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 miles36.5 km
- Maidstone 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Gillingham 20 miles32.2 km
- Chatham 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Folkestone 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Ashford 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Canterbury 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Sittingbourne 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Dover 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Herne Bay 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Deal 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Whitstable 16 miles25.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashford Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Beaver Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Furley Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Norman Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Godinton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Repton Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Singleton East Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Stanhope Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Washford Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Singleton West Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Roman Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Aylesford & East Stour Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
Example postcodes in Victoria
TN23 9NG, TN24 8TE, TN23 9DW, TN23 4XJ, TN24 8TF, TN23 7RS, TN23 9TH, TN23 1JS, TN24 8SG … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- London City Airport 42.9 miles69 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Wye Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Victoria Ad
- Boys Hall 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 3.7 miles6 km
- The Flying Horse 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 9 miles14.5 km
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 miles0.5 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13.1 miles21 km
- Canterbury College College 13.2 miles21.3 km
- IFS School of Finance College 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Broome Park Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 13.5 miles21.8 km