Kent

County in England

Coordinates:	51.19, 0.74
OS grid ref:	TQ 91 46

Kent sits on the southeastern tip of England, projecting into the English Channel and bounded by London, Surrey and East Sussex. The county is shaped by the chalk ridge of the North Downs and the low-lying clay of the Weald, with the iconic White Cliffs of Dover facing continental Europe near Dover.

Nicknamed the "Garden of England", Kent has long been known for its orchards, hop gardens and increasingly its vineyards, alongside a rich historic tapestry from Roman remains to medieval cathedrals. Landmarks such as Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle sit alongside picturesque seaside towns and rural villages, giving the county a strong cultural and tourist appeal.

The economy mixes agriculture with ports and modern services: the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone and ferry links at Dover make Kent an international gateway, while many people commute into London. Higher education in Canterbury, creative and tech activity in the Medway towns, and a steady flow of visitors keep the county socially diverse and economically varied.

Local Authority Districts within Kent

Kent postcode districts

BR8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12, CT13, CT14, CT15, CT16, CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, DA1, DA2, DA3, DA4, DA9, DA10, DA11, DA12, DA13, ME6, ME9, ME10, ME11, ME12, ME13, ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18, ME19, ME20, TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN8, TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12, TN13, TN14, TN15, TN17, TN18, TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26, TN27, TN28, TN29, TN30

Most populated places in Kent

Places in Kent

Ashford Built-up area
Broadstairs Built-up area
Broadstairs and St. Peters Parish
Canterbury Built-up area
Dartford Built-up area
Deal Built-up area
Dover Built-up area
Edenbridge Built-up area
Faversham Built-up area
Folkestone Built-up area
Gravesend Built-up area
Hawkinge Built-up area
Herne Bay Built-up area
Hythe Built-up area
Longfield and New Barn Parish
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley Built-up area
Maidstone Built-up area
Margate Built-up area
New Romney Built-up area
Otford Parish
Paddock Wood Built-up area
Ramsgate Built-up area
Royal Tunbridge Wells Built-up area
Sevenoaks Built-up area
Sheerness Built-up area
Sittingbourne Built-up area
Snodland Built-up area
Sturry Built-up area
Swanley Built-up area
Swanscombe Built-up area
Tonbridge Built-up area
Whitstable Built-up area