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 miles39.5 km
- Maidstone 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Gillingham 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Chatham 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Folkestone 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ashford 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Canterbury 11.8 miles19 km
- Sittingbourne 13.7 miles22 km
- Dover 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Herne Bay 17.4 miles28 km
- Deal 22.4 miles36 km
- Whitstable 14.1 miles22.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Bockhanger Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Kennington Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Eastwell Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bybrook Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Repton Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Furley Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Godinton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Westwell Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Victoria Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Ashford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Downs West Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Goat Lees
TN24 9LQ, TN24 9PB, TN25 4QR, TN24 9PT, TN25 4QW, TN24 9LD, TN24 9PE, TN25 4BF, TN25 4AG … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.6 miles46.1 km
- London City Airport 42.2 miles67.9 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Wye Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Goat Lees Ad
- Boys Hall 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 2 miles3.1 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Flying Horse 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
- The White Horse 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Goat Lees
- Goat Lees Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eastwell Park Estate 1.4 miles2.2 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Canterbury College College 11.6 miles18.7 km
- IFS School of Finance College 11.6 miles18.7 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 11.8 miles18.9 km
- University of Kent University 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 12 miles19.2 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 12.5 miles20.1 km