Chestfield
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.344, 1.06 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 13 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Chestfield is an electoral ward on the outskirts of the cathedral city of Canterbury in Kent, lying close to the North Kent coast and the seaside town of Whitstable. The ward blends stretches of chalk downland and suburban housing, giving a semi‑rural feel while remaining well connected by the Chestfield & Swalecliffe railway station and nearby roads, which makes it popular with commuters.
Locally it retains a village atmosphere with community groups, local shops and a mix of families and retirees; leisure is marked by the long‑standing Chestfield Golf Club and easy access to coastal activities in Whitstable. Historically rooted in the agricultural and manorial patterns typical of Kent, the ward today is largely residential with small businesses and active neighbourhood organisations maintaining local life.
Postcode districts covering Chestfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 20.7 miles
- Maidstone 23.9 miles
- Gillingham 20.8 miles
- Chatham 22.8 miles
- Folkestone 18.3 miles
- Ashford 16.1 miles
- Margate 13 miles
- Canterbury 4.8 miles
- Sittingbourne 13.9 miles
- Dover 17.9 miles
- Ramsgate 15 miles
- Canvey Island 24.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chestfield Parish 0.4 miles
- Whitstable Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Swalecliffe Ward 1.4 miles
- Gorrell Ward 1.4 miles
- Tankerton Ward 1.4 miles
- West Bay Ward 2.3 miles
- Greenhill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Blean Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hackington Parish 2.8 miles
- Blean Forest Ward 2.9 miles
- Seasalter Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Chestfield
CT5 3DZ, CT5 1NZ, CT5 3QE, CT6 7PB, CT5 1NS, CT5 1PB, CT5 3PS, CT5 3EQ, CT5 3HX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22.2 miles
- London City Airport 44.7 miles
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Whitstable Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Chestfield Ad
- The Marine 3 1.6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 4.7 miles
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 2 miles
- Duke of Cumberland 4 1.9 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel in Canterbury 3 4.4 miles
- The Millers Arms Inn 4.4 miles
- Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 4 4.6 miles
- Whitstable 3 1.7 miles
- Premier Inn Whitstable 3 1.7 miles
- Thanington hotel 4 5 miles
Schools in Chestfield
- The FAR Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 1.9 miles
- University of Kent University 3.2 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 4.7 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 4.7 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 4.8 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5 miles
- Canterbury College College 5 miles
- Central Beach Beach 7.2 miles
- Broome Park Estate 12 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 12.6 miles