Victoria is a central ward of Ashford in Kent, covering a mix of town-centre streets and neighbouring residential areas. The neighbourhood reflects layers of development from Victorian terraces to post‑war and more recent housing, with local high streets, small shops and community facilities giving it a lively, mixed-use character.
Its location close to major transport links, notably Ashford International, shapes the local economy and commuting patterns, while the ward retains a strong community feel with schools, social clubs and pockets of green space. The ward’s name and street pattern hint at 19th-century expansion, and recent regeneration and housing projects continue to influence its social and economic makeup.
Postcode districts covering Victoria
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 22.7 miles
- Maidstone 17.3 miles
- Gillingham 20 miles
- Chatham 20.8 miles
- Folkestone 13.2 miles
- Ashford 0.5 miles
- Canterbury 13.4 miles
- Sittingbourne 15.3 miles
- Dover 18.9 miles
- Herne Bay 19.2 miles
- Deal 23.2 miles
- Whitstable 16 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashford Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Beaver Ward 0.6 miles
- Furley Ward 0.7 miles
- Norman Ward 0.8 miles
- Godinton Ward 0.9 miles
- Repton Ward 1 mile
- Singleton East Ward 1 mile
- Stanhope Parish 1 mile
- Washford Ward 1.1 miles
- Singleton West Ward 1.2 miles
- Roman Ward 1.4 miles
- Aylesford & East Stour Ward 1.4 miles
Example postcodes in Victoria
TN23 1FA, TN23 1DR, TN23 1AH, TN23 4GY, TN23 3HT, TN23 4XD, TN23 1LF, TN23 9EX, TN23 1NJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 30.4 miles
- London City Airport 42.9 miles
- Ashford International Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Wye Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Victoria Ad
- Boys Hall 4 1.7 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 0.3 miles
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 0.9 miles
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 3.7 miles
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 7.5 miles
- The Flying Horse 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Ashford Central 4 1.2 miles
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Victoria
- Ashford School Independent - all ages
- Ashford, St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- Victoria Road Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 0.3 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 3.4 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 9.9 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13.1 miles
- Canterbury College College 13.2 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 13.3 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 13.3 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.4 miles
- Broome Park Estate 13.4 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 13.5 miles