Foley Park
Human settlement in England
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Foley Park is a suburb of Northern Maidstone. Its closest village is Penenden Heath and is very close to the A249 and has easy access to the M20 motorway.
Population367
Post townMaidstone
| Foley Park | |
|---|---|
Location within Kent | |
| Population | 367 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Maidstone |
| Postcode district | Medway |
| Dialling code | 01622 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
The area dates back to 1856 when the land was bought by a rich lord who named it Foley Park after its parkland appearance. The land was bought back by the council.
Its population grew from 14 in 1935, to 357 in 2007.[needs update]