Broad Oak
Built-up area in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.308, 1.112 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 16 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Broad Oak in Canterbury, Kent, England is a small suburban/hamlet-style district where the city gives way to the surrounding countryside. It is characterised by a mix of residential streets and remaining farmed land, with hedgerows, lanes and the occasional orchard reflecting the area's agricultural past.
Historically part of Kent's rural economy - think orchards and hop growing - the area today combines a village feel with a commuter population who work in Canterbury or travel further afield to London. Its proximity to the medieval heart of Canterbury and landmarks such as Canterbury Cathedral means residents enjoy easy access to city amenities while local community groups, pubs and small businesses help retain a distinctly local social character.
Postcode districts covering Broad Oak
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24 miles
- Gillingham 23.4 miles
- Folkestone 15.5 miles
- Ashford 15.4 miles
- Margate 11.5 miles
- Canterbury 2.4 miles
- Sittingbourne 16.4 miles
- Dover 14.5 miles
- Ramsgate 13 miles
- Herne Bay 4.2 miles
- Deal 13.5 miles
- Whitstable 4.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sturry Built-up area 1 mile
- Hackington Parish 1.2 miles
- Westbere Parish 1.3 miles
- Fordwich Parish 1.3 miles
- Northgate Ward 1.6 miles
- St. Stephen's Ward 1.7 miles
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Hersden Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Blean Forest Ward 2.2 miles
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Barton Ward 2.6 miles
- Westgate Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Broad Oak
CT2 0QJ, CT2 0QB, CT2 0QX, CT2 0PZ, CT2 0RA, CT2 0QD, CT2 0FD, CT2 0QP, CT2 0PY … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.5 miles
- London City Airport 47.5 miles
- Sturry Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Canterbury West Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Broad Oak Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 2.5 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel in Canterbury 3 2.4 miles
- The Millers Arms Inn 2.2 miles
- Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 4 2.4 miles
- Thanington hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Pilgrims Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Cathedral Gate 3 2.4 miles
- The Victoria Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Canterbury Hotel 3 2.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2.2 miles
- University of Kent University 2.3 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.3 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 2.4 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.5 miles
- Canterbury College College 2.6 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 5.3 miles
- Broome Park Estate 9 miles
- Central Beach Beach 10.5 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 10.7 miles
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 10.8 miles