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 miles38 km
- Folkestone 13 miles21 km
- Ashford 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Margate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Canterbury 0.6 miles1 km
- Sittingbourne 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Dover 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ramsgate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Herne Bay 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Deal 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Whitstable 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Broadstairs 15.2 miles24.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Canterbury Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Northgate Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Westgate Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Stephen's Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wincheap Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Fordwich Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Thanington Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bridge Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lower Hardres and Nackington Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sturry Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Lower Hardres and Street End Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Barton
CT1 3DH, CT1 3JG, CT1 1SL, CT1 1ZR, CT1 1RF, CT1 1AG, CT1 1GJ, CT1 1FG, CT1 3DT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 27.1 miles43.6 km
- London City Airport 47.9 miles77.1 km
- Canterbury East Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Canterbury West Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Schools in Barton
- The Worthgate School Independent - secondary
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Secondary
- Barton Court Grammar School Secondary
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Secondary
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Primary
Local points of interest
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 0.4 miles0.6 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Canterbury College College 0.6 miles1 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 0.7 miles1.2 km
- IFS School of Finance College 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 1 mile1.5 km
- University of Kent University 2.5 miles4 km
- Broome Park Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Central Beach Beach 11.9 miles19.1 km