Singleton East is a largely residential ward on the eastern side of Ashford in Kent, England. It covers part of the Singleton estate, a mix of post‑war council housing and later private developments, with small parks and green corridors that break up the suburb; the ward is within easy reach of the town centre and transport links such as Ashford International, making commuting to London straightforward for many residents.
The neighbourhood has a quiet, community‑focused feel with primary schools, local shops and community centres, and has seen periodic regeneration and investment typical of suburban Ashford. Economically many people work locally in retail or nearby business parks or commute to larger centres, while social life tends to centre on grassroots groups and neighbourhood activities rather than major cultural institutions.
Postcode districts covering Singleton East
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 21.9 miles
- Maidstone 16.7 miles
- Gillingham 19.7 miles
- Chatham 20.3 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 24.8 miles
- Folkestone 14.1 miles
- Ashford 1.5 miles
- Canterbury 14.4 miles
- Sittingbourne 15.3 miles
- Dover 19.8 miles
- Tonbridge 24.7 miles
- Herne Bay 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Singleton West Ward 0.2 miles
- Washford Ward 0.6 miles
- Beaver Ward 0.6 miles
- Great Chart Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Stanhope Parish 0.8 miles
- Great Chart with Singleton Parish 0.9 miles
- Roman Ward 1 mile
- Victoria Ward 1 mile
- Godinton Ward 1 mile
- Norman Ward 1.3 miles
- Repton Ward 1.4 miles
- Ashford Built-up area 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Singleton East
TN23 5WH, TN23 4YY, TN23 5WA, TN23 4UX, TN23 5WL, TN23 5WR, TN23 5XW, TN23 5WN, TN23 4XS … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 30.5 miles
- London City Airport 42.3 miles
- Ashford International Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Pluckley Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels near Singleton East Ad
- Boys Hall 4 2.5 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 1.3 miles
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 1.6 miles
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Plough Inn 4 7.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 3.5 miles
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 7.8 miles
- The Flying Horse 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford Central 4 2.1 miles
Schools in Singleton East
- Great Chart Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 0.9 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 4 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 10.6 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 13.2 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 14 miles
- Canterbury College College 14.1 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 14.2 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 14.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 14.3 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 14.3 miles
- Broome Park Estate 14.4 miles