Goat Lees is a residential suburb on the outskirts of Ashford in Kent, England, developed largely on former farmland in the late 20th century. The area is primarily family-oriented, with a mix of private and council housing, small shopping parades, green spaces and local schools; its proximity to the M20 and Ashford International railway station makes it popular with commuters into London and nearby employment centres.
Locally there’s a steady community focus - clubs, sports pitches and occasional neighbourhood events - and residents benefit from easy access to the surrounding Kent countryside and cycle routes. The name and layout reflect the suburb’s agricultural past, while its relatively affordable housing and convenience to the town centre influence the social and economic mix today.
Postcode districts covering Goat Lees
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 24.5 miles
- Maidstone 16.9 miles
- Gillingham 18.9 miles
- Chatham 19.7 miles
- Folkestone 13.5 miles
- Ashford 2.1 miles
- Canterbury 11.8 miles
- Sittingbourne 13.7 miles
- Dover 18.6 miles
- Herne Bay 17.4 miles
- Deal 22.4 miles
- Whitstable 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bockhanger Ward 0.6 miles
- Kennington Parish 0.8 miles
- Eastwell Parish 0.9 miles
- Bybrook Ward 0.9 miles
- Repton Ward 1.3 miles
- Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm Ward 1.4 miles
- Furley Ward 1.5 miles
- Godinton Ward 1.7 miles
- Westwell Parish 1.8 miles
- Victoria Ward 2 miles
- Ashford Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Downs West Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Goat Lees
TN24 9PH, TN24 9LF, TN25 4AZ, TN24 9PA, TN24 9NB, TN24 9PU, TN24 9NA, TN24 9RL, TN24 9RR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.6 miles
- London City Airport 42.2 miles
- Ashford International Railway Station 2 miles
- Wye Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Goat Lees Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 1.9 miles
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 1.1 miles
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Premier Inn Ashford 3 0.8 miles
- Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa 4 1.3 miles
- The Flying Horse Inn 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford North 3 2.9 miles
- New Flying Horse 2.9 miles
- The Five Bells Inn Brabourne 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford Central 3 1.1 miles
Schools in Goat Lees
- Goat Lees Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eastwell Park Estate 1.4 miles
- South Kent College - Ashford College 2.3 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 10.5 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 11.4 miles
- Canterbury College College 11.6 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 11.6 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 11.8 miles
- University of Kent University 11.8 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 11.9 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 12 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 12.5 miles