Hempstead, Kent
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Hempstead is a village near Gillingham, Kent in South East England. Historically a small hamlet, Hempstead grew throughout the 20th century to become part of the urban area of the Medway Towns. Hempstead is located on the southern edge of the Unitary authority of Medway, surrounded by Wigmore and the A278 trunk road (Hoath Way) to the east, Capstone valley to the west and the M2 motorway and the village of Bredhurst to the south. Most of Hempstead is in a valley, with Hempstead Valley Drive running along its length with housing on both sides.
Not to be confused with Hemsted Park.
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Hempstead | |
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A view from the west-facing slope of the Hempstead Valley | |
Location within Kent | |
Population | 5,000 |
OS grid reference | TQ775675 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GILLINGHAM |
Postcode district | ME7 |
Dialling code | 01634 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
51.350°N 0.571°E / 51.350; 0.571 |
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