Area Info for Thurnham (Kent)

Thurnham, Kent, UK

Thurnham is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated near the town of Maidstone, which provides access to larger urban amenities and transport links. The village is known for its historic significance and rural charm, offering a peaceful environment surrounded by countryside.

History and Heritage

Thurnham has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The area is notable for Thurnham Castle, a medieval motte-and-bailey castle built in the 11th or 12th century. The castle remains are a prominent historical feature and attract visitors interested in medieval history. The village also features traditional Kentish architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings.

Local Amenities and Attractions

While Thurnham is primarily a rural village, it benefits from proximity to Maidstone, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The village itself is close to natural reserves and walking trails, making it popular for outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Mote Park in Maidstone, which provides leisure facilities and scenic landscapes.

Transport Links

Thurnham is well-connected by road, with easy access to the M20 motorway, facilitating travel to London, Canterbury, and other parts of Kent. The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, offering regular services to London and other major cities.

Community and Environment

The village maintains a close-knit community with local events and activities. The surrounding environment is characterised by farmland, woodlands, and open fields, contributing to its rural character. Conservation efforts help preserve the natural beauty and historical sites within the area.
Education
School
Thurnham Church of England Infant School0.92 miles
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL
Roseacre Junior School0.92 miles
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL
Madginford Primary School1.19 miles
Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School1.63 miles
Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ
Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School1.76 miles
Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RL
Hollingbourne Primary School1.98 miles
Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1UA
Greenfields Community Primary School2.03 miles
Oxford Road, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF
Senacre Wood Primary School2.07 miles
Graveney Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8QQ
Valley Park School2.21 miles
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT
Invicta Grammar School2.33 miles
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Langley Park Primary Academy2.44 miles
Edmett Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3FA
East Borough Primary School2.46 miles
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
Molehill Primary Academy2.46 miles
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND
Park Way Primary School2.51 miles
Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH
Tree Tops Primary Academy2.54 miles
Brishing Lane, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9EZ
Maidstone Grammar School2.60 miles
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT
Health
Clinic
Grove Green Medical Centre1.54 miles
Unit 1 Minor Centre, Grovewood Drive North, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TQ
The Kent Institute Of Medicine & Surgery - Maidstone1.83 miles
Bearsted Road, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5FT
Kent Institute Of Medicine & Surgery (Kims)1.83 miles
Newnham Court Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5FT
Hucking Hill House2.25 miles
Broad Street Hill, Hucking, Maidstone, ME17 1QX
Nfu Building2.64 miles
23-29 Albion Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TS
Talking Matters Kent2.70 miles
Signpost Kent Compass House, 84 Holland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UT
Blue Star Medical Services Ltd (Maidstone)2.71 miles
Unit 26 Intergra Business Park, Bircholt Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9GQ
Maidstone Domiciliary Services2.88 miles
Kent Social Care Professionals Ltd, 27 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6HX
Knightrider House2.88 miles
Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6LU
Marie Stopes International Maidstone Centre2.92 miles
10-16 Brewer Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RU
The College Practice2.96 miles
50-52 College Road,, ME15 6SB
First Plus Health Centre3.01 miles
41 Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JL
Hidden Hearing - Meadow House3.04 miles
Medway Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HL
Lock Meadow3.47 miles
54-56 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SE
Langdale Rise3.99 miles
71 Langdale Rise,, Maidstone, ME16 0EX
Fant Oast4.13 miles
Fant Farm, Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8DE
GP
Bearsted Medical Practice0.80 miles
The Surgery, Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone Kent, ME14 4DS
The Medical Centre - The Spires1.36 miles
Chiltern Close, Downswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8XG
Grove Green Medical Centre1.54 miles
Grove Green Medical Centre, Unit 1 Minor Centre, Grove Green, Maidstone Kent, ME14 5TQ
The Medical Centre - Shepway2.35 miles
The Medical Centre, 10a Northumberland Court, Shepway, Maidstone Kent, ME15 7LN
Dr Jackie Dennison2.36 miles
The Orchard Surgery, Horseshoes Lane, Langley, Kent, ME17 3JY
Wallis Avenue Surgery2.46 miles
The Surgery, Wallis Avenue, Parkwood, Maidstone Kent, ME15 9JJ
Dr Wilford P J & Partners2.56 miles
The Mote Medical Practice, St Saviours Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9FL
Dr Sinha G C2.57 miles
Grove Park Surgery, 116 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AP
St Lukes Medical Centre2.69 miles
Albion Place Medical Practice, 97 Holland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UN
Dr Collins P A & Dr P C S Kumar2.78 miles
1 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EW
Dr Johnson S R & Partners2.92 miles
4 Brewer Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RU
The College Practice2.96 miles
The College Practice, 50-52 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SB
Dr Wilford P J & Partners3.00 miles
1 Boughton Lane, Boughton Parade, Loose, Maidstone Kent, ME15 9QD
Dr Downing H M & Partners3.32 miles
The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
Dr Vibhuti R & Partner3.47 miles
Lockmeadow Clinic, 54-56 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SE
Bower Mount Medical Practice3.63 miles
Dr DA Newman & Partners, 1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX
Hospital
BMI The Somerfield Hospital3.61 miles
63-77 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DU
Maidstone Hospital4.61 miles
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Spire Alexandra Hospital4.81 miles
Impton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9PG
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital7.70 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)7.70 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Medway Maritime Hospital7.70 miles
Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY
St Bartholomews Hospital8.37 miles
New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DS
benenden hospital12.79 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Faversham Cottage Hospital13.19 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Sheppey Community Hospital13.27 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital)13.27 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Kent and Sussex Hospital14.88 miles
THIS HOSPITAL HAS CLOSED, PLEASE VISIT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, PEMBURY, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury14.88 miles
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital14.89 miles
Manor Lane, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8ND
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital15.15 miles
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NE
Gravesham Community Hospital15.36 miles
Gravesham Community Hospital, Bath Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DG
Pharmacy
Paydens Ltd0.90 miles
126-128 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4LX
Spires Pharmacy1.41 miles
4 The Spires Centre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8XW
Lloydspharmacy1.66 miles
Units 3 & 4 Minor Centre, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PX
Lloydspharmacy2.32 miles
12 Northumberland Court, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7LW
Morrisons Pharmacy2.53 miles
Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9NN
Lloydspharmacy2.55 miles
11 Parkwood Parade, Parkwood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9HL
Penenden Heath Pharmacy2.67 miles
321 Boxley Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2HN
Link Pharmacy2.70 miles
88A King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BH
Boots2.79 miles
56-62 King Street, Kent, Maidstone, ME14 1BW
Central Pharmacy2.93 miles
98 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SA
Boots2.96 miles
52 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SA
Paydens Ltd2.98 miles
100 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RH
Paydens Ltd3.00 miles
7 Boughton Parade, Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QD
Boots3.04 miles
18 Fremlins Walk, Maidstone, ME14 1QP
Medipharmacy3.27 miles
13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
Lloydspharmacy3.63 miles
1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX
Leisure
Park
WHITE HORSE WOOD1.72 miles
VINTERS VALLEY PARK1.97 miles
MOTE PARK (Grade II Listed)1.99 miles
LEEDS CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)2.22 miles
RIVER LEN2.41 miles
FANT3.81 miles
BOXLEY WARREN3.94 miles
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE (Grade II Listed)4.08 miles
LINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.66 miles
QUEENDOWN WARREN4.71 miles
LEVAN STRICE5.07 miles
SOUTH WOOD5.32 miles
FOXBURROW WOOD5.48 miles
DITTON QUARRY5.89 miles
CAPSTONE FARM5.91 miles
DARLAND BANKS6.26 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Maidstone (Express)0.75 miles
143 Ashford Rd, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4NE
SPAR Bearstead0.90 miles
Spar Store, 126 - 128 Ashford Road, Kent, ME14 4LX
Co-op Maidstone1.21 miles
Bearsted, ME15 8LH
Spires Mini Market1.41 miles
Unit 2 The Spires, Deringwood Drive, Maidstone Kent ME15 8XW
Tesco Maidstone (Superstore)1.56 miles
Grovewood Dr North, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TQ
Co-op Maidstone2.21 miles
Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8HD
Londis Cumberland Foods2.29 miles
2 Cumberland Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7JN
Co-op Maidstone2.30 miles
Shepway Estate, Maidstone, ME15 7LW
Londis BP Parkwood Service Station2.44 miles
Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME15 8RB
Morrisons Maidstone2.53 miles
Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9NN
SPAR Ashford Road2.59 miles
Spar Store, Ashford Road Service Station, Kent, ME14 5DA
Southern News2.63 miles
6 Mangravat Avenue, Maidstone Kent ME15 9BQ
Londis, Boxley Road2.66 miles
321 Boxley Road, Kent, ME14 2HN
Sainsbury's Maidstone2.71 miles
Romney Place, Maidstone, ME15 6SF
Tesco Maidstone (Express)2.78 miles
2 Loose Rd, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7TY
The Corner Shop2.79 miles
108 Wheeler Street Maidstone Kent ME14 2UL
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport21.04 miles
Biggin Hill Airport24.44 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport26.81 miles
London City Airport28.35 miles
London Gatwick Airport33.55 miles
Kent International Airport33.56 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal33.61 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal34.18 miles
London Stansted Airport45.09 miles
Bus Stop
Cross Keys (NW)0.22 miles
Tudor Park Hotel (W)0.25 miles
Potted Garden Centre (E)0.29 miles
Mallings Lane (SE)0.29 miles
Tudor Park Hotel (E)0.32 miles
Otham Lane (E)0.44 miles
Crismill Lane (SE)0.44 miles
Crismill Lane (NW)0.45 miles
Otham Lane (W)0.48 miles
Bearsted Green (SE)0.50 miles
Bearsted Green (NW)0.53 miles
Puddledock (N)0.60 miles
Caravan Park (E)0.64 miles
Bearsted Rail Station ()0.64 miles
Bearsted Rail Station ()0.65 miles
Railway Station (W)0.65 miles
Ferry Port
Gravesend Pier15.41 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal15.75 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal25.84 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing25.87 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing26.32 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier27.25 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier27.55 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier27.70 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier28.29 miles
North Greenwich Pier29.73 miles
Greenwich Pier29.76 miles
East India Pier30.34 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier30.35 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays31.00 miles
Canary Wharf Pier31.23 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier31.35 miles
Railway Station
Bearsted Rail Station0.65 miles
Hollingbourne Rail Station1.66 miles
Maidstone East Rail Station3.03 miles
Maidstone West Rail Station3.23 miles
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station3.34 miles
Harrietsham Rail Station3.97 miles
East Farleigh Rail Station4.70 miles
Barming Rail Station4.92 miles
Lenham Rail Station5.66 miles
Aylesford Rail Station5.77 miles
New Hythe Rail Station6.54 miles
Newington Rail Station6.61 miles
East Malling Rail Station6.62 miles
Rainham (Kent) Rail Station6.64 miles
Staplehurst Rail Station7.10 miles
Snodland Rail Station7.38 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (ME14 4G*)
Number of Properties in Catchment8
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)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
8, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£685,000
2022-10-28
detached (New)
freehold
10, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£685,000
2022-08-22
detached (New)
freehold
4, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£675,000
2022-07-29
detached (New)
freehold
6, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£865,000
2022-06-30
detached (New)
freehold
2, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£685,000
2022-06-30
detached (New)
freehold
1, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£630,000
2022-06-30
detached (New)
freehold
2, HART CLOSE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4FJ		£850,000
2022-06-15
detached (New)
freehold
6, HART CLOSE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4FJ		£845,000
2022-05-27
detached (New)
freehold
3, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£605,000
2022-05-27
detached (New)
freehold
4, HART CLOSE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4FJ		£855,000
2022-05-27
detached (New)
freehold
8, HART CLOSE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4FJ		£600,000
2022-04-01
detached (New)
freehold
1, HART CLOSE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4FJ		£605,000
2022-03-31
detached (New)
freehold
5, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£600,000
2022-03-31
detached (New)
freehold
3, HART CLOSE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4FJ		£710,000
2022-03-31
detached (New)
freehold
12, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£840,000
2022-03-25
detached (New)
freehold
7, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£605,000
2022-02-11
detached (New)
freehold
14, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£605,000
2021-09-10
detached (New)
freehold
BRIDGE FARM, WATER LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LT		£775,000
2021-08-13
detached
freehold
16, THOMAS ALLEN WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4GD		£735,000
2021-06-29
detached (New)
freehold
THORNHAM FRIARS, PILGRIMS WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LN		£1,625,000
2019-08-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2016-11-23   £1,475,000
END COTTAGE, ROUNDWELL
BEARSTED
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4HL		£875,000
2019-08-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-09-29   £275,000
Sold 1996-01-19   £130,000
BRIDGE FARM (THE LODGE), WATER LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LT		£665,000
2018-05-03
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-10-31   £130,000
GLENROWAN HOUSE, ROUNDWELL
BEARSTED
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4HL		£1,000
2016-12-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2013-08-19   £900,000
RIPPLE MANOR
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LX		£1,650,000
2016-08-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2002-08-30   £775,000
Sold 2000-06-06   £670,000
ALDINGTON COURT COTTAGES (1), PILGRIMS WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LW		£388,000
2015-09-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 1998-11-30   £160,000
THE COTTAGE, CRISMILL LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LY		£187,500
2011-11-14
detached
freehold
BARTY COTTAGE, ROUNDWELL
BEARSTED
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 4HL		£400,000
2010-03-11
detached
freehold
FOX FARM COTTAGES (3), COLD BLOW LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LP		£175,000
2005-10-14
terraced
freehold
ELVENBROOK, WATER LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LT		£430,000
2003-09-08
detached
freehold
ALDINGTON COTTAGE (2), PILGRIMS WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LN		£235,000
2002-05-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1995-08-31   £86,000
ALDINGTON COURT COTTAGES (4), PILGRIMS WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LW		£248,000
2001-05-18
semidetached
freehold
ALDINGTON COTTAGE (1), PILGRIMS WAY
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LN		£249,999
2000-10-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-03-27   £80,000
Sold 1995-05-25   £88,000
THURNHAM OAST (2), ALDINGTON LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LL		£197,500
1999-06-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-04-23   £161,500
FOX FARM COTTAGES, COLD BLOW LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LP		£89,000
1998-11-20
terraced
freehold
THE OAST (1), ALDINGTON LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LL		£235,000
1998-08-11
detached
freehold
THE WEST WING, WATER LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LU		£180,000
1998-01-30
semidetached
freehold
THURNHAM OAST (3), ALDINGTON LANE
THURNHAM
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME14 3LL		£225,000
1996-12-11
semidetached
freehold
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