Gorrell
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.343, 1.028 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 10 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Gorrell is an inner-urban ward in the city of Canterbury, in Kent, lying close to the city’s historic centre. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war council housing and more recent developments, and is served by local shops, schools and small green spaces; its population reflects families, older residents and students drawn by nearby universities and the city’s amenities.
The ward takes its name from a small local watercourse, the Gorrell Stream, and sits within the broader Stour valley landscape that shapes much of Canterbury’s character. There are pockets of historic streets alongside areas that have seen modest regeneration, and community groups and local clubs play an active role in neighbourhood life, supporting events, play spaces and small business activity.
Postcode districts covering Gorrell
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Maidstone 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Gillingham 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Chatham 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Folkestone 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Ashford 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Margate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Canterbury 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Sittingbourne 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Dover 18.6 miles30 km
- Ramsgate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Canvey Island 23.5 miles37.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitstable Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Tankerton Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Seasalter Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chestfield Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Yorkletts Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Swalecliffe Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Waterham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Blean Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Blean Forest Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hernhill Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- West Bay Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Gorrell
CT5 4FH, CT5 1LR, CT5 1JD, CT5 1QY, CT5 4NR, CT5 4NG, CT5 1LE, CT5 9DS, CT5 3AT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21.3 miles34.3 km
- London City Airport 43.4 miles69.8 km
- Whitstable Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
Hotels in Gorrell Ad
Schools in Gorrell
- St Alphege C of E Infant School Primary
- The Whitstable School Secondary
- Westmeads Community Infant School Primary
- Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior School Primary
- Whitstable Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 1.4 miles2.2 km
- University of Kent University 3.5 miles5.6 km
- IFS School of Finance College 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 5.2 miles8.3 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Canterbury College College 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Central Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Broome Park Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 13.9 miles22.4 km