Welcome to High Halstow
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High Halstow is a village and civil parish on the Hoo Peninsula in the unitary authority of Medway in South East England. It was, until 1998, administratively part of Kent and is still ceremonially associated via the Lieutenancies Act. The parish had a population of 1,781 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 1,807 at the 2011 census.Originally known as Hagelstowe (in Textus Roffensis), Hagelsto or Agelstow, it was named from an Old English word denoting a high, holy place. The area has been occupied by Romans, Saxons and Normans. The village lies on the junction of the ancient roads from Hoo and Cliffe to the Isle of Grain, now a crossroads to the north of the A228 road. One of the highest points on the Hoo peninsula, at 30 to 50 metres above sea level, the modern village consolidates into a single community the four hamlets of Clinch Street, Fenn Street, Sharnal Street and High Halstow Street.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,905 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,020 (2021) |
Density |
106 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.1 |
Ward |
Peninsula |
District |
Medway |
Postcodes |
ME3 |
ONS ID |
E04001135 |
Council
Contact details for High Halstow Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in High Halstow Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within High Halstow Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for High Halstow Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in High Halstow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for High Halstow Parish.
Local News
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Nightingales scupper plans to build two new housing projects: Permission is refused for 21 homes in Kent count
Published: 6th Mar 2024
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