Park Farm South is a largely residential ward on the outskirts of Ashford in Kent, developed from former farmland as the town expanded in the late 20th century. It is characterised by a mix of private and council housing, local shopping parades and pockets of green space and play areas that give it a suburban, family-oriented feel.
The area functions as a commuter-friendly suburb with straightforward road links to the M20 and rail connections via Ashford International, while community halls, youth services and active residents’ groups give it a visible local identity. Economically it is driven by retail and services for residents rather than industry, and ongoing regeneration and social projects periodically feature in local discussion as the ward adapts to changing needs.
Postcode districts covering Park Farm South
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Maidstone 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Gillingham 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Chatham 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Folkestone 12.4 miles20 km
- Ashford 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Canterbury 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Sittingbourne 17.2 miles27.8 km
- Dover 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Herne Bay 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Deal 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Whitstable 17.6 miles28.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Park Farm North Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Kingsnorth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Finberry Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Roman Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Norman Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Stanhope Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- South Willesborough & Newtown Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Aylesford & East Stour Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Washford Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Beaver Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ashford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Park Farm South
TN23 3QH, TN23 3PA, TN23 3RB, TN23 3GL, TN23 3QJ, TN23 3AG, TN23 3EX, TN23 3NP, TN23 3QD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 32.4 miles52.1 km
- London City Airport 44.3 miles71.3 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ham Street Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Park Farm South Ad
- Boys Hall 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
- The Flying Horse 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Woolpack Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Print House Inn 4 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Park Farm South
- Furley Park Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Camber Sands Beach 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Dungeness National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Broome Park Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles22 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 13.7 miles22 km