Kennington is a civil parish and suburb on the north‑western edge of Ashford in Kent, England. Originally a small agricultural settlement, it now sits close to the M20 and the town centre and enjoys good road and rail connections via Ashford International, which has helped make it a popular spot for commuters while keeping a semi‑rural feel.
The area still has a recognisable village core with a parish church, local shops and pubs, alongside a mix of older cottages, post‑war housing and more recent developments. The local economy is a blend of small businesses, light industry and commuters, and community life is kept lively by schools, village halls and active local groups, with remnants of its historic and rural past visible in nearby farmland and a handful of listed buildings.
Postcode districts covering Kennington
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Maidstone 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Gillingham 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Chatham 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Folkestone 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ashford 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Canterbury 11.8 miles19 km
- Sittingbourne 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Dover 18 miles29 km
- Herne Bay 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Deal 22 miles35.4 km
- Whitstable 14.4 miles23.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bybrook Ward 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Bockhanger Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Goat Lees Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Furley Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Repton Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Eastwell Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ashford Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Victoria Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Willesborough Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Godinton Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aylesford & East Stour Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Kennington
TN24 9DD, TN24 9DR, TN24 9LH, TN24 9SA, TN24 9NJ, TN24 9DU, TN24 9HQ, TN24 9JT, TN24 9TB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 29.4 miles47.3 km
- London City Airport 42.9 miles69.1 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Wye Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
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Schools in Kennington
- Downs View Infant School Primary
- Kennington C of E Academy Primary
- Phoenix Community Primary School Primary
- Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary
Local points of interest
- Eastwell Park Estate 1.9 miles3.1 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 2 miles3.2 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.9 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 11.5 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
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 11.9 miles19.2 km
- University of Kent University 12 miles19.3 km