The parish of Kingsnorth sits just outside the town of Ashford in Kent, occupying a mix of arable countryside and suburban fringe. Close to major road corridors such as the M20 and A2070, it has felt the influence of Ashford’s growth while retaining hedged lanes, farms and the occasional orchard.
Historically agricultural, the community still centres on a small parish church, a village hall and local clubs, but many residents commute to Ashford or onwards to London via high‑speed rail and connections to the Channel Tunnel. The area appeals to walkers and families who appreciate easy access to Kentish countryside alongside the shops and services of the nearby town.
Postcode districts covering Kingsnorth
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 21.3 miles
- Maidstone 18.3 miles
- Gillingham 21.4 miles
- Chatham 22 miles
- Folkestone 12.8 miles
- Ashford 1.6 miles
- Canterbury 14.7 miles
- Sittingbourne 16.9 miles
- Dover 18.9 miles
- Herne Bay 20.6 miles
- Deal 23.6 miles
- Whitstable 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kingsnorth Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Park Farm North Ward 0.4 miles
- Park Farm South Ward 0.4 miles
- Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Ward 0.4 miles
- Roman Ward 0.7 miles
- Stanhope Parish 0.9 miles
- Norman Ward 1 mile
- Washford Ward 1.1 miles
- Finberry Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Beaver Ward 1.3 miles
- South Willesborough & Newtown Parish 1.5 miles
- Aylesford & East Stour Ward 1.6 miles
Example postcodes in Kingsnorth
TN23 5YA, TN23 3EA, TN25 7BS, TN23 3NL, TN25 7FX, TN23 3GL, TN26 1NF, TN25 7BJ, TN23 3HE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 32.1 miles
- London City Airport 43.9 miles
- Ashford International Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Ham Street Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Kingsnorth Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 1.8 miles
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles
- The Woolpack Inn Warehorne 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Ashford Central 3 1.6 miles
- The Five Bells Inn Brabourne 6.1 miles
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Ashford 3 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford Central 3 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford North 3 5.2 miles
- New Flying Horse 5.5 miles
Schools in Kingsnorth
- Furley Park Primary Academy Primary
- Kingsnorth C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 1.4 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 5 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 9.2 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 12 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 13 miles
- Camber Sands Beach 13.3 miles
- Dungeness National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.5 miles
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 13.6 miles
- Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles
- Broome Park Estate 13.9 miles
- University Centre Folkestone University 14.1 miles