Lower Hardres and Street End
Built-up area in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.238, 1.078 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TR 14 53 |
| Population: | 269 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Lower Hardres and the tiny hamlet of Street End lie a few miles south‑west of Canterbury in Kent, England, tucked into the rolling chalk of the North Downs. The landscape is a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and lanes with the odd traditional oast or listed cottage, so despite being close to the city the area feels distinctly rural and quietly scenic.
The settlement has medieval roots - its name recalls the Hardres family who once held land here - and the scattered farmsteads and parish buildings reflect a long continuity of village life. Today it’s a small, close‑knit community where many residents commute into Canterbury or work in local agriculture and small businesses, and walkers and history enthusiasts value the easy access to country footpaths and the city’s cultural amenities.
Postcode districts covering Lower Hardres and Street End
Most populated places nearby
- Maidstone 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Gillingham 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Folkestone 11 miles17.8 km
- Ashford 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Margate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Canterbury 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sittingbourne 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Dover 12 miles19.3 km
- Ramsgate 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Herne Bay 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Deal 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Whitstable 8.1 miles13 km
Neighbouring places
- Lower Hardres and Nackington Parish 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Chartham & Stone Street Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wincheap Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Thanington Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Bridge Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Upper Hardres Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Petham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Barton Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bishopsbourne Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bossingham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Lower Hardres and Street End
CT4 5NX, CT4 7AH, CT4 5NS, CT4 7AL, CT4 5NY, CT4 7AQ, CT4 5NZ, CT4 7AJ, CT4 5NU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.3 miles45.6 km
- London City Airport 47.8 miles77 km
- Canterbury East Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Chartham Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Lower Hardres and Street End Ad
- Number 8 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Thanington Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Pig at Bridge Place - Kent 2 miles3.2 km
- The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2 miles3.1 km
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
Local points of interest
- Canterbury College College 2.5 miles4 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles4.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.7 miles4.3 km
- IFS School of Finance College 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2.9 miles4.6 km
- University of Kent University 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Broome Park Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles16.4 km