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Fuel near you today
- UnleadedCheapest 174.9p at Sainsbury’s Hempstead, 0.3 miles and 2 others · most around 177.4p · dearest 195.9p · 6 stations
- DieselCheapest 198.9p at Sainsbury’s Hempstead, 0.3 miles · most around 201.9p · dearest 219.9p · 6 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
All 6 stations, cheapest first-
Approved: Rear extension at 98 Wigmore Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.5m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 4m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.5m
98 Wigmore Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway ME8 0TA -
Approved: Rear extension at 8 Blowers Wood Grove Hempstead Gillingham Medway
Construction of a part first floor/ part two storey extension to side/rear; garage conversion to habitable room; single storey porch to front.
8 Blowers Wood Grove Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3RD -
Approved: Rear extension at 616A Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway
Construction of a part single part two storey rear extension and installation of an additional window to the side elevation
616A Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0JY -
Detached house sold for £600,000
Freehold. Completed 3 Aug 2026.
Sandringham, Lambsfrith Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3SB -
Semi-detached house sold for £422,000
Freehold. Completed 28 Jul 2026.
20 Plumtree Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3RW -
Semi-detached house sold for £400,000
Freehold. Completed 24 Jul 2026.
19 Prinys Drive, Gillingham, ME8 0RB
Quiet week on your streets. Here’s a bit further out
Within a mile over the last fortnight.
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Hawthorn Manor scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 15 Oct. 5 means "very good". A food business.
Hawthorne Manor, 369 Maidstone Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0HX
Fuel
- UnleadedCheapest 174.9p at Sainsbury’s Hempstead, 0.3 miles and 2 others · most around 177.4p · dearest 195.9p · 6 stations
- DieselCheapest 198.9p at Sainsbury’s Hempstead, 0.3 miles · most around 201.9p · dearest 219.9p · 6 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
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174.9punleaded▼ 1p this week198.9pdiesel
Sainsbury’s Hempstead
Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3PB · Super unleaded 186.9p · updated 5 days ago
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174.9punleaded▼ 1p this week199.9pdiesel
Gillingham Kent Extra
Tesco Stores LTD, Courteney Road, Gillingham, ME8 0GX · Super unleaded 184.9p · updated 3 days ago
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174.9punleaded199.9pdiesel
Sherlodge Service Station
Sherlodge, 600a, Lords Wood Lane, Chatham, ME5 8NJ · Super unleaded 189.9p · Premium diesel 215.9p · updated 4 weeks ago
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179.9punleaded203.9pdiesel▼ 1p this week
Shell Lonsdale
400 Maidstone Road, Medway, ME8 0JA · Super unleaded 204.9p · Premium diesel 229.9p · updated 4 days ago
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195.9punleaded▼ 4p this week219.9pdiesel
Medway West Service Area
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ · Super unleaded 215.9p · Premium diesel 239.9p · updated 3 days ago
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195.9punleaded▼ 4p this week219.9pdiesel
Medway East Service Area
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ · Super unleaded 215.9p · Premium diesel 239.9p · updated 3 days ago
Every station, cheapest first, the same price going to the nearer one. Temporarily closed stations are listed last. Tap a name for its map.
Sold prices
- Detached£595k10 sales
- Semi-detached£320k7 sales
- Terraced£301k5 sales
- Sandringham, Lambsfrith Grove Detached house · Mon 3 Aug £600,000
- 20 Plumtree Grove, Hempstead Semi-detached house · Tue 28 Jul £422,000
- 19 Prinys Drive, Gillingham Semi-detached house · Fri 24 Jul £400,000
- 34 Greenbank Close, Hempstead Terraced house · Thu 23 Jul £337,000
- 42 Barncroft Drive, Hempstead Detached house · Thu 23 Jul £385,000
- 89 Fairview Avenue, Rainham Detached house · Wed 22 Jul £595,000
- 200 Wigmore Road, Gillingham Detached house · Fri 10 Jul £595,000
- 1 Tamarind Close, Hempstead Semi-detached house · Fri 10 Jul £312,000
- 9 Almond Grove, Hempstead Semi-detached house · Fri 26 Jun £320,000
- 52 Pine Grove, Hempstead Detached house · Fri 26 Jun £490,000
- 1 Wigmore Glade, Gillingham Detached house · Wed 24 Jun £485,000
- 51 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham Terraced house · Tue 23 Jun £278,000
- 9 Drewery Drive, Gillingham Semi-detached house · Wed 10 Jun £310,000
- 19 Kenyon Walk, Gillingham Terraced house · Fri 5 Jun £314,000
- 257 Wigmore Road, Gillingham Detached house · Tue 2 Jun £610,000
- 535 Maidstone Road, Gillingham Detached house · Fri 22 May £690,000
- 105 Bredhurst Road, Wigmore Detached house · Wed 20 May £455,000
- 101 Pine Grove, Hempstead Terraced house · Wed 20 May £301,000
- 8 Plumtree Grove, Hempstead Semi-detached house · Fri 15 May £310,000
- 267 Wigmore Road, Gillingham Detached house · Fri 8 May £860,000
- 7 Prinys Drive, Gillingham Semi-detached house · Fri 8 May £405,000
- 136 Birch Grove, Hempstead Terraced house · Fri 1 May £250,000
Sales appear a month or two after they complete. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Planning
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Approved: Rear extension at 8 Blowers Wood Grove Hempstead Gillingham Medway
Construction of a part first floor/ part two storey extension to side/rear; garage conversion to habitable room; single storey porch to front.
8 Blowers Wood Grove Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3RD
Earlier this month 2
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Approved: Rear extension at 98 Wigmore Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.5m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 4m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.5m
98 Wigmore Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway ME8 0TA -
Approved: Rear extension at 616A Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway
Construction of a part single part two storey rear extension and installation of an additional window to the side elevation
616A Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0JY
Roads
No roadworks on or booked in the next month.
Food & drink
No new hygiene scores or food places in the last month.
Waiting for their first inspection 2
Usually new, or under new owners.
- Menkind 64 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Drive, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3PD
- Caterlink @ Hempstead Hempstead Junior School, Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3HJ
What’s on
No licensed events or applications nearby.
Businesses
Shops 39
- ArgosDepartment store · 0.2 miles
- Phones 4uMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- Cathedral AntiquesAntique store · 130m
- British Heart FoundationSecond hand store · 0.2 miles
- Specsavers Opticians And Audiologists - Hempstead ValleyShopping · 0.3 miles
- ThreeMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- Claire'sChildrens clothing store · 0.3 miles
- Warren JamesJewelry store · 0.3 miles
- M D Awnings & BlindsBuilding supply store · 0.3 miles
- SavacentreShopping mall · 0.3 miles
- ClintonsGift shop · 0.3 miles
- WHSmithBookstore · 0.3 miles
- H. SamuelJewelry store · 0.3 miles
- The WorksArts crafts and hobby store · 0.3 miles
- Card FactoryGift shop · 0.3 miles
- Ernest JonesJewelry store · 0.3 miles
- Orange Retail ShopsMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- Adams ChildrenswearChildrens clothing store · 0.3 miles
- Yours ClothingClothing store · 0.3 miles
- EEMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- The Phone StandMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- J B FloristsFlorist · 0.3 miles
- Carphone WarehouseMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- Vision ExpressEyewear store · 0.3 miles
- Blue Inc ClothingMens clothing store · 0.3 miles
- New LookWomens clothing store · 0.3 miles
- Hempstead Valley Shopping CentreShopping mall · 0.3 miles
- Tk MaxxDiscount store · 0.3 miles
- PoundlandDiscount store · 0.3 miles 4
- Leightons OpticiansEyewear store · 0.3 miles
- Roman OriginalsWomens clothing store · 0.3 miles
- Marks & SpencerDepartment store · 0.3 miles 5
- Pandora Hempstead ValleyJewelry store · 0.3 miles
- German Doner Kebab (GDK)Shopping · 0.3 miles
- O2Mobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- Orange, Unit N9, the Orange ShopMobile phone store · 0.3 miles
- M&S - Hempstead ValleyClothing store · 0.4 miles
- T C Wedding CarsBridal shop · 0.4 miles
- Smile Windscreens Ltd.Home goods store · 0.5 miles
Other services 22
- Hays Travel Hempstead ValleyTravel service · 0.3 miles
- Lloyd Lundie Building ContractorsProfessional service · 0.1 miles
- 1kit Com Website ToolkitWeb designer · 0.1 miles
- Malcom LimitedIt service and computer repair · 0.2 miles
- Judge Garage DoorsGarage door service · 0.2 miles
- DJ Mista Mojo - DJ Hire for WeddingDj service · 0.2 miles
- TimpsonShoe repair · 0.3 miles
- Max Spielmann - ID Photo BoothPassport and visa service · 0.3 miles
- TUI Holiday StoreTravel service · 0.3 miles
- SkyTelecommunications service · 0.3 miles
- VodafoneTelecommunications service · 0.3 miles
- Thomas Cook Travel StoreTravel agent · 0.3 miles
- Western UnionMoney transfer service · 0.3 miles
- DHL Express Service Point (TGJones Hempstead Valley (formerly WHSmith)Courier and delivery service · 0.3 miles
- Graeme & CoProfessional service · 0.4 miles
- Fairview Avenue Drop & Collect Post OfficeShipping center · 0.4 miles
- Southern Salt SuppliesProfessional service · 0.4 miles
- Greensted Property DevelopmentProfessional service · 0.4 miles
- P C IIt service and computer repair · 0.4 miles
- Prelim ConsultingProfessional service · 0.4 miles
- Busy BeesHome service · 0.5 miles 5
- Xploited MediaInformation technology company · 0.5 miles
Eat and drink 17
- The Hungry FoxPub · 0.2 miles 5
- SubwaySandwich shop · 0.3 miles 5
- M&S CaféCafe · 0.3 miles
- Jamaica BlueCafe · 0.3 miles 5
- Sushi GourmetTakeaway · 0.3 miles 5
- Costa CoffeeRestaurant or café · 0.3 miles 5
- KFCFast food restaurant · 0.3 miles
- McDonald'sCaterer · 0.3 miles 5
- Nando's Hempstead ValleyPortuguese restaurant · 0.3 miles 5
- Bella ItaliaRestaurant · 0.3 miles 5
- Frankie & Benny'sItalian restaurant · 0.3 miles 5
- Costa CoffeeCoffee shop · 0.3 miles 5
- McDonald'sFast food restaurant · 0.4 miles
- Wigmore Pizza & GrillBar and grill restaurant · 0.4 miles 5
- Fairview ChineseChinese restaurant · 0.4 miles 5
- Burger KingBurger restaurant · 0.4 miles 4
- Treats on a TricycleIce cream shop · 0.4 miles 5
Hair and beauty 12
- SupercutsHair salon · 120m
- Nail Spa & Beauty GillinghamNail salon · 0.3 miles
- SupercutsHair salon · 0.3 miles
- The Body ShopCosmetics and fragrance store · 0.3 miles
- Slk Nails & Beauty - HempsteadNail salon · 0.3 miles
- Bodyglow tanning studioTanning salon · 0.3 miles
- Get NailedBeauty salon · 0.3 miles
- The Perfume ShopCosmetics and fragrance store · 0.3 miles
- Wigmore Dental PracticeCosmetic dentistry · 0.3 miles
- The Hair LoungeBeauty salon · 0.4 miles
- Nutter CutterHair salon · 0.4 miles
- Designer Touch Semi Permanent MakeupBeauty salon · 0.4 miles
Food shops 11
- Sainsbury'sGrocery store · 0.2 miles 5
- Bakers and BaristasBakery · 0.3 miles 5
- Holland & BarrettHealth food store · 0.3 miles 5
- GREGGSBakery · 0.3 miles 4
- M&S FoodhallGrocery store · 0.3 miles
- BobatimeFood shop · 0.3 miles 5
- Sainsbury's Petrol StationSupermarket · 0.3 miles 5
- MenkindFood shop · 0.3 miles
- T G JonesFood shop · 0.3 miles
- Home BargainsSupermarket · 0.3 miles 5
- Cottage BakeryBakery · 0.4 miles 5
Learning and childcare 10
- Hempstead Junior SchoolSchool · 0.4 miles
- Wigmore LibraryLibrary · 0.4 miles
- Hedgehogs Preschool and Forest SchoolPreschool · 0.4 miles
- KumonTutoring service · 0.4 miles
- Hempstead LibraryLibrary · 0.5 miles
- Fairview fledglingsDay care preschool · 0.2 miles
- Luigi's Professional Driving TuitionDriving school · 0.2 miles
- Baby Sensory MedwayDay care preschool · 0.3 miles
- Hempstead Infant SchoolElementary school · 0.5 miles
- Hempstead Day NurseryEducation · 0.5 miles
Trades and home 8
- MD AppliancesAppliance repair service · 0.2 miles
- Findlay Designs Curtains & BlindsContractor · 0.2 miles
- RosebysFurniture store · 0.3 miles
- JMC Electrical ServicesElectrician · 0.3 miles
- D & G SullivanCleaning service · 0.3 miles
- Haytech ServicesElectrician · 0.4 miles
- 1st Alert Rapid RepairsAppliance store · 0.4 miles
- Kent GlazingNursery and gardening store · 0.5 miles
Health 7
- SuperdrugPharmacy · 0.3 miles 5
- BootsPharmacy · 0.3 miles 5
- Hempstead Therapy CentrePhysical therapy · 0.2 miles
- LloydsPharmacyPharmacy · 0.3 miles
- Amanda Norris-Woods RSHom, BA, RGNComplementary and alternative medicine · 0.3 miles
- Take CareHome health care · 0.3 miles
- Hempstead HomeOutpatient care facility · 0.5 miles
Money and legal 6
Fitness and sport 4
Cars and bikes 4
Community and faith 4
Property 3
Arts and nights out 3
Pets 2
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Schools
Every school near here 1
- Hempstead Junior School School remains Good (2024)
State schools and nurseries, with their latest Ofsted result. Tap a school for its full report on the Ofsted website.
GPs, dentists & care
GPs, dentists and care near here 5
- Fetal Medicine UK at Hempstead Therapy Centre Good (2022)
- Wigmore Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2018
- Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road Good (2017)
- 579 Maidstone Road Good (2018)
- Admiralty Care Home Good (2025)
Services registered with the Care Quality Commission, with their latest rating. Home-care agencies show their street only. Tap one for its CQC page.
Charities
Charities based near here 13
- The Mobile Belfries Trust Provision of mobile belfries, to promote awareness of the historically and culturally important English art and science of change-ringing…
- Hope For Pakistan Working to alleviate poverty and suffering by providing medical, humanitarian and financial assistance to the needy.
- Long Lane Wood Camp Site Charity Natural woodland used for outdoor pursuits by leader-led youth groups.
- 8th Gillingham (Wigmore) Scout Group The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential, as individuals, as…
- Friends Of Hempstead Junior School Activities run by The Friends of Hempstead Junior school include Disco's, quiz nights, bingo nights, Fayres and raffles.
- Gillingham Lions Club Charitable Trust Fund Helping the local needy and severly disabled
- Asodu Health Education Foundation To relieve sickness among individuals in the rural area of Asodu, India, especially those living in financial hardship through:- The…
- 22nd Gillingham Scout Group Progressive training for young people throughout the Scout Association programme Age groups 6-15 yrs , Boys and Girls
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of South Gillingham CHURCH OF ENGLAND
- Hempstead Village Hall Management Committee The Hall provides space and facilities for community services and activities.
- 20th Gillingham (Hempstead) Air Scout Group Scout group
- Friends Of Hempstead Infant School The Friends of Hempstead Infant School is an open community of parent volunteers working alongside the school, teachers and other…
- The Knight'S Family International Charity Foundation The Knight's Family International Charity will be helping to meet the social needs of people to allow them to participate more fully in…
From the Charity Commission register. We show the street only, never trustees’ names.
Crime
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