Godinton is a suburban area to the west of Ashford in Kent, England, largely residential with a mix of private and council housing, local shops and green spaces. Its proximity to major routes and Ashford International station makes it a convenient base for commuters heading to central London or across Kent, while staying close to the services and retail offer of the town centre.
The most striking local landmark is Godinton House and its well‑tended gardens, which give the area a strong historic and community focus and host occasional events. Socially the neighbourhood feels settled and family‑oriented, with active community groups, schools and a steady pattern of modest redevelopment and improvement reflecting Ashford’s wider economic growth.
Postcode districts covering Godinton
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Maidstone 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Gillingham 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Chatham 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Folkestone 14 miles22.6 km
- Ashford 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Canterbury 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Sittingbourne 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Dover 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Tonbridge 24.9 miles40 km
- Herne Bay 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Deal 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Repton Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Victoria Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Singleton East Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Singleton West Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Beaver Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Furley Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Bockhanger Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashford Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Great Chart Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Great Chart with Singleton Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Washford Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stanhope Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
Example postcodes in Godinton
TN23 3JT, TN23 3LE, TN23 3LD, TN23 3JH, TN23 3LZ, TN23 3QF, TN23 3RR, TN23 3DQ, TN23 3QT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 29.6 miles47.6 km
- London City Airport 42 miles67.6 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wye Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Godinton Ad
- Boys Hall 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Flying Horse 3.1 miles5 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Godinton
- Godinton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Canterbury College College 13.3 miles21.3 km
- IFS School of Finance College 13.3 miles21.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.4 miles21.6 km
- University of Kent University 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 13.6 miles21.9 km