EJ		£254,000
2016-05-10
semidetached
freehold
87, SCHOOL LANE
LOWER HALSTOW
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME9 7ES		£325,000
2016-04-29
semidetached
freehold
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