Barton
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.271, 1.101 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 16 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Barton is a ward on the northern edge of Canterbury in Kent, England. It is primarily residential, with a mix of post‑war council housing and private homes alongside pockets of more recent development; local life centres on a small parade of shops, a primary school and green spaces that provide quick access to the nearby North Downs.
The area grew as part of Canterbury’s 20th‑century expansion and sits close to the city’s Roman and medieval heritage, so residents commonly commute into the city for work in the centre, education and healthcare. Community groups are active and occasional regeneration projects have focused on improving housing, public spaces and local facilities, giving the ward a settled, neighbourhood feel.
Postcode districts covering Barton
Most populated places nearby
- Gillingham 23.6 miles
- Folkestone 13 miles
- Ashford 13.3 miles
- Margate 13.1 miles
- Canterbury 0.6 miles
- Sittingbourne 16.6 miles
- Dover 12.8 miles
- Ramsgate 14.1 miles
- Herne Bay 6.8 miles
- Deal 12.9 miles
- Whitstable 6.3 miles
- Broadstairs 15.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Canterbury Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Northgate Ward 1.2 miles
- Westgate Ward 1.5 miles
- St. Stephen's Ward 1.5 miles
- Wincheap Ward 1.7 miles
- Fordwich Parish 1.9 miles
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish 2.1 miles
- Thanington Parish 2.2 miles
- Bridge Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Lower Hardres and Nackington Parish 2.3 miles
- Sturry Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Lower Hardres and Street End Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Barton
CT1 3EQ, CT1 1YG, CT1 1SN, CT1 1PX, CT1 1AR, CT1 3JS, CT1 1AH, CT1 1NW, CT1 1XU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 27.1 miles
- London City Airport 47.9 miles
- Canterbury East Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Canterbury West Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels in Barton Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3
- The Falstaff Hotel in Canterbury 3
- Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 4
- The Millers Arms Inn
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3
- Pilgrims Hotel 3
- Canterbury Hotel 3
- Cathedral Gate 3
- ABode Canterbury 4
- Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre 3
Schools in Barton
- Barton Court Grammar School Secondary
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Secondary
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Secondary
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Primary
- The Worthgate School Independent - secondary
Local points of interest
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 0.4 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 0.5 miles
- Canterbury College College 0.6 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 0.7 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 0.9 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 1 mile
- University of Kent University 2.5 miles
- Broome Park Estate 6.7 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 7.1 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 10.9 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 11.9 miles
- Central Beach Beach 11.9 miles