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 miles38.6 km
- Gillingham 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Folkestone 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Ashford 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Margate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Canterbury 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sittingbourne 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Dover 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Ramsgate 13 miles20.9 km
- Herne Bay 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Deal 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Whitstable 4.6 miles7.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Sturry Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Hackington Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Westbere Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Fordwich Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Northgate Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- St. Stephen's Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Hersden Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Blean Forest Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Barton Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Westgate Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Broad Oak
CT2 0QA, CT2 0LE, CT2 0PY, CT2 0QX, CT2 0QG, CT2 0QR, CT2 0LN, CT2 0PZ, CT2 0HF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.5 miles41.1 km
- London City Airport 47.5 miles76.5 km
- Sturry Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Canterbury West Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Broad Oak Ad
- Number 8 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Evenhill 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Duke of Cumberland 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Thanington Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Marine 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
Local points of interest
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2.2 miles3.6 km
- University of Kent University 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.3 miles3.8 km
- IFS School of Finance College 2.4 miles3.9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.5 miles4 km
- Canterbury College College 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Broome Park Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Central Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 10.7 miles17.3 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 10.8 miles17.4 km