Northgate
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.289, 1.092 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 15 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Northgate is an electoral ward in the north of Canterbury, Kent, its name recalling the medieval north gate in the old city walls. The ward lies close to the compact city centre and Canterbury Cathedral, and features a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing with easy access to green corridors such as the banks of the River Stour and the nearby ancient woodland of the Blean Woods.
Locally it blends residential streets with small shops, pubs and community facilities, and its population includes families, long‑standing residents and students drawn to the nearby universities such as the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. Good bus and rail links make commuting to the city and London straightforward, while active neighbourhood groups help sustain independent businesses and local events that reflect the area’s historic character.
Postcode districts covering Northgate
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.4 miles
- Maidstone 24.8 miles
- Gillingham 22.9 miles
- Chatham 24.7 miles
- Folkestone 14.3 miles
- Ashford 13.8 miles
- Margate 12.8 miles
- Canterbury 0.8 miles
- Sittingbourne 15.9 miles
- Dover 13.9 miles
- Ramsgate 14.1 miles
- Herne Bay 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Stephen's Ward 0.4 miles
- Canterbury Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Westgate Ward 1.2 miles
- Barton Ward 1.2 miles
- Hackington Parish 1.3 miles
- Broad Oak Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Fordwich Parish 1.6 miles
- Blean Forest Ward 1.7 miles
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Rough Common Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Sturry Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wincheap Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Northgate
CT1 9JL, CT1 1EN, CT1 9QL, CT1 1AE, CT1 9FY, CT1 1BP, CT1 1HU, CT1 1BF, CT1 1DN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 26 miles
- London City Airport 47.2 miles
- Canterbury West Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Canterbury East Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Northgate Ad
- Number 8 1 mile
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 0.9 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 1 mile
- The Victoria Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 0.9 miles
- Thanington Hotel 4 1.5 miles
- Castle House Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- The Evenhill 4 3 miles
Schools in Northgate
- Parkside Community Foundation Primary School Primary
- St Johns C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 0.7 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 0.8 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 0.9 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 0.9 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 1 mile
- Canterbury College College 1 mile
- University of Kent University 1.5 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 5.9 miles
- Broome Park Estate 8 miles
- Central Beach Beach 10.8 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 11.2 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 12 miles