Stanhope is a small, traditionally rural parish within the borough of Ashford in Kent, England, set among the patchwork of fields and hedgerows that characterise this part of the county. The area retains a strong agricultural feel with scattered farmsteads, lanes and a handful of older houses and farm buildings; its landscape sits on the margins of the wooded High Weald and the rolling chalk of the surrounding countryside, giving pleasant local walking and wildlife interest.
Historically the parish grew up around farming and local manorial ties, and today its economy still leans on agriculture alongside some small businesses and rural tourism, while many residents commute to Ashford and beyond - including London by rail - for work. Socially it is a close-knit community with village events, conservation-minded residents and the usual mix of long-standing families and newcomers seeking a quieter country lifestyle within easy reach of town amenities.
Postcode districts covering Stanhope
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 21.6 miles
- Maidstone 17.5 miles
- Gillingham 20.5 miles
- Chatham 21.2 miles
- Folkestone 13.4 miles
- Ashford 1.2 miles
- Canterbury 14.4 miles
- Sittingbourne 16.1 miles
- Dover 19.3 miles
- Herne Bay 20.2 miles
- Deal 23.8 miles
- Whitstable 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Roman Ward 0.3 miles
- Washford Ward 0.3 miles
- Beaver Ward 0.5 miles
- Norman Ward 0.7 miles
- Singleton East Ward 0.8 miles
- Kingsnorth Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Singleton West Ward 1 mile
- Park Farm North Ward 1 mile
- Victoria Ward 1 mile
- Ashford Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Park Farm South Ward 1.3 miles
- Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Ward 1.3 miles
Example postcodes in Stanhope
TN23 5TJ, TN23 5EW, TN23 5SP, TN23 5TX, TN23 5SW, TN23 5TS, TN23 5TA, TN23 5RS, TN23 5SH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 31.2 miles
- London City Airport 43.1 miles
- Ashford International Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Ham Street Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Stanhope Ad
- Boys Hall 4 2 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 1.2 miles
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 1.9 miles
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 4.3 miles
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 7.3 miles
- The Flying Horse 4.4 miles
- The Woolpack Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- The Print House Inn 4 8.7 miles
Schools in Stanhope
- The John Wallis C of E Academy All ages
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 0.7 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 4.4 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 9.9 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 12.5 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 13.5 miles
- Camber Sands Beach 13.9 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 14.1 miles
- Broome Park Estate 14.1 miles
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 14.2 miles
- Canterbury College College 14.2 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 14.2 miles